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Single Or Not – Go On A Solo Trip This Year
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Single Or Not – Go On A Solo Trip This Year

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Wilko van de Kamp
Mar 13, 2018
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I’ve traveled solo a lot. Not everybody always thought that was a good idea. My travel agent thought I would die visiting Canada in winter. My friends thought I lost it when I traveled to South America by myself. Most people shy away from traveling alone, and don’t end up going anywhere. I embrace travel, and especially traveling solo. It’s a catalyst for personal growth (as long as you do follow some basic safety guidelines).

Freedom

Traveling solo is the ultimate freedom. You don’t have to take anybody else into consideration. Even if you love them, removing any outside influence clears a level of noise. The itinerary you set is yours alone. The decisions you make are yours alone. The entire trip is your creation, without concern to another person or even group of people. No compromises, no arguments, and (almost) no second-guessing.

Confidence

Traveling is a confidence builder as well. On my first-ever plane trip, I remember feeling so far away from everything. Do you know the GPS map …

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