I’ve never done it and it probably is the thing I want to do most in 2024. To me it’s so inspiring and amazing to see people going by themselves on a trip, I mean, two years ago me would have never guessed that I’d want to do this so bad, yet here we are. Going on a trip alone?? Why? Oh baby, for so many reasons. If you’re reading this you’re probably either my mom, someone that follows my blog weekly, or you searched for Should I go on a solo trip? and Google showed you my blog. Whatever the reason, the answer is: yes, yes you should. I’ll let you know why.
We’ve been so conditioned to think going alone on a trip means you don’t have friends or that it is boring when in fact it is the most challenging thing someone can do. Especially if that’s what you think when you read solo trip.
10 reasons to book that solo trip
- Because it’s scary
Anyone ever told you ‘’what you’re scared most of usually is what you need most’’? Well I’m telling you now. Most of the time our fears keep us from doing what we really want, but they’re also unbiased most of the time. We think, we imagine, we bring a judgment, we’re humans, but in the end we discover and we learn. Going through something that scares you is brave as fuck and you can rarely regret it because you pushed yourself out of your comfort zone and that’s fucking amazing.
- It’s a trip
Solo or group trip, whatever it is in the end it’s a trip, why wouldn’t you go on it?
- Make it your personal challenge
You’ll feel so accomplished at the end of the trip, I’ve read that so many people have challenged themselves to be alone somewhere else and it made them a different person or it just made them become better. Challenges are good, they make you step out of your comfort zone, let you feel the uncomfortable which is usually when you grow most.
- You learn so much about yourself
Being on a solo trip you’ll meet people but you’ll also spend a lot of time alone which will make you connect with yourself. You’ll also have to take care of you, you’ll then learn how you deal with situations, how reversible you are, what you like and what you don’t like, etc. It’s you and you only baby, enjoy it and let yourself get to know who you are a bit more. This is important especially if you’ve been feeling like you lost sight of who you are lately.
Enjoy your own company.
- You get to do whatever the fuck you want
No need to wait for someone to get ready, or to wait for someone to wake up or skip something you’d really like to do. You can just wake up at whatever time you want, eat wherever you want, do any kind of activity you’d really like to do, etc. You simply don’t have to make compromises with someone because you’re on your own. You do you and whatever else that makes you happy.
- You meet & you learn
You’ll meet so many people, and get to know so many things. Going somewhere alone will most probably include you talking to people living there or other travelers, whoever it is, you’re meeting.
I read many many stories about travel friends, some stay for years some don’t, but what’s important is that you made memories with different people than the ones you see most of the time. You stepped out and saw the world.
- You’ll be able to say ‘’Yes I went on a solo trip back in X year’’
Sounds fucking badass to me.
- You live once
Thought I was going to leave this one out?? I most certainly am not.
Don’t you want to make memories without having to be WITH someone else? Don’t you want to discover what this can be? You should take the opportunity to just go out of your way and do something you’ll never fucking forget. Come on.
- Inner peace
Traveling alone can be stressful. However, it can also bring you inner peace and some perspective in your life. Everything happens for a reason uh? Going on a that trip is happening for a reason too and letting yourself breathe a different kind of air can make you feel more at ease and let the thoughts flow in and out easily. The first few days may be harder but you’ll adjust to it.
- Book it and stop overthinking
If you’re thinking about it this much it may be a sign that you really should take it. Also, why would you not? Security is important, make sure it’s your priority in your trip. Money? It’ll come back, you don’t need to spend thousands of dollars to have a nice & safe trip. Children? Leave them with grandma or a friend of trust (I understand that it can be more complicated than that but I’m sure there’s a solution). Feeling shy? Not a good enough reason.
In the end, whatever you do is your decision, but going a solo trip can be a one-time life experience and I don’t think you truly want to miss out on this opportunity. I am really impressed by people who do this and it makes me want to try it real bad. Be the inspiration you get inspired by. Inspire yourself, make yourself proud and happy. Especially happy. Also, you’re not going for two years, a solo trip can be 4 days in another state, it doesn’t have to be this huge thing, however big it is the effect mostly is the same. Anyways, I hope you’ll book it and take multiple pictures when the time comes.
MWAH.
