Comments on: Why Everybody Should Travel Solo … Sometimes

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By: Arctic Nomad

Arctic Nomad — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 06:25:50 +0000

Totally agree that everyone should travel solo sometimes. I have been traveling solo since January, and what that means is that I’ve actually rarely traveled alone. Especially in central and south America you always meet other travelers to tag along with. And like you say, it’s especially easy to meet others when you are traveling by yourself.

Right now I am traveling with my sister is SE Asia, and yeah it is great traveling with someone you know occasionally.

I think I can handle traveling with friends for maximum of two months. I wouldn’t imagine traveling a year with someone. Much easier by yourself

By: Todd

Todd — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 18:11:00 +0000

All excellent points. One thing that’s great about traveling solo is it allows you to break out of any shell you may have. If you’re a shy, self-conscious person, solo travel is a great way to get over it. I also just finished up writing an email newsletter for my blog followers about solo travel about 15 minutes before reading this, small (internet) world.

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Sola: A Fetal Manifesto and Healing Tattoo « Lonely Girl Travels — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:15:58 +0000

[...] There’s plenty of articles and blogs out there lauding the benefits of solo travel. Solo Friendly and Solo Traveler are devoted entirely to solo travel, with service-oriented tips and how-tos, while Women on the Road focuses exclusively on encouraging women to backpack. Independent-traveler sites BootsnAll and Matador have featured articles discussing pros and cons, and urging readers to take the solo plunge. The benefits promoted are fairly obvious—the freedom to do what you want when you want—as are the chief drawbacks discussed: safety and loneliness. Nearly every article and site on solo travel I’ve encountered has urged all travelers to go at it alone at least once. [...]

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By: Michele

Michele — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:45:07 +0000

I really like to travel alone, mainly for two reasons: first, it’s easier to blend with the locals, which is always what I aim for; secondly, I’m a photographer, thus it’s easier to take photos when you’re alone, because you don’t feel constrained and you can do whatever you want whenever you want.

But then it’s good to travel with a friend every now and then, it makes for great experiences that you’ll love to look back at in the future.

By: Trey N.

Trey N. — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 06:17:28 +0000

Love this article. I feel I make better, deeper connections with the locals when I’m alone. It’s like you said though, people alone are much more inviting. It seems like many more doors open for you if you’re solo.

More than anything though, it is definitely a growing experience. Everyone should do it at least once, you’ll definitely feel like a better, stronger you.

By: Alana

Alana — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 22:09:42 +0000

Great article. A couple of years ago I did 7 months across Australia alone, and had I been with someone else I never would have been able arrive in a place, planning on staying a few days, think to myself, “Hey, I like it here,” and go out and get a job the next day, staying for a couple of months.

I also love traveling with friends, but between coordinating time off and negotiating budgets, it is often difficult on longer trips. I’m about to do the Camino de Santiago in Spain, and am lucky enough to be doing the first 600km alone and then meeting up with my mother for the last few days. A great compromise!

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Are These 4 Excuses Keeping You From Realizing Your Travel Dreams? — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:58:25 +0000

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By: Amanda

Amanda — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:59:01 +0000

@Donna, thanks for the kind words and link.

@Bonnie, traveling with a partner but then splitting up sometimes is an excellent idea too – a good compromise for the benefits of traveling solo and traveling in company. Loved your garden experience!

@Scribetrotter, wow, 3 years alone! I can just imagine how much that must change you. Not everyone could manage that – good on you!

@boldlygosolo, I still get a good mix of travel modes because I can get away from other work commitments easier than my husband can (but yes he’d like to come with me every time!). Good luck for your Central America adventure and keep up the solo travel!