5 reasons why I say yes to solo trips (and you should, too)

I honestly cannot count the number of times I’ve heard people say “oh, I really wish I could go there and there, but I have no on to go with and blah blah blah”.

I believe that you’ll only go so far in life if you believe you can’t have fun by yourself. Constantly depending on others or looking down on those me-time will never make you happy. Learn how to have fun by yourself first, and then learn how to have fun with others. In this order. I’m not saying it is easy. For instance, there is still this big stigma of eating alone in a restaurant for example. Well, I have learned not to care. What’s the deal ? Make some efforts and you’ll thank yourself later.

The number one thing I like about solo trips is freedom. Pretty logic, right ? Listen, what I really love about travelling alone is being able to plan my day as I wish and be totally in charge of all the planning. Eating breakfast slowly, and go, entering the stores that I want, and visiting only the places I am interested by. Freedom is priceless.

I also truly learnt independence thanks to my solo trips. On my second week in Costa Rica, my bank card got stuck into an ATM, and I had to rely on a limited amount of cash for more than a week, while trying to figure out how I was going to survive for the next 2 weeks.

I also tend to interact with more locals and people in general when taking solo trips. I feel like big groups of tourists or families might be a bit interesting. Each and every single person I have talked to have taught me something. This, again, is priceless.

Your next solo trip doesn’t have to be Paris or Hong Kong. Eat dinner at this fancy restaurant you’ve always wanted to try. Dress smart, and take yourself on a date.

What are your view on solo trips ? Ever been on one . Let me know in the comments below, I would love to hear!

(Costa Rica, 2015)