Why Should You Travel Alone At Least Once A Year
Do you ever travel alone? Well, we all want to travel with friends and families and why not because it gives us immense happiness.
We make a special bond with them, and traveling with them gives a new dimension to the relation.
I am completely for it please don’t get me wrong. But we all are different individuals at the end of the day and we have different wants and desires, isn’t it?
Now let me give you an example, I and my boyfriend (he is a very good looking male) are very much in love and we complement each other.
But there are times he tells me to go somewhere, and I don’t want to but just to make him happy I go with him, and that’s completely fine because that’s what the relationship is all about.
But there are times when I want to go someplace and I know he doesn’t want to go like, I like to go to parties but he is more of a nature lover so even though he accompanies me I know deep down he doesn’t want to be there and I completely understand it.
I feel bad for him but at the same time, I want to go to parties. I think it happens to every couple and in every family. You want different things. So what is the answer?
The best answer is
Plan for solo travel once a year
Top 7 benefits when you travel alone
1. Travel alone and you are a free bird
Like in my case, I can party anytime, anywhere, similarly, you can do anything if you travel alone, like if you want to do bungee jumping, skydiving, skateboarding, fishing, photography, painting, yoga, shopping, anything( I like taking photos and yes “selfies”) you can do freely and as much as you want.
I always wanted to learn guitar and I was in Scotland. I took guitar lessons and I felt so happy because I was doing what I always wanted to learn but never got the time. It took me some time to get the basics but I can bet now I am not a bad guitarist for sure.
I met a girl from Poland and she was learning Spanish, she was also traveling alone.
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2. You can make new friends
You can talk to anybody, become friends ( I made few men and women friends) and travel with them to different places, exchange new ideas, understand their culture, their eating habits, their lifestyle, fashion, do fun stuff and many more things but if you are already with your family you cannot do everything.
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3. You will become self-reliant
This is very important. We are always dependent on somebody or the other whether financially or emotionally. We females always need a helping hand.
But understand one thing if you travel solo you have to make your own decisions whether it’s about which flight to take, where to go ( my favorites-Singapore, Canada, India, Australia, California, Paris, London…long bucket list) which hotel to stay or any other decision, initially, it will be a little difficult but trust me gradually you will start enjoying it.
You will become lot more confident and you can make plans as per your desire.
I went to Spain in winter and did everything on my own and it was a wonderful trip.
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We have good days and bad days in life but when you travel alone you will be able to understand yourself better, find your answers, understand your purpose in life.
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4. You will get personal space
Let’s be honest, we all need personal space and this is the time you will have all the time for only yourself. It’s so relaxing.
You can do meditation, yoga, jogging, swimming or just lay around and nobody will bother you. It’s wonderful for a change.
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5. You will be a better person
This is the time you can talk to yourself, understand what you want in the future, where you are going wrong, how to build better relationships with your near and dear ones.
Believe me, you will be a far better human being when you travel alone. Don’t even think for a moment, book your flight and you are ready to go.
6.More Travel Places
Earlier I had to travel according to the unanimous choice of my friends, as a group. So even if I wanted to go to a particular place and my friends did not want to go there, I had to listen to the group because the majority did not want to go there.
Now it is not the case. Even if no body want to go to that place I can just book my tickets and fly away.
7.Change Plans
When you are traveling alone and you have decided to go to a particular place and then at the last moment you want to skip that place, you can do it. Instead you can go to another place of your choice. Since you are independent and alone you can do it as per your will.
Tips To Travel Alone
1.Confidence is the key, you remember fake it till you make it and slowly it will come from within.
2.Don’t behave like a tourist
3.Be friendly with people but don’t trust anyone.
4.Stay in touch with your family or friends constantly over phone or messages.
5.When you are out to travel leave expensive items at the hotel.
6.Dress according to the place and occasion.
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Websites And Apps That Help In Solo Travel
Trip Whistle Global SOS -For any kind of emergency you can use this app. You can call local police, ambulance, or for any emergency.
GAFFL– Helps you find travel buddies and share expenses in your own destination.
ICE – For any medical condition use this app
Eat With– To enjoy food experience with locals I found this website very useful
Meal Sharing-If you want home-cooked meals this website offers good quality food.
Women Travel Alone– You will get help in traveling alone
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I prefer to book hotels through Agoda.com which is a part of world leader Booking Holdings because it gives loads of hotel options.
For Flights
Trip.com is my favorite when it comes to flight bookings as I always get the best deals.
For Travel Insurance
When we travel anything can happen to use anytime, maybe an accident or you fall ill or anything, if you have good travel insurance it will take care of all the troubles so I prefer one of the most trusted travel insurance which is Worlds Nomad
Tours
Get Your Guide and Viator both give a lot of options for the tours and activities including tickets.
So what is stopping you, when are you planning your trip alone? Let me know and trust me; you will always cherish the memories.
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Very nice
Thank you
wooow, looks amazing
Thank you Chintya
I don’t think I could travel alone without my boy and hubby, but can understand why people do. In a different life maybe. Great post!
Thanks Serena
Travelling alone is such a great opportunity for reflection and learning more about yourself, I hope to do this soon!
It will completely change you as a person (in a better way).
So important to take time for yourself, and solo travel is a perfect way to do that! Thanks for these tips 🙂
Thanks Bruce
I blog about my solo travels, so I am all for this! I love traveling by myself and I try to do it several times a year!
Traveling alone makes you independent.
Traveling alone sounds like it would be a great time for self reflection. It would be fun to be able to see everything that you wanted to see without other people complaining.
my extent of solo travel is to the grocery store without kids lol. But this is definitely something to think about!
Thanks katie
I’ve become so used to booking trips first before asking friends if they want to join ha! Travelling solo is really a unique experience
It really is a unique experience
I always travel alone because I can’t wait for my friends to decide when and where they want to travel. I make my own plans and I love the freedom I have by choosing my own itinerary and not worrying about others not liking it.
Liked your thought process Joanna
no doubt that travelling alone will give you confidence and self reliant. it kinds of pushes you to meet new people, mix and mingle and explore
Absolutely
I have never traveled alone – I feel like I would be terrified! haha
You will love it for sure Ashli!
I’m sure solo travel is quite therapeutic. I don’t know why I’ve never done it though. Maybe I am not adventurous enough. I dunno. Also, I hate small talk, so I doubt if I’d be comfortable meeting strangers.
But I get fascinated by stories from friends who have traveled on their own. Who knows, maybe one day.
Initially, it will be a little difficult to talk to strangers but gradually as you gain the confidence you will love talking to new people.
This is so inspiring! Everyone needs to refill their cup from time to time.
Thanks Cyndi
I don’t travel often… but I can relate to this post with simple trips to the grocery store without my husband, lol. I am free to browse longer, make spontaneous purchases, grab a coffee on my way home… silly simple little things that I wouldn’t bother do with him… but alone, I can do it without worrying about his opinion.
Thanks
This blog is soooo true 🙂 I try to travel alone alot.. It changes alot about yourself.
Thanks Farah
Hey,
It’s pretty good. I like the way you express things and there are many things which help me in exploring new things.
Thanks
Thanks Aashirvad
I usually love going on a solo trip all the time because I can make my own plans and I am my own boss of how I want to travel. Traveling with a loved one or friend is found, but a solo traveler is for me!
I totally agree. I travel solo very often and rarely stay alone long. Making friends around the world is so easy.
It’s so refreshing
If staying for a weekend staycation to hotels can count a solo travel then I’ve done it many times, but not overseas solo travel. And I agree in all your statements. It does makes us a better person.
Thank you