It’s hard organising a group trip. Finding a date that works for everyone, making sure the budget suits everyone, planning the activities to make sure everyone has a good time. Most of us have been there, a group trip idea is floated after a few drinks, or after long overdue catch up. The group text slowly dwindles down as the dates get nearer, people realise they have overcommitted and pull out. Now with increased travel restrictions, it’s even harder to meet the needs of the entire herd. Who is going to return to travelling first? The solo traveller will. A traveller who has the ability to adapt, overcome and conquer.
You’re far more in control when you travel by yourself. You do not need to worry about or cater to anyone else’s needs or wants, which allows you to create the experience that best suits you. Remember daydreaming about that holiday, just the way you wanted it to be? Well, now is the time to be selfish, and there is no need to compromise when it is just you! You can run on your own schedule. Fancy getting up early to watch the sunrise? Do it. Fancy a lie in instead? No one is stopping you. Sounds perfect to us.
Travelling by yourself is going to have huge benefits for you. Your self-confidence will soar, as each achievement on your holiday is entirely down to you. And there will be achievements, many of them, from navigating an unfamiliar airport and making your flight on time, to the first time you find your way back to the hotel after getting a little lost in a foreign city. All of these will give you the confidence that you can continue to overcome challenges during your travels. One top tip for travelling solo is to learn a few key phases in the local language. It may not be a requirement to find your way around with map apps and technology, but it will allow you to interact with the locals, even if you’re just trying to find the taxi rank.
