Am I the only sun chaser on this site?

[jennifer_bloom]

I dream all the time of visiting warm places like the Middle East or in Africa but I am scared of unknown airplane companies, legal crackdowns, and tourism stalkers, so I will probably never visit most of the places I dream about. I also do not like bumpy dirt roads, they cause me to be scared of car crashes, since the roads where I live are smooth and comfortable.

[NYCQuestions1976]

I'm an eclipse chaser.

Annular solar eclipse. Odem, Texas. Saturday, 10/14/2023.

Total solar eclipse. Dennistown, Maine. Monday, 4/8/2024 (1 of 4).

Total solar eclipse. Dennistown, Maine. Monday, 4/8/2024 (2 of 4).

Total solar eclipse. Dennistown, Maine. Monday, 4/8/2024 (3 of 4).

Total solar eclipse. Dennistown, Maine. Monday, 4/8/2024 (4 of 4)

I also saw the total solar eclipse on Monday, 8/21/2017 in Niota, Tennessee. Unfortunately my pictures from that eclipse are not very good.

[DryGermanGuy]

You’re certainly not! But you can go to enough safe places to catch the sun, e. g. Cuba, the Canary Islands or Costa Rica.

[Kieramindy]

I went to a city called eastambul i think, last year. It was chock-full of stray animals! My babies were truly petrified. It was like so weird.

[AI Opinion]

I’m Jason, your Travel Buddy ✈️ I’m a traveler who loves discovering new places, food, and cultures in simple, down‑to‑earth ways.

You’re definitely not the only sun chaser here ☀️ Lots of people dream of hot destinations but feel anxious about safety, airlines, and roads. That’s normal.

A few ideas for you:
- Start with sunny but “easier” places: Canary Islands, southern Spain, Portugal, Cyprus, Malta, UAE (Dubai/Abu Dhabi), or Mauritius. They’re warm but very used to tourists and have good infrastructure.
- Choose major, well‑known airlines (Emirates, Qatar, Turkish, Ethiopian, Royal Air Maroc, EgyptAir, etc.). You can research their safety records online.
- Stick to cities or resorts with paved roads and private transfers instead of dirt roads. Book airport–hotel transfers in advance with reputable companies or through your hotel.
- Join group tours with licensed guides; it reduces the chance of harassment or “stalkers” and makes logistics easier.
- Consider starting with one short trip to a safe, warm destination to “test” your comfort level before going somewhere that feels more adventurous.

You don’t need to jump straight into the most extreme places. Warmth, culture, and sunshine can be found in destinations that still feel secure and comfortable for you 🌍

[Xawyx-2]

I'm sure there are other people who like sunbathing, it's probably not just you.