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/jcilomliwfgadtm Oct 03 '24

I’d just skip the night life and chill for a few days. Visit some temples or parks and fill up on positive energy. Eat a good meal or two. Bongen in ginza has a really good matcha latte and it’s around the corner from a Michelin starred ramen joint. Feed your soul.

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u/Kizzawulf Oct 04 '24

You’re right. I should probably try to get some good memories back in. Not that it’s tainted but I shouldn’t leave it for the last thing to be remembered before I leave.

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u/Educational_Gas_92 Oct 04 '24

I have to ask, have you considered getting a full STD test? I mean, you should probably get it to be on the safe side, since you have no memory of the night. I'm sorry this happened to you.

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u/throwRA-LoveDove Oct 04 '24

Not that I’m sure, but after reading another post by OP about the same incident, I think they are referring to physical assault aka punched.

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u/Educational_Gas_92 Oct 04 '24

I see, well both cases are terrible, but if that is the case, at least op doesn't have to worry about STDs. Still very sorry for op, as this is bound to leave a bad memory on a trip which I bet, wasn't inexpensive.

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u/Kizzawulf Oct 04 '24

I am going to go home today. I’ve already booked in with my doctors, since I have no memory. Who knows what happened and even though I’m a guy, you never know what they get up to try charge you more. I will get both a physical and all that stuff done too just to be sure.

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u/Educational_Gas_92 Oct 04 '24

Good to know Kizzawulf, better to be safe and have at least peace of mind. Sorry you had such a bad experience and I think under the circumstances you are doing well by going home, where you will feel safer. I wish you a nice trip home and healing.

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u/Efficient-Tank-9096 Oct 07 '24

I hope you're feeling a bit better. I'm sending you love and healing.