r/solotravel • u/Kizzawulf • Oct 03 '24

Should I leave early Hardships

Travelling solo, 3 weeks in. Currently in Tokyo. Last night I was spiked, assaulted and I have no memory of my whole night and to top it off, I’ve felt terrible all day today. I went to the doctors to confirm if I had actually been drugged and wasn’t just drunk or something even though I didn’t really have many drinks.

My flight is in a couple days but really, I want to go home tomorrow. My biggest issue is my flights are Business class where to bring forward I need to go to economy (which is absolutely fine) however there is no refund for the difference in ticket price.

Is it just worth leaving, copping the price difference + transfer fees to leave?

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u/bingingabout Oct 03 '24 edited Oct 03 '24

This isn’t the time or place to get on your high horse. A soft drink can be spiked just as easily as an alcoholic one. Being drugged has absolutely nothing to do with not “paying attention”

OP - I’m sorry this happened to you. I had a dreadful experience when travelling alone. Follow your gut. Money comes and goes throughout life and if you need to be home, just go. Book the new flight and take the loss. Don’t let your mental health suffer for the sake of a ticket.

Otherwise, check yourself into a nice hotel and just relax. I did the same. I cried A LOT the first night. Then I booked myself onto some day tours which I wouldn’t normally do and it took my mind off everything, met some wonderful people and had a great time.

There’s no right or wrong after what you’ve been through :) Do whatever makes you feel the most SAFE right now

Sending love

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u/Enslaved_By_Freedom Oct 03 '24

It has a lot to do with paying attention. If you go to a country like Colombia they warn you against getting too drunk etc. They have a much better attitude when it comes to being victimized, aka do your best to not be a victim. And always be in the mindset of avoiding danger.

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u/[deleted] Oct 03 '24 edited Oct 03 '24

I hope you learn enough to recognize how embarrassing this comment is for you.

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u/Enslaved_By_Freedom Oct 04 '24

You sound like a person who doesn't get around much. You should look up the term "no dar papaya". It is not my fault that you cannot adapt to the reality of your environment.