Comments on: Surviving Christmas When You’re Travelling or Living Abroad Alone

By: Sharyn McCullum

Sharyn McCullum — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 02:07:45 +0000

In reply to Melinda. Oh yes, plenty of great Christmases! I hope you have had great Christmases too!

By: Sharyn McCullum

Sharyn McCullum — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 02:07:14 +0000

In reply to Sonia. I think so too. Without a bit of planning, you may miss out!

By: Sharyn McCullum

Sharyn McCullum — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 02:06:35 +0000

In reply to Debbi. When you've grown up with certain traditions, it is always good to continue them all while experiencing new traditions.

By: Sharyn McCullum

Sharyn McCullum — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 02:05:41 +0000

In reply to Agnes. Thank you for your kind comments. This was an easy post to write having experienced Christmas abroad a number of times.

By: Agnes

Agnes — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 22:05:13 +0000

Such a thoughtful and comforting guide. Spending Christmas abroad can feel surprisingly tough, even for seasoned travelers, and you explained that difference between being solo and feeling lonely so well. I really love how you turned your first difficult Christmas in London into a lesson for building better, more intentional holidays in the years that followed.
Your tips hit every angle—planning your own day, embracing local traditions, volunteering, joining an “orphans Christmas,” or even giving yourself permission to ignore the day entirely. It’s such a reassuring reminder that there’s no “right” way to spend the holidays abroad, only the way that makes you feel supported and cared for.
This post will help so many people heading into December on their own.

By: Debbi

Debbi — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 18:59:15 +0000

These are great ideas! I love the idea of keeping your traditions.

By: Sonia

Sonia — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 06:50:56 +0000

Making sure you plan the day is such a great tip. Whether you choose to spend the day alone, volunteering, or participating in a group tour, it’s best to be prepared.

By: Melinda

Melinda — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:51:22 +0000

In reply to Margaret McKneely. Sounds like you've had a lot of great Christmases! Thanks for sharing such good ideas.

By: Sharyn McCullum

Sharyn McCullum — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 21:34:58 +0000

In reply to Sonia. Volunteering is definitely a way to give back locally, and helps you not to be alone.

By: Sharyn McCullum

Sharyn McCullum — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 21:34:24 +0000

In reply to Terri. Keeping yourself busy on a walking tour and afternoon tea sounds like a great way to spend time in the UK away from family.