The TRUTH About SOLO TRAVEL

[@antidelusionalpeeps]

As an introvert with social anxiety and a big lack of self-confidence, I definitely believe solo traveling would change me for the better! I really feel like I need to do this because I'll have no choice but to get out of my comfort zone every day. I'm planning my first solo trip to Nicaragua and Costa Rica in the beginning of 2023, I'm beyond excited!

[@dannitycane25]

I feel u. My journey starts in October I'm tryna be optimistic. I thi k it's gonna be the best thing I ever did.

[@yorgunsamuray]

Being also an introvert, during solo travel I turn into a social butterfly. The hostels always have some cool people that you hang out with in the common areas, at the cafe or the bar you go, you can find companions, diners or people working. Back home I'm usually my introvert self though.

[@samvohra6992]

Have you started your trip yet ?

[@MENSA.lady2]

OK, have fun. Costa Rica has aggressive beggars, you need to be firm with the. A whack with your walking cane does the job.

[@Trooperos90]

Did u?

[@Sofraso22]

I love traveling alone! When I share that at work, my colleagues are like "oh it's so sad" but I enjoy it as much as (if not more) traveling with friends.

[@etjulien]

It's amazing and fun!!!

[@badger1492]

Yeah, they don't get it. I get the same thing. Do your own thing.

[@badger1492]

When I was 18 my friend and I went on a 3-month backpacking trip around Europe. It changed my life. We had a great time. We planned to go again 2 years later. When it came time to buy tickets, he said he wasn't going. His girlfriend didn't want him to go. At first I was mad. Then I decided...I'm just going alone. Best decision ever. I had an even better time. She is right: you meet more ppl when you are alone. I had ppl let me stay in their houses, take me home so their mom could make me dinner, etc. I don't hesitate to go alone now. I like traveling with my travel partner, too, but am not afraid to go solo. Yes, there may be a few lonely moments, but so what.

[@Bemytravelmuse]

YAS! So glad you went ahead and had an awesome experience, well done!

[@skikuchi2490]

"FUCK FRIENDS. Go to that concert by yourself, don't wait on people, do what you want to do, go to that park by yourself, go eat that restaurant you keep saying you want to go, go try all those crazy shits you always wanted to try, don't wait on people.. And if your friends don't want to do it.. Do it anyways" Your video and this quote listed above honestly makes me feel better that I am travelling alone. Am I the only one who thinks solo travelling may be more fun than travelling with friends...yes it can feel lonely, dangerous, and more difficult overall, but making all the 100% decisions by yourself can be fun and challenging at the same time - as you mentioned it really does sharpen intuition. Maybe I really am the only one who thinks solo travel is better, but that may be because I don't have many friends, or truthfully don't have any friends :(

[@Bemytravelmuse]

Hell yeah! Regarding friends, I've met the most incredible, like-minded people while traveling solo. You just need to find your tribe, who is out there looking for you too ;)

[@emilyr8668]

i cant wait to solo travel abroad because the best part of going to cities by myself is that selfishness haha! I love not worrying about what other people in my group want to do, or feel like i need to plan to their needs. i can go home from the museum early, or i can stay late. i can eat 'weirder' food, i can just sit on a bench in a park for an hour if id like! pure bliss

[@Bemytravelmuse]

WORD. It's gonna be amazing abroad - I find that I am even more myself when I am in a foreign country where nobody knows me.

[@SFisher1993]

I’ve solo traveled many times already, and I always have a blast! 😄 Am I nervous? Maybe slightly, but the excitement towards what I’m about to experience always eclipses that!

[@Bemytravelmuse]

It's always worth it!

[@42976675]

I found when I solo traveled that you always have to be self motivating which takes energy but the benefit is you get to see and do what you want. Sometimes I would stay at a hostel and tag along with others which was a nice break, but it meant not always eating at or going where you might have imagined. This can be an adventure of its own too and takes less energy. Some people can create new interests in you. In this sense its a misconception that traveling solo always means being alone in fact it means meeting new interesting strangers. Also I found that traveling with someone you know can be limiting because instead of testing new boundaries you fall back on your friend like a crutch and don't discover as much.

[@alleermed]

I’m from Norway and I’m going to travel alone to Florida alone for the first time! I’ve never been there or traveled alone ever 😨I’m so excited 😍🙀

[@amandabria9469]

Love this video! Going on my first solo trip in about two weeks to Lake Tahoe, Yosemite and Death Valley.

