Ideas!

[atkinsonr]

I need to get away. Lost my job and it's my last day today, finished with my boyfriend of five years yesterday. I just feel like I want to disappear for a few months. Has anyone got any ideas I could do/where i could go?

[ummmm]

Have you got money to go away with?

[atkinsonr]

Yeah got savings, just don't fancy going travelling on my own

[Naomicorlett]

Have you thought about some voluntary work ?? My niece has people from
http://www.wwoof.org.uk/ working on her land sometimes.
I don't know your age or inclinations but might provide a point to work from. Best wishes.

[atkinsonr]

Thanks, that's something to bear in mind. I just feel like I want to hibernate and hope everything goes away

[ummmm]

If you do decide to go travelling on your own you will meet many other people doing the same. If I had the bottle I'd head to Thailand. When I went there (not on my own) we met loads of lovely people travelling on their own.

Give it a bash...you can always come back.

[Scarlett]

Could you go and do a course somewhere new? Choose something you love and take a year out to do a diploma or masters, whatever level you may be at. That way you can throw yourself into something fun and enjoyable as well as meet new people!

[PipinHull]

Yes; travel, volunteer - combine the two even. I was in a similar situation about six years ago, no job and jilted by fiance. I went to South America and have never regretted it. I used the Lonely Planet's Thorn Tree forum to post a message asking for fellow travellers who were interested in going to the Rio Carnival. Try to see your situation as a positive one, you might make decisions/go places over the next few months that will shape the course of your life in a wonderful way. Countries like Peru and Bolivia are always happy to take on willing European volunteers, in animal sanctuaries, schools for disabled children etc...

[atkinsonr]

Thanks everyone, your's ideas are much appreciated. I'm in a better frame of mind at the moment, so just going to sit tight, see how things pan out and not make any rash decisions and weigh up my options!

[lil123]

Look at it as the perfect opportunity for a fresh start and a brand new beginning for you !!
3 years ago I fled domestic violence, lost my house, my job, everything I owned.
Looking back now, I am so grateful I was given the opportunity to re build my life as I have done.
You can do all the things you really wanted too now x
Good luck !!! xx

[saxy_jag]

Looking at Naomicorlett's answer, a work colleague is about to take a break somewhere similar (may even be the same place). He's single and has been on one of these breaks before. This time he's paying �50 for something like a week's break, full board, and he says the food is brilliant - all really good, home-cooked stuff, and plenty of it.

Plus, he says, it's good company and you get all sorts of helpful advice and tuition from the organisers.