Solo tour - alone on the way

Finally the time has come: You have the school or university degree in your pocket, and Before the seriousness of life you want to reward yourself with a dream trip. Nice thing, if only there was not the problem that no one comes along. Some go shopping for the money, others have other dream destinations. We have selected five trips for you where you are not alone and guaranteed to meet like-minded people.

Surfing in southern France

For sports

You want Sun, beach and a lot of exercise? How about one Surf course in Southern France Cote d'Argent? During the day you practice surfing or take trips to the neighborhood. There are tours to Bordeaux and Biarritz. In the evening you enjoy that Party life. For example, on a trip across the Spanish border to San Sebastian. Who likes it quiet, looks in the evening the romantic sunset on the beach on.

You should: At least 16 years old, do not be afraid of waves and have fun in group life.

Who? www.freistilreisen.de When? 10 days. Eg 26.6. to 5.7.2009, 4.9. to 13.9.2009 and many more dates How much? From 450 Euro (including arrival / departure, accommodation in the camp, meals, lessons and course material)

Party in Ibiza - where Dieter already tanned his head

For party people

Let's just let it out: Celebrate until you drop, flirting until the rind crumbles. If you like to party at the pool, you will be in good hands at Club Punta Arabi in Ibiza. There's party tunes, Ibiza sound, light house or chill-out music throughout the day. You can celebrate non-stop. The location became known among others also by Dieter Bohlens Casting for the fifth DSDS season or the Viva show "Date or Fake". If you want to tan and polish your body for the evening, you will find enough Outdoor sports, to do that. And if you need a break, you can retire to the Sky Lounge For a change, the stars adore and sip a cocktail.

You should: at least 18 years old and party party.

Who? www.clubpuntaarabi.com When? From May to the end of September How much? from 379 euros (half board)

Climbing on the rise: this way, steep forest sections can be reached

For Dedicated

Planting fir trees or renaturing streams: Anyone who enjoys working properly and doing something good for nature can live in the forests of Germany Cheap Escape his daily routine. Between Amrum and the Alps There are many nature reserves that can use your help with reforestation and other projects. For example in the Oberammergau. Here you can help the ranger with the fence removal or the Auerwildbiotop care and incidentally explore the largest intact bog in Germany. Lunch will be cooked over the fire in the forest and overnight at the forestry service. But you can not lie in the feathers for a long time. The bet starts at half past eight in the morning and lasts until half past four, including breaks. After that you have free.

You should: be at least 18 years old. You do not need specialist knowledge, normal fitness is sufficient.

Who? www.bergwaldprojekt.de When? From Sunday to Saturday. For example from the 14th to the 20th of June 2009 How much? Food and lodging are free. You only have to pay for arrival and departure.

For Italian fans

A better place to learn Italian, there is hardly. You are sitting together with other Italian fans from all over the world in a historic palazzo from the 16th century and konjugierst "fare vacanza" (holiday make). Instead of sitting in any hotel, you can also go to one proper Venetian host family in the center of Venice live. On a city tour you not only see the highlights, but also slowly start to gain some orientation between the canals and old walls. By the way, you can also book an Italian art course.

You should: be at least 18 years old.

Who? www.studiosus.de When? Sunday to Saturday. For example from the 24th to the 30th of May 2009 How much? From 510 euros for one week (including accommodation, 20 lessons of 55 minutes each, teaching material, reduced length of stay possible), Italian art course: 240 euros

Trekking and paddling through Sweden's Västmanland

For adventurers

Three to four days are possible with fully packed rucksacks along the Silverleden, a hiking trail through the sparsely populated landscape of Sweden. In the backpacks are not only tents and your luggage, but also food for the first three days. Cooked together over the campfire or on alcohol stoves: Texas Chilli in the Hordentopf, Bread baking and blueberry pancakes. You will definitely be full! After three days of trekking, the arms are used: You can glide by canoe through the extensive and branched lake district north of Hällefors. From the woods on the left and on the right you can even see out a moose. A jump into the cool water brings in summer temperatures the necessary refreshment.

You should: At least 15 years old, have team spirit and average fitness to handle the walking and canoeing routes of about 15 kilometers per day.

Who? www.rucksack-reisen.de When? Ten days. For example, from 17 to 26.07.09 How much? 459 Euro (including arrival and departure, equipment, meals, two tour guides)

Help, where can I find travel partners?

As a backpacker, it's easy to find fellow travelers along the way. There are so many travelers on this planet that you automatically meet other people with the same destination. Most of them are happy to meet new people and you can work together with them without any problems.

Another possibility is to search travel partners via >> Internet. Maybe you'll find someone in our >> Weltenbymler forum planning the same route at the same time. Just ask around.

Feel free to travel alone is a unique experience. If you are a bit outgoing, you will always meet other nice people. As a rule, travelers are happy to help each other. After all, you are less alone together!

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