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The Pros and Cons of Travelling Solo
The good, the bad and the ugly
Travelling solo has been one of the best decisions I ever made in my life.
During my trips by myself, I have been to some incredible places and met loads of people, some of whom I regard as close friends to this day!
I can’t envision how my life would have turned out had I not decided to head to Australia for a year by myself!
However, despite all the fun I’ve had, travelling by myself has its downsides.
The highs can be soaring, but the lows can be excruciatingly painful.
I firmly believe everyone should try travelling by themselves at some point in their life.
You’ll learn so a lot about yourself in a short space. Do it for too long though, and the downsides become ever more apparent.
Pros
You’ll become more confident
I am a much more confident person since I started travelling.
Before, I was shy, awkward, and terrified of meeting new people. I was by no means socially inept, I just had barely any self-confidence.
Travelling helped me to discover my self-confidence, and become more at ease with myself.
