Traveling with closed-minded/high-maintenance people is unappreciated. I haven't taken a solo trip yet, but I'm planning one. I don't mind walking around a city for a whole day and just taking all the sights in. A lot of friends and family are quite the opposite. Their idea of a vacation is staying at a resort, but I'd rather acquire some new experiences. The world is so big, and you're wasting your time if you go to Tokyo to eat McDonalds or Africa to eat pancakes. Enjoy the local culture and do what you want to do.