Why Not Travel Solo?

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It's not for everyone, after all, and traveling on your own might not be your cup of tea. Or maybe just not for this particular trip; it could be you don't feel confident enough in your wanderer's wisdom to try this yet, or maybe you just travel better in the company of a good friend. The key is to travel in the way that best fits your interests and what you feel safe doing. But hey, after a few trips, you never know – maybe one day you'll just want to really gung-ho it and do everything yourself. Good on ya.

Here are some reasons why you might not want to travel alone:

Confidence, or maybe a lack of; you feel comfortable traveling, but would feel safer with a companion so you can watch one another's backs
When it's just you, you can get bored real quick with the company you keep
You're going to a region where safety may be a particular concern, or you aren't totally positive about your ability to listen to your instincts or take care of yourself in potentially dodgy situations
There's no one to share anything with: experiences, expenses, excitement
Sometimes there's nothing worse than dealing with your own idiosyncrasies.
Who's going to watch the bags while you go to the loo?

Solo travel isn't for everyone or for every trip. Keep it in mind though – if not now, you might find out that you want to give it a go next time!

Article added on March 02, 2005

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