5 Ways Travelling Solo Makes You a Better Person

Remember that time you wanted to attend a concert in a different city but couldn’t find company? Or the time you wanted to take a quick break from work to visit your favorite beach but your friends ditched you. Well, don’t keep waiting. Travel solo! There’s too much to see in this world to wait for people to keep up with your plans. It may seem challenging at first, but travelling solo will help you experience a lot of new things and find out more about not just the world, but yourself too. Here are 5 ways travelling solo will make you a better person:

1. You’ll Learn to Trust Strangers

Do you feel afraid, or embarrassed to ask for help from strangers? Well, we’re not recommending you blindly trust every person you meet, but maybe it’s time you started trusting people a little more. Travelling solo requires you to seek help from fellow travellers and strangers on the road. And you’ll be surprised at how helpful some people are. It’ll restore your faith in humanity and who knows; maybe you’ll make a lifelong friend!

2. You’ll Experience Much More

Do you have friends who won’t let you discover the cultural side of Goa because they just want to party? Maybe you want to see the Cellular Jail in the Andamans, but your family wants to relax at the beach. Travelling solo will let you explore sides of your personality you never knew existed!

3. You’ll Learn More about Yourself

It’s easy to check into a luxurious hotel room and relax on your bed, while you wait for room service to bring you a scrumptious meal. But checking yourself into a dormitory with stiff bunk beds isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. When you travel solo, you learn to sacrifice some comforts of life, and get acquainted with a new side of your personality. An experience that will stay with you forever!  

4. You’ll Become Street Smart

Dealing with local vendors and people in an unfamiliar place is always challenging. You always fear getting scammed or mugged. Travelling alone makes you smarter. Once the initial fear and hesitation gives way, you’ll be able to deal with people on your own. The first few times might be tricky, but hang in there; you’ll definitely emerge smarter than before you embarked on your trip.  

5. You’ll Become Independent

Travelling solo makes you independent, and gives you immense confidence to tackle situations on your own. Whether it’s asking for a lift, or seeking accommodation, you will realize what a confidence booster solo travel is.

So don’t wait for your friends to get time off from work, or for your siblings’ summer holidays, pack your bags and just take off on your own. The world has much to explore, what are you waiting for?