Are You Thinking About Travelling Solo: 5 logical things about solo travel that no one has ever told you!

Hola! So these lines sound relatable to you, right? Then, indeed, you a passionate traveller just as we are. But with the insatiable urge of travelling to new destinations or re-exploring the ‘already been there’ places, the most common roadblock that travellers like you & us face is getting spouses, friends, kids, parents ready for travelling again! 🙁 Mind you we aren’t the only one saying this, Henry David Thoreau, once said, “The man who goes alone can start today, but he who travels with another must wait till that other is ready. ”  …and then the shelved idea of travelling solo bounces back, in the hope that this time around, the solo travelling idea will finally be materialised!

Well, so the big question here is, “Are you thinking about solo travelling?”

So here we give you 5 logical things to breathe in & breathe out about Solo travelling before you finally press that final button to book a flight or a hotel.

#1. Solo Trips aren’t Fairytales!

Harry met Sally only happened in the movie. Likewise, travelling solo isn’t a fairytale with all rosy stuff as most spoken about. In fact, it is challenging, and sometimes more adventurous than indulging in an adventure sport. Meticulous planning needs to be done for a flawless smooth trip. For venturing to an absolutely new destination the entire planning responsibility is on only one person that’s you!

#2. Solo Travels of few celebrated personalities and travel writers/bloggers/influencers aren’t really ‘Solo’!

First, thing first we do not want to name & shame or pull down any solo traveller. But with solo travelling becoming a trend in itself, many times there are instances that come into the light where the travellers claiming to be travelling alone, hiking alone, going on a trek alone are actually seen to be travelling either with their family members, friends, or photographers or any other teammates. For that matter going on a planned trip with a group of strangers organised by a tour operator is also not exactly what a solo journey is.

These instances clearly cannot be termed as ‘Solo’ trips thereby it is highly advisable that before taking inspiration from such travel stories, try checking their authenticity. An easiest way to do this is by checking Instagram profiles and photos shared by the travellers claiming to travel alone. You will surely come across many travel photographs that are not possible to be taken alone with the help of selfie rods, camera timers or even drones etc.

#3. A Solo Trip is not as much ‘Fun’ & neither it is the path to attain ‘Enlightenment’!

This pointer is crucial & relevant one especially with young professionals and millennial teenagers who want to be different from the crowd and achieve more in a short span of time. This pointer is also relevant for individuals who want to get the answers to all the problems in their lives or are in deep sorrow.

Of course, travelling be it solo or in a group does help positively in uplifting one’s mood but do not expect to get answers to all the problems. This would be a bit too much to expect from one simple solo travel!

When we say solo travel is not as much ‘fun’, we mean it, because while travelling alone you have to multi-task & in fact, do everything by yourself. For instance, on a solo road trip from Delhi (India) to a nearby hill station, firstly one will have to drive the vehicle, ensure correct navigations, keep oneself entertained so as to not dose off, all by himself. Well, cross your heart and say, if there will be any scope of fun left in doing a road trip all alone? During those times when you are at a mesmerizing place but all alone, the fun element could decline again. Not to forget venturing outside in evenings for parties, celebrations and more aren’t possible all times and in different places while solo travelling.

#4. It can be a bit of awkward to travel alone!

Imagine sitting in a pub or a restaurant alone and having the yummiest local specialities in food & drink, well, it would be a bit awkward and lonely. The restaurant experience can further leave a sour taste in your mouth when you might have to wait long for getting a ‘table meant for two’, or people pulling chairs from your table and more. The awkward moments’ don’t end here, in fact, many times like while going to washrooms, solo travellers face the problem of taking or leaving the luggage inside! {Face palm} Or the not so picture-perfect photographs of this coveted trip.

#5. Safety is a concern area while solo travelling

Safety considerations and precautions are usually exercised while one is travelling. However, when travelling alone, the solo traveller ought to be more responsible & stress needs to be given towards one’s safety. By being responsible here we mean not blindly trusting a stranger, not going in secluded places alone, abstaining from heavy drinking etc.

Read How to travel responsibly here..

The Brighter Side of Solo Travelling!

Solo travelling has a brighter side too that’s is detailed in the following positive pointers:

• It makes one more responsible & a multi-tasker.
• You get to spend more time with yourself & do just what you want to do.
• For embarking a new journey, you don’t have to wait for anyone & it is cost-effective too.
• You become more open to the world and to people you meet during the journey.
• Finally, as a Solo Traveller, you get to be your own boss and enjoy your trip just like the way to want!

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Happy & Responsible Travelling!

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