Travellers take note: solo travel is not just for single people. It isn’t boring or monotonous, and it is far from lonely. As liberating as it is uplifting and enriching, solo travel is not just a trend, it’s a way of life for many, and for good reason.
While family adventures, romantic escapes and friendcations all have their place, the holistic benefits of a solocation are far-reaching and undeniably rewarding. Travelling alone offers freedom and flexibility, solitude and spontaneity, and privacy and purpose. There’s no such thing as an adventure ill-suited for one. Solo travellers get to make their own decisions, create their own schedules, and indulge in some guilt-free alone time. And that’s empowering.
Whether you’re an extrovert wanting to meet new people and explore energetically, or you’re an introvert whose social and physical batteries are drained and need a full recharge, the goal of a solo adventure is entirely personal. Some solo travellers are choosing to prioritise self-care and restore inner balance; some are on a path to self-realisation and want to push their limits and try something new; and others might be facing a life transition and using the independence as the bold new start to their next chapter.
Travelling solo allows you to, quite literally, choose your own adventure with just the right balance of exploration, interaction and alone time. I have personally travelled solo to all seven of these truly restorative retreats and can honestly say that I left each one feeling a sense of peace and renewal.
YOLO/solo…it’s one for the bucket list.
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