{"id":10483,"date":"2017-03-20T15:00:47","date_gmt":"2017-03-20T19:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.escapeartist.com\/?p=10483"},"modified":"2021-04-19T11:14:08","modified_gmt":"2021-04-19T16:14:08","slug":"change-life-become-lone-traveler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escapeartist.com\/blog\/change-life-become-lone-traveler\/","title":{"rendered":"Change Your Life \u2013 Become a Lone Traveler"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holidays are always viewed as a time for family and friends, but traveling alone can be especially liberating. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may be hesitant at first, but don\u2019t let your apprehensions stop you from taking that step. Heading out alone that first time will make you want to do it over and over again. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Challenge yourself to travel on your own and see how it helps you grow as a person. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few reasons highlighting the benefits of solo travel.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>It will change you for the better.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traveling to an unfamiliar land all by yourself forces you to leave all of life\u2019s troubles behind you. Nothing teaches you to live in the present like being by yourself in a strange land. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exploring a new place on your own will force you to be conscious of the people and places around you. You can\u2019t be lost in the worries that drown you in your daily life when you\u2019re traveling on your own. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You know how people go on those cleansing diets to rid their body of toxins? That is basically what traveling alone does to your spirit. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It changes your perspective. If you really are running away from problems in your life, whether it is the stress of your job or a bad breakup, being on the road by yourself has a way of making your problems look much smaller. Knowing that you have an escape is comforting for the soul.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>It forces you out of your comfort zone.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Back at home, you\u2019ve probably got a group of friends that you spend time with at your regular hangouts. It\u2019s familiar and a little predictable. You\u2019re not growing as a person when you\u2019re constantly doing the same thing over and over again. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traveling alone pushes you out of your comfort zone. You get comfortable with the idea of \u201cwinging it,\u201d and you go where your heart takes you. You are more open to taking risks while still being in survival mode.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>There\u2019s so much out there.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The moment you land in a new place, you\u2019ll be a little baffled about where to start because there is so much to explore. When you\u2019re traveling with others it\u2019s easy to get distracted, but visiting beautiful places on your own will allow you to really soak it all in. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are places out there that will take your breath away, and if you\u2019re looking to really connect with the rich history and culture of a place, then you need to visit it by yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>You will meet new people.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traveling alone is a great way to meet new people; not your usual run-in at the bar, but people who come from different backgrounds and places you aren\u2019t familiar with. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll meet other travelers and people from the places you visit. There will be things about them that shock you, but there will be so much more that connects you. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, through traveling on your own, you\u2019ll realize that people are inherently nice. No one wants to come across as rude in the short time you spend with them. They will do their best to be helpful and accommodating. It\u2019ll restore your faith in humanity.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>You learn to trust yourself.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traveling on your own teaches you to trust your instincts. On your first solo trip you may be a little flustered, but the moment you begin to navigate by yourself, each destination and activity will feel like an accomplishment. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many events in our daily lives can cause our trust to waiver, but when you\u2019re out there on your own with nothing other than <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a heavy tote bag<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with no one but yourself to count on, you\u2019ll realize that you\u2019re stronger than you think.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>It will widen your horizon.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are more open and accepting to new cultures and beliefs when you travel on your own. Think of it this way, when you\u2019re traveling with family or friends, you\u2019ll still be thinking of \u201cus &amp; them.\u201d You won\u2019t do that when you\u2019re on your own. When you are by yourself, you\u2019re more likely to open your mind and embrace other customs; you don\u2019t want to be seen as the close-minded \u201cother.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Get to know yourself.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being by yourself will give you the opportunity to be alone with your thoughts. You\u2019ll find that you have more clarity when you\u2019re away from the hustle and bustle of your daily life. Every now and then in life you feel \u201cstuck,\u201d but traveling on your own gives you new perspectives and you are able to process your thoughts differently.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>You won\u2019t come back the same.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you return, you\u2019ll find that you have renewed energy and more motivation. You have more faith in your capabilities because you know you can survive on your own in a strange land. You\u2019re more confident, you\u2019re wiser, you took risks and they paid off. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After you return and you go back to your regular life, you\u2019ll know that you have an escape plan when things get mundane\u2026and that is when you can begin planning your next trip!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Holidays are always viewed as a time for family and friends, but traveling alone can be especially liberating. You may be hesitant at first, but don\u2019t let your apprehensions stop you from taking that step. Heading out alone that first time will make you want to do it over and over again. 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