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Inspiring Zuki, salut..
hehe amazing juki…. ๐
Did she ever tell her family? And what was their reaction?
I’m truly pleased I discovered this web page. Maybe you’d like to place a banner on my blogroll? How can I contact you on private?
@Nancy,
I certainly agree. Her dedication is unbelievable.
I don’t think I have the nerve to do even half the things she did. What a spirit!!!
Fantastic! I can’t imagine myself travelling and eating bread alone. No thank you. That’s why we save money for holiday and treat ourselves for a lovely holiday.
Scandinavian people are definitely very friendly.
Your post reminds me of a friend who backpacks in many parts of Southeast Asia. She is in Europe now.
I admire Zuky for the courage to travel alone to another country .And her trust to others made the trip memorable and fun.
Congratulations to Zuky on her solo backpacking trip. This is something I would have tried in my younger days, or now if I could get over being the shy type. Thanks for this post. I actually wrote down names and links you mentioned. Maybe one day I will have the courage to travel solo. Love your post!
hitchhiking is fun! have tried it. in the phils. nga lang
I want to do this but I can’t. I faint easily so it wouldn’t be good. I also have a heart problem. Kainggit.
Zuky is right in her observation that people are not bad at all. It is people’s misconceptions that come from their mind and behavior, create fear and apprehensions of traveling alone to places.
I admire the courage and the adveture-attitude of Zuky to go to places solo without intimidation. Though she experienced an usual and unexpected actuations of people around her, but yet she was able to overcome it by staying sober and relax. In fact, somebody came for rescue.
I’ve been a solo traveler since I was in college.
woman empowerment! Brava!
planning go on a trip alone, too! yung tipong Lonely Planet?
love your guts in pursuing what you want to do… just be extra careful when hitchhiking. Yahweh bless.
I admire her courage to go on such a Solo trip. I don’t think I will have the guts to do that. Haha! But she’s an inspiration.
wow! You’re the woman! I just want to congratulate you in advance and thanks for the inspiration.
great adventures you have ! i’m inspired reading this! happy anniversary ! ๐
I’ve been to 2 trips alone in my life, 1 week to Phuket and another one in boracay.. And I like the feeling of enjoying a new place and meeting new people it’s like starting afresh… ๐
Inspiring story, go aleah!i am stalking dis blog;)
galing nya ha! very courageous hihihi! clap clap clap! But I can’t do what she did. ๐
My Gash!
She’s fearless… I hope I could scrump up enough courage like hers.
Its a great adventure!
I tried travelling alone once in Zamboanga. The place is really new to me and kinda “buwis buhay” since it was the time when ramdom bombings are happening at the place. Hehe. Zuky is such an inspiration to me na. But I have now my travel buddy para masmasaya ang trip. http://www.tripapips.com
@ Chino: Yeah, I definitely agree!
@ Doc Wends: She inspired me to do my own backpacking trip to Europe. I’m starting my epic journey next month, February, and it’s going to be for 70 days!
Wow! Ang cool nya!
Super love this story Aleah. makes me wanna go to Europe and perhaps, do hitchhiking for the serious thought of it. I got friends there who can easily be of help and that day will soon come that I will be on my solo backpacking trip to Europe too.
As for you, take care on your blissful journey throughout Europe. I wish you all the best!
wow fearless nga. Pero nakakainspire , I rarely travel alone but sometimes when you are alone on the road you feel the sense of freedom.
@ Reiza: Thanks, yes she’s indeed inspiring ๐
@ Michi: Solo travel can be scary, yes, but it can also be very liberating!
this is so inspiring but i don’t think i can do this. i’m so scared to travel alone even here in the ph.
This is awe-inspiring. Makes me want to conquer the world too—hitchhiking solo. ๐ One of my favorite posts. Thanks for sharing Zuky’s story, Aleah.
@ Where To Find Hotels: Yeah, I agree. She inspired me so much to plan my own hitchhiking trip across Europe too!
Mas matapang pa ang babaeng ito kaysa mga lalaki ๐
She must be a very courageous and positive person…..galing naman nya, she met lots of friends pa along the way!
@ bertN: That’s why a lot of my readers love Zuky’s courage. She defies such thinking that women cannot travel / hitchhike solo. Yes, the dangers are there, but I agree with her that we shouldn’t be stopped from doing it just because there’s a certain risk. ๐
@ Ysay: Backpacking in Europe is also in my bucket list. We can do it, girl. If Zuky can, why can’t we? ๐
nice one ๐ I wonder when will i be able to have tour at europe!! ๐
Backpacking and solitary traveling is a must try! ๐ Godbless on your second anniversary ๐
OK to travel solo but depending on strangers for transportation is pushing ones luck too far, especially if you are a young female. I did some short distance hitchhikings when I was new in the US of A and all my experiences were positive but I would not recommend it to a member of the opposite sex – they are just too vulnerable.
@ Marlene: Yeah, those Dutch guys are really tall. Zuky must have felt so small beside them! Thanks for dropping by, and do come back for the October story.
You dont look short on first photo and you do on the 2nd one! Those guys where TALL!
@ Abdu Al Mukti: Yeah, Zuky is really gutsy!
I’m extremely interested in zuky said that If you want to hitchhike, just go ahead and do it. She is a simple girl who has a giant expectation to around the world. No Guts No Glory..
@ MJ: I agree; she inspired me to plan my own backpacking adventure too!
@ Yodz: Yup, I will have stories like this monthly. There are so many inspiring solo women travelers out there!
While reading, I actually crave for more solo backpacking stories – which I’m sure will come soon. I’ll be back.
Truly inspirational! hope I can do that too…
Happy anniversary too & More power!
I’m having goosebumps while reading this post. Zuky’s courage and bravery is indeed inspiring! I’m glad she met amazing people on the road.
@ Red: I’d go hitchhike in Oz if and when I can!
@ Happy Sole: Me too!
@ Gay: Thanks, love your gravatar pic! hehe
Happy anniversary Aleah! Kudos to Zuky! So cute that photos with Dutch guys.
galing! sana ako rin!
Wow! What an amazing adventure! Don’t know that I’d try it downunder here in OZ though!!
@ Koen: Thanks ๐
@ Hazel: Her story is indeed inspiring, esp since she comes from a developing country like ours. Yep, I love Belgium too! ๐
Nice read, Aleah. That was a great adventure story. So brave of Zuky to have gone so far ALONE and with very little money! Almost kinda crazy really, so I’m glad it ended rather well. And that Belgian she met was so kind! Makes me proud (I come from Belgium!) hehe.
Great article! And happy second anniversary of this great blog…
@ Ace: That’s in the plans. As to when secret muna ๐
@ dreidel18: There’s always a first time for everything. When you find out how enjoyable it is to travel solo, I’m sure you’ll do more!
@ Stef: Thanks, Stef. I’m so happy I’ve met Zuky. She inspired me so much ๐
This is such an inspiring story! I can’t imagine myself being this brave. Macau pa lang I was hysterical when my husband and I didn’t know how to get back to Taipan. XD Thanks for doing this series Aleah and happy 2nd anniversary to your blog!
Empowering! While I’m not going as big as Zuky, I will be going solo too in SG for the first time =)
Great article Aleah! Ikaw, kelan mo balak mag hitch-hike accross Europe?