How does it feel to travel alone? Should I go on my 1st solo trip?

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The idea of traveling alone is in itself very exciting but most of the travelers don’t take this big step, as though it brings a lot of excitement but at the same time it is a great responsibility that needs a lot of care and preparation especially if you are traveling at that place for every first time.

One needs to prepare so that there is no hassle in an unknown land in the middle of our exploration.

But after all these efforts, traveling alone will definitely be one of the best experiences of your life. It will open you up to different and new possibilities and will also enhance your travel experience for sure.

This article is for all those who are longing to travel alone but at the same time have certain insecurities in their mind. We will take you on a ride to make you feel how it seems to travel alone?

And definitely after reading it, you will be convinced and would like to take all the efforts that is required to give you this relishing experience.

Here is all that it feels like to travel alone. Let me take you there.

Imagine yourself at your favorite destination alone in your best outfit, with your backpack and exploring all the places but at the same time having a unique experience by enjoying and experience something very alluring. Let me tell you, what it is?

  • You are all free.

When you travel alone you don’t have to go along adjusting according to all the members but here you can to do things just as you like them without thinking about anybody else.

You don’t have to agree with something just to fit in the itinerary that everyone approves.

Traveling alone is all about doing things on your own terms. As all won’t be energetic like you, when alone you don’t have to lower your excitement level according to somebody else, you are the writer of your own story.

  • Meeting and interacting with new people.

When you travel in groups you have to maintain a smooth conversation within the group and hence you may miss out on many more exciting people on the way. Travel alone gives you the chance to meet as well as interact with the unknowns and make them a known person in your life. It gives you the chance to interact with the locals or become a question bank to your driver while driving back to your hotel. As a solo traveler, you will have many personalized small connections that will help you know the place better.

  • Living to the fullest at the moment.

Imagine yourself walking alone on the streets of Paris, the street is not much crowded and hence you can pay attention to minute detail happening around. It will help you listen to the winds that rattle around your face or the birds that chirp cheerfully.  You will become more observant to the place and your surrounding and this experience definitely will be worth going for as you will enjoy it to the fullest.

  • As a traveller you will gain great confidence and satisfaction.

Travelling alone will make you scared at the first but as you start experiencing it, you will surely adore the decision taken. Once you start your journey and have come a little far you will realise that it will make you more confident as a traveller. And what can be better than this?

  • One will discover their true self.

When you are travelling alone all that you will spend time with is you and no one else. And hence this makes you meet your true self. The one that is lost among the hustle-bustle of your city or while fitting into the mould of other people. Here you don’t need to show up things to anybody and hence this will definitely explore your true self.

  • You will become a better version of your own self.

While you travel solo there will be many challenges that you will face on your way which will eventually make you better at it with time. You will learn to make decision faster and better. It will make you independent, it will make you be alone and like it and yet be connected with the place you are travelling to. You will be free from all the bondage in your mind.

  • Travel alone once in life should be in your To-do-list.

It is recommended for everyone to travel alone once in their lifetime. As it is an experience worth experiencing.  You will be more courageous and solo trip will give you the experience that will fill your mind and soul with peace and you will definitely find your solace.

After reading this article I am sure you will be planning out your solo trips and if you get stuck somewhere or need any solution to your query, you may contact us in the comment section below. We will be pleased to serve you and help in this great expedition of your own self.