When you’re someone who loves to travel, you can quite quickly find yourself getting frustrated with the lack of enthusiasm for travelling from those in your life.
Many people allow this to hold them back from taking the trips they want, or they don’t travel nearly as much as they should because they wait around for friends, family, and even partners to find the time to travel.
Solo travel is something that has been gaining huge popularity in recent years, so there’s no need for you to hold back on your travel dreams just because the people around you don’t share your feelings of wanderlust.
Here are just a few reasons why solo travel is something you should definitely try at least once in your life:
It’s Safer Than You Think:
When you announce your plans to take off on a solo adventure, many people will be immediately concerned about your safety. They’ll try to put you off by telling you about all kinds of horror stories involving solo travellers – bonus points if you’re a woman, but you really don’t need to worry.
As long as you’re using common sense and keeping your wits about you, there’s really no bigger risk involved in solo travel than there is in anything else.
You’re Not Going To Be Lonely:
Whether it’s a pub crawl organised by the hostel you’re staying at or a private tour to the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns, solo travel does not mean lonely travel. In fact, it’s during travelling solo that some of the best and most interesting friendships are ever made. Not only do you have the opportunity to meet people from all over the world, but you’re meeting people who actually share your love of travel, too.
The Experience Will Change You For The Better:
The idea of travelling to another country completely on your own is definitely scary, but it’s typically on the fear of the unknown that makes you feel afraid. Once you arrive at your destination, start exploring new cultures and meeting amazing people, you’ll wonder why you didn’t do it earlier. It will help you grow as a person, become more self-aware, more independent, and will give you the courage to embark on even more incredible adventures.
You Have Complete Freedom:
When you go travelling with someone else, you can’t just do everything you want 100% of the time, but when you’re on your own, you don’t have to worry about pleasing anyone other than yourself. Sure you can go on tours and meet people, but you’re not obligated to spend time with anyone else when you don’t want to.
You can visit the places you want to visit, eat when and where you want, and basically just be in full control of your own schedule all the time.
So, there you see – if you want to go travelling, but don’t have anyone in your life who’s interested in going with you, or if solo travel simply appeals more to you, then there’s absolutely no reason why you can’t just do it.
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