I've an American and have been on two tours with Tucan - one to Central America and one to Eastern Europe. One alone, and one with my wife. Both have been amazing experiences and we are planning on going on our third tour with Tucan the summer of 2015 (South America). The tour guides have been more than great and the people that go on these tours are pretty good folks. You should make friends. We did, and had a great time with them. I suggest putting yourself out there and being social. You are not forced to, and if you want to be more solitary, you can be. You're never forced to do things with others. It just made our experience more fun! And just to let you know, before we went my wife wasn't too keen on doing a tour. She has now been converted. This is NOT luxury travel. If you're expecting that, you will be disappointed and should choose a different tour company. The hotels are decent, and you generally use public transportation. This adds to the experience, in my opinion. What I like best is the flexibility. You have plenty of time in each place, and you really can choose what you do. The hotels chosen are more chosen for location over luxury. You are always put in a good spot in the various countries. In addition, all the worries of making the necessary arrangements are taken care of. In short, Tucan is highly recommended by us and we will be traveling with them again!