6 reasons Why it is a good idea, as a woman, to travel solo, at least once in your life
Travelling alone is very boring and much less safe, especially as a woman? Maybe, but there are also a lot of supporters of the solo trip
Because travelling alone can also bring you a lot. As author Jelle Derckx of the book 'Longing for less' says: "Travelling alone is good for the soul. You may come up with insights that you and others never had. Only travelling enriches your life, also because you get out of your comfort zone faster." And as a woman on a solo trip, that's perhaps the most noticeable thing.
1. Full independence
If you are travelling alone, you have to be able to find your way around on your own, communicate without understanding the language and save yourself in sometimes difficult situations. You depend entirely on yourself: no friend with an enviable navigation talent or who happens to speak the language already. If you want to stand in your own power as a woman, a solo trip is the way to go.
But on the other hand, there is no shoulder to cry on if you had a bad day. You will have to learn to deal with all the emotions that come with a big trip, and that builds character and spirit.
2. You get to know yourself so much better
On a journey, you will soon notice what you are good at (perhaps you will even discover new talents), but you will also get to know your downsides. Because when you come across situations you normally don't experience, you will discover how you react to them and deal with them. All alone. And that can be incredibly instructive.
You can learn great lessons in life: if you don't feel comfortable somewhere, if you don't want to do something, or if you don't want to go with a certain person, you will have to stand up for yourself more quickly. You will also have to say the word 'no' more often. And that won't go well the first time. But it is a life lesson that you can take home too.
3. It puts things into perspective
Do you worry about a pimple on your face or do you sometimes dislike the place where you come from with all its stupid rules? Travelling in areas where things are very different from the country you come from can put a lot in perspective.
Travel connects you with the world around you and makes you feel more humble - in a positive way. Things you took for granted at home you will see in a new light and appreciate again.
4. You get closer to your world of feeling
Precisely because you don't have to take anyone into account, you can get close to yourself and your feeling. A friend who doesn't like cities or a friend who just wants to hang out on the beach? During a solo trip you make all the decisions. Now that you don't have to compromise, you also come into contact with your intuition: Which things feel good for you? What makes you happy?
And all those beautiful adventures make you really alone. It is precisely when you travel alone that you are more open to new connections and will meet the most beautiful souls.
5. All your life's baggage will be removed
Everyone around you knows who you are, and your friends can probably describe you in a few words. And no matter how wonderful it is to live in your own bubble, no one on the move knows what life baggage you're carrying with you. They don't know what kind of family you come from, what you've studied, what work you're doing or in which 'box' you might fit.
You don't have to pretend otherwise, either, because everyone you meet will get to know you for the first time. And the same goes for the other. Perhaps prejudices disappear because you get to know people you wouldn't otherwise have met. And if you don't like it, you go your own way again.
6. You discover your own path
Sometimes you are dragged along in the choice pattern of your environment - where everyone often takes the same steps at the same time. And maybe those steps are expected of you as well. While that's not what you want deep inside. By building in a little distance from your life, you will discover your true heart desires. Because do you want something because you think it should be heard, or does it really make you happier?
Fancy a solo trip? Here are some practical tips to make your trip a little more enjoyable
Sleep in hostels or choose home stays. That doesn't always mean you have to share a room, but there's a good chance that there will be shared breakfast areas where you'll meet people.
Be friendly, but also know when to say 'no'. You may be more vulnerable if you are alone (as a woman), but your instincts will never let you down.
If you feel lonely, book a tour, for example. Want to bet that you've made new friends in no time?
By Gabrielle Coster for Happinez, translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator
Because travelling alone can also bring you a lot. As author Jelle Derckx of the book 'Longing for less' says: "Travelling alone is good for the soul. You may come up with insights that you and others never had. Only travelling enriches your life, also because you get out of your comfort zone faster." And as a woman on a solo trip, that's perhaps the most noticeable thing.
1. Full independence
If you are travelling alone, you have to be able to find your way around on your own, communicate without understanding the language and save yourself in sometimes difficult situations. You depend entirely on yourself: no friend with an enviable navigation talent or who happens to speak the language already. If you want to stand in your own power as a woman, a solo trip is the way to go.
But on the other hand, there is no shoulder to cry on if you had a bad day. You will have to learn to deal with all the emotions that come with a big trip, and that builds character and spirit.
2. You get to know yourself so much better
On a journey, you will soon notice what you are good at (perhaps you will even discover new talents), but you will also get to know your downsides. Because when you come across situations you normally don't experience, you will discover how you react to them and deal with them. All alone. And that can be incredibly instructive.
You can learn great lessons in life: if you don't feel comfortable somewhere, if you don't want to do something, or if you don't want to go with a certain person, you will have to stand up for yourself more quickly. You will also have to say the word 'no' more often. And that won't go well the first time. But it is a life lesson that you can take home too.
3. It puts things into perspective
Do you worry about a pimple on your face or do you sometimes dislike the place where you come from with all its stupid rules? Travelling in areas where things are very different from the country you come from can put a lot in perspective.
Travel connects you with the world around you and makes you feel more humble - in a positive way. Things you took for granted at home you will see in a new light and appreciate again.
4. You get closer to your world of feeling
Precisely because you don't have to take anyone into account, you can get close to yourself and your feeling. A friend who doesn't like cities or a friend who just wants to hang out on the beach? During a solo trip you make all the decisions. Now that you don't have to compromise, you also come into contact with your intuition: Which things feel good for you? What makes you happy?
And all those beautiful adventures make you really alone. It is precisely when you travel alone that you are more open to new connections and will meet the most beautiful souls.
5. All your life's baggage will be removed
Everyone around you knows who you are, and your friends can probably describe you in a few words. And no matter how wonderful it is to live in your own bubble, no one on the move knows what life baggage you're carrying with you. They don't know what kind of family you come from, what you've studied, what work you're doing or in which 'box' you might fit.
You don't have to pretend otherwise, either, because everyone you meet will get to know you for the first time. And the same goes for the other. Perhaps prejudices disappear because you get to know people you wouldn't otherwise have met. And if you don't like it, you go your own way again.
6. You discover your own path
Sometimes you are dragged along in the choice pattern of your environment - where everyone often takes the same steps at the same time. And maybe those steps are expected of you as well. While that's not what you want deep inside. By building in a little distance from your life, you will discover your true heart desires. Because do you want something because you think it should be heard, or does it really make you happier?
Fancy a solo trip? Here are some practical tips to make your trip a little more enjoyable
Sleep in hostels or choose home stays. That doesn't always mean you have to share a room, but there's a good chance that there will be shared breakfast areas where you'll meet people.
Be friendly, but also know when to say 'no'. You may be more vulnerable if you are alone (as a woman), but your instincts will never let you down.
If you feel lonely, book a tour, for example. Want to bet that you've made new friends in no time?
By Gabrielle Coster for Happinez, translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator
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