Pros and Cons of Traveling Solo

Are you fond of traveling? Do you travel alone or with friends?

Traveling is convenient and easy these days. More travel destinations are accessible because of the heightened ease of access from one country or city to another. These destinations are actually budget-friendly and you don't need to spend much on transportation and accommodation. Imagine the COVID-19 pandemic did not arise. Imagine the current state of the world is normal. How often do you travel?

Traveling alone or with a companion is your choice. By deciding to go on a trip for leisure, you also decide whether to be with someone or go on your own. Both have the advantage and disadvantage, but you may consider some factors before you finalize your decision. 

Traveling alone soon? How about contemplating on its pros and cons?

Traveling Solo: Pros and Cons

💰Budget

Pros:

• You can decide on the amount of money you want to disburse for yourself.
• You know when and how to manage your own budget without worrying about others.

Cons:

• It can be a little expensive.
• You get to pay all the amount for something you purchase or for other fees.
• There is a possibility of touching your extra budget for unanticipated circumstances.

🕧Time

Pros:

• You can manage your own time.
• You don't need to wait for others to finish doing a thing especially when it's a new day to start kicking off for the next adventure.
• You can decide whether to stop at a place to rest and relax or not.
• Your time is unlimited.

Cons:

• You may tend to unfollow your itinerary.
• You may miss some of the places you intend to visit.

👧Self-Time

Pros:

• You have all the time to reflect and cogitate.
• You give yourself peace of mind.
• You allow yourself to think deeply about life.
• You get to realize your worth as a person.
• You become more independent and confident.
• You don't depend your decisions to others; you decide for yourself and by yourself.

Cons:

• You will be lonely.
• You may envy other travelers who have companions (thinking that they enjoy better having somebody with them).
• You feel tired.
• You cannot share your excitement with anybody you know.

👫People and Places

Pros:

• You get the chance to meet new people, particularly the locals.
• You get to experience a new culture (food, language, customs, etc.)
• You develop your interpersonal skills by interacting with other people.
• You discover new places out of your comfort zone.
• You can decide which place you want to go to without asking others' opinions.
• You learn a new skill by feeling and thinking like a local.
• You look after yourself; you don't worry about others.

Cons:

• You cannot trust everyone you meet.
• Some places, if you like adventures the most, can be a little dangerous.
• There are expensive places or tourist spots.
• You are prone to fooling by some people (if you did not do research prior to your trip).

Traveling alone is something that you can try at least once in your life. There are good things about traveling solo. Do research about places you intend to go. Your strong determination is more important than anything else.

Imagine the pandemic has ended. Where is your next holiday? Share it with us.