I think there are many people that enjoy traveling alone. Whether it is a choice or it was forced, it is difficult to say. But there is definitely a correlation between being an expat (i.e. having experienced moving to a new place and all the challenges that go with it), and feeling comfortable traveling alone.
And as you also explained, alone does not necessarily mean lonely.
A profound look at the psyche of solo travel. I throughly enjoyed this. You made a bold choice in going to Slovakia and responded with courage to the unexpected events of being there alone. I think most people with the travel bug (me included) can relate to feeling stuck when not moving. A thoughtful read. Bravo, Ashleigh!
So true, Ashleigh, better to be alone than in bad company. And also, a beautiful soliloquy on life in general.
Thank you Jeanine, that means a lot 😌
Many people don’t know how to be alone and content in themselves. It’s a gift when you can enjoy solitude!
Megan, I agree! I definitely enjoy finding the right balance between solitude and company :)
Alone but never really alone, when they ask me but you are going/went there alone? I answer no I will meet/met a lot of people!
Flavio, absolutely, I tell people, you’re only as alone as you want to be when solo traveling. Met so many great people over the years!
She sounds like a wise woman :)
Lizzie, five years later and I still can’t believe we crossed paths!
It's pretty incredible!
I think there are many people that enjoy traveling alone. Whether it is a choice or it was forced, it is difficult to say. But there is definitely a correlation between being an expat (i.e. having experienced moving to a new place and all the challenges that go with it), and feeling comfortable traveling alone.
And as you also explained, alone does not necessarily mean lonely.
“Alone does not necessarily mean lonely.” I love that 😌
And, I definitely agree moving to other countries helps prepare you for solo travel.
A profound look at the psyche of solo travel. I throughly enjoyed this. You made a bold choice in going to Slovakia and responded with courage to the unexpected events of being there alone. I think most people with the travel bug (me included) can relate to feeling stuck when not moving. A thoughtful read. Bravo, Ashleigh!
Thank you as always for your encouraging words, Dan! Really appreciate you 😌
I just wrapped up 35 days on the Camino de Santiago Frances Way. I loved the solitude of walking and getting lost in the scenery and my own thoughts.
Holly, that’s incredible! I really enjoyed my time on the Camino del Norte and Primitivo. Would love to walk the Frances route one day. 😌