5 Invaluable Lessons You'll Learn from Traveling Alone
Solo Travel Is Never Lonely
Solo travel can be as social as you like. If you are staying in a hostel with other travelers, you’ll naturally find opportunities to strike up conversations and make new friends.
In fact, I find you are more social when you are a solo traveler, as when you travel with a partner you end up talking to them more often than to strangers.
I arrived in Quito, Ecuador by myself and within the first 24 hours I was cooking arepas and dancing the night away with a couple of truly awesome Colombian backpackers. On the day I arrived in Amsterdam, a Dutch girl let me perch on the back of her bike and she gave me a cycling tour of the city.
Everywhere I have gone, there have been wonderful and friendly people who have treated me with warmth and kindness.
Be friendly, smile and start conversations — the experiences with friends you meet along the way will be some of the greatest pleasures of solo travel.
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You’re More Capable Than You Think
If you are nervous about solo travel, that’s okay. I was too — but as soon as I realized what I was capable of it was the most empowering experience of my life.
I strongly encourage you to travel on your own and see what you learn from the journey.
