Travelling is fun and eye-opening, there isn’t a better way to gain exposure to the way of life of others than to experience their culture yourself.
How better to do this than to travel? Apart from the exposure, you get to spend time away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and give yourself a break.
Are you looking to travel and are wondering whether to go alone or with your friend or partner? Here are some Pros and Cons of travelling alone.
PROS
•You become more open to socialising and meeting more people when you travel alone.
If your ultimate goal is to meet new people, then it’s best to go alone. It becomes harder to socialize with others when you visit a new place with someone you are already acquainted with.
• Traveling alone helps increase your confidence.
You get to initiate conversations and put yourself out there and all of these will have a tremendous positive impact on your self-confidence.
•You get time alone to do whatever you want. Travelling alone is an especially great option for you if you’re looking to rest, unwind and be by yourself. Also, you can visit places that your companion may normally not consider visit-worthy.
CONS
•Safety becomes an issue when you don’t have anyone looking out for you in a strange place. Predators and harmful people tend to target people who are alone and if you’re a foreigner, you become an easier target.
•Traveling alone may also trigger feelings of loneliness especially if you’re visiting an exciting place, you may want to share your excitement with someone you love and have them share special moments and discoveries with you.
Loneliness may also be a huge disadvantage of travelling alone if you’re visiting a place where you don’t speak the common language. You may start to desire to speak with someone who can clearly understand you.
