The Art Of Travelling Alone

Traveling alone is an art not mastered by many. It is not only a mode of detoxification but also an attempt to introspect and embrace the simple pleasures of life. However, relaxing as it may sound, it isn’t as expected always. There are times when the monotony takes a toll over many.

Not only thus, may a time, but this sudden cut off also instigates overthinking and creates a strange fear of the unknown, propagating a desire for companionship. But fret not; it is for you that we have penned this article. Be it a solo adventure trip or be it a wander’s exploration, we bring you the seven amazing things you can do to enjoy your lone trips as well as relish the me-time you have.

1. Befriending Yourself

Loving Yourself

In the words of Maxwell Maltz, “if you make friends with yourself you will never be alone.” The first and the foremost thing to learn is to be friends with your self. It is imperative to realize that however we are and with whatever limitations we have, we are a beautiful soul. In the world where perfection is a flawed concept, we must learn to love ourselves and be self-compatible before learning to live and embrace others, as only then we won’t be lonely ever.

2.. Go Couchsurfing

If the crowds and the staff at hotels haunt you, then don’t panic for Couchsurfing is there to your rescue. An online community of broadminded members, Couchsurfing has people from across the world who openheartedly offer travelers free accommodation in their homes and warmly welcome their arrival. Besides, it is a great opportunity for travelers who want to be left undisturbed. Besides, most often, the friendly hosts help travelers with a city tour and share their experiences, which acts as an icing on the cake.

3. Let’s Be Our Own Tour Guide

Match Your Interests

When in Rome, do as the Romans do. If you are on a solo trip and wish to explore the city or the countryside, the best way to do it is the day tours. Available for free in many cities, these trips can be really engaging as well as gives one the authority to go out and interact with all or with none. Not only this but it also a great opportunity to meet strangers and like-minded people, who may be waiting in a lonely corner, away from the crowd, just like you.

4. Join The-Dots To Make It Big

Solo trips are the necessity of life when one desires to be away from the hustle-bustle of the cities, spending some valuable me-time. Be it simply exploring countries alone or drifting to faraway islands to explore the unexplored, lone trips are beautiful in their own way and most often, leave us with food for thought.

However, as enthusiastic and energetic one may seem, it is always advised and preferable to break a long journey into smaller segments or have frequent short trips than a long one. It is so because, when traveling for the long term, not only, we may have a desire for companionship but also, frequent shorter journeys act as breathers to the mundane life.

5. Find Your Interest Group

Travelling Alone Is An Art

Planning to stay for more than 2-3 days at a particular destination, then one of the things you must do is to do a little bit of research and head over to interest clubs. Be it gardening or cooking, be it reading or photography, every place generally has a community dedicated to different sorts of interest, and if you can’t find one, Google is always there for you to help.

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