[@Bemytravelmuse]

OMG enjoy! I have vlogs about all 3 spots, and even more info on the blog if you need more tips: www.bemytravelmuse.com

[@seizethekarp123]

How was it!?

[@amandabria9469]

Wonderful! Saw so many beautiful sights, but Death Valley especially made an impression. Can't wait to plan my second solo trip for next year :)

[@dschr8der]

I recently found your channel as I prepared my first solo trip and my first trip abroad. I am 47 and have always wanted to travel, but I got married young and had children young and never had the financial resources. Now that my four kids have been leaving the nest, I am hopeful that I can experience more travel in the future-even if I have to do it solo.

[@cltinturkey]

You won't (or perhaps didn't) regret it! I hope you have/had a great adventure!

[@cltinturkey]

Great video! When I was 15 I was on a HS exchange to Germany. They called the night before departure to say I had to fly alone because of a mistake. I was so scared, but did it and my dad said "that's all she wrote". I had the most possible fun, and now I'm fairly reluctant to travel with anyone. At 25, I traveled Europe for the summer before grad school. I've had great solo adventures in SE Asia, North Africa, Chile and Argentina, Portugal, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, and many other places. You're SO right about having more opportunities when you're on your own. You're more approachable and more alert to everything, rather than relying on someone else. It's the only way to go!

[@Bemytravelmuse]

Totally - I got invited to so many random things when I was alone, and they were amazing!

[@kurachan101]

So true! I do travel solo all the time and I can confirm all of your points. Apart from trips with my family when I was still in school, I have actually never travelled with another person. Next year will be the first time that I will travel for a longer time (than a weekend) with a friend, and with one that I am actually not that close with at that. I am a bit scared! Here is why: I went on a weekend trip with my best friend for the first time this fall. We both love solo travel, get around a lot in the world and know each other quite well. I always thought that travelling together would be amazing. What I realised is that we have a very different type of daily rhythm. She gets up early and goes to sleep early, I am the opposite. She becomes cranky when tired or hungry, I just become quiet. It was still a nice trip but it was quite short. I decided to never do a longer trip with her. We would annoy each other so much! Now I am afraid that I will find out that my other friend and I also don't match when it comes to travel. I feel a bit responsible for him because I know the region a bit, for him it's the first time on another continent. In the worst case scenario we could always split up, but I would rather like that it doesn't come to that. So instead of being afraid of travelling solo, I am afraid of travelling with a friend... 😂

[@cltinturkey]

I'd suggest you set up days with blocks of time (4-6 hours or more) where you're each on your own. He can do what he wants and so can you. You'll meet up for dinner refreshed and with fun tales to share. That's the ONLY way I'll agree to travel with someone else. I'm not willing to compromise when it's my only chance in that place. I'm also willing to forgo sleep or food for fun, and hate to waste time in a restaurant in the middle of a sunny day. I get breakfast and buy some picnic food for lunch in a park or garden while out and about. Grocery stores are wonderful places to visit and explore.

[@kanishakelis]

I agree with everything you said I just came back from a solo trip and I’ll say this was my best birthday so far 🥳.

[@yorgunsamuray]

Not only travel. People are bewildered of the idea of people doing things such as watching movies, going for a coffee or eating out alone. I find it even more fun. And travel...I almost didn't go to any trip past my college days with other people. One package tour (I was solo in that group of couples and families) and one with my brother and friends and the opinion differences were so strong that I had a big fight and did not speak for one week......with my own brother! I hate to make a compromise when traveling and hate to force other people to make a compromise. As you said you make the rules (well except for some unexpected problems, the museums being under restoration, unusual situations making you miss your train/bus/flight/closing time of an attraction, weather conditions, broken phone, etc.) This applies to the movies-meals too. Many multiple-people traveling parties meet dangers as well.

[@ocikon05]

I can agree more with you Excellent video thank you very much ❤ I do travel solo and now I learn a lot about my own self

[@michaelconnolly7681]

Such a blast of fresh air, so much food for thought and inspiring. Excellent video ❤

[@iamirish4361]

Solo travelling can be different based on your age, gender, race, religion, level of physical ability and the country where you are going. The experience does change as you age, but travelling is essential and fear should never prevent anyone from trying it.

[@paullondon445]

Fab video, thanks. Solo travel is so exhilarating.

[@Bemytravelmuse]

Life-changing!

[@davinacaine3615]

I went wild camping on a own a couple of weeks ago. I wasn’t a mum, co worker or any of the labels I have. I WAS ME and loved it

[@Bