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Traveling solo is one of the hottest trends this year. But what is so appealing about going off on your own?
It can be for a wide variety of reasons, but the one common denominator for solo travelers is that we really love to see the world through our own lens.
Sure, having company is great. But then you have to align your schedules with common interests and budgets to keep up.
Over the years, solo travelers have realized that it’s not always necessary to have a companion, and now it’s a huge trend that shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.
Are here 6 Reasons Solo Travel Has Become So Popular:
Just wanderlust
Who hasn’t sat daydreaming about a boring job or class, wishing for a dream vacation? There’s a reason Southwest I want to escape fares are so popular, after all. Because we all relate!
We all want to escape. Think about who you know who seems to have the best life on paper. Nice house, nice cars and probably a good holiday.
Even those who are ultimately successful are also stung by the travel bug. Not all of us have that luxury, but we do the best we can.
Sometimes going solo is the only way to turn our vacation dreams into reality. But the desire to experience something new is in all of us.
Who needs friends anyway?
Let’s face it, being an adult is hard! You grow up thinking you’ll keep the same friends your whole life, but that’s not always the case.
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Sometimes we make new friends, but maybe they are too busy or just don’t like to travel as much as you do.
If you have in mind to travel and no one to accompany you, that does not mean that you should not go. It just means it’s a different dynamic, and what you experience is completely up to you.
Your phone can be your friend
Without a companion, it’s still easy to keep busy on the go. Whether it’s eating tacos in Mexico, drinking wine in France, or just trying something new, you know he’s posting it on ‘gram or Tiktok!
Having a travel companion is simply not necessary in today’s modern world. You can stay connected with your friends at home and make them jealous of how much fun you are having without them.
A new appreciation of solitude
A study of the Journal of Social Behavior Theory I found that people want more alone time. What some may not understand is that loneliness and loneliness are 2 different things.
Are there lonely moments during a solo trip? Of course. Not every moment can be enough to keep us entertained 24/7.
However, there are many benefits to taking time for yourself. The study found that some of the biggest benefits include an increase in:
- Freedom
- Creativity
- Spirituality
Many solo travelers seeking solitude find themselves enjoying remote locations off the beaten path.
Getting away from the bustling streets of concrete jungles and taking the time to just feel your feet on the grass can do wonders for the mind.
Life does not give us reset buttonbut this may be as close as possible.
it’s ok for turn off electronics
If showing off what you’re eating and how beautiful the beach is at your resort isn’t your thing, it’s okay to put your phone away for a while, too.
The digital detox is also one of the biggest travel trends this year. It’s no wonder why, as we can’t seem to take our eyes and thumbs off our phones.
With digital nomadism on the rise too, turning off your laptop to escape Zoom calls can be a huge bonus on a solo trip.
Can’t be told what to do
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s safe to say that many of us experienced much more loneliness than any of us anticipated.
Hopefully the good thing about the sudden shutdowns is that we realized we could handle being on our own. On the opposite end of the spectrum, you may very well get tired of being told what you can and can’t do.
The beauty of traveling alone is you don’t need anyone’s permissionsince you are not in anyone’s time but yours.
If your version of vacation is sleeping in until 1 pm, you can do that. If you are a backpacker who wants to wander the cobbled streets of South America, you can do it.
If you want to sit in a wine bar in Spain and receive endless tapas, no one will stop you except yourself!
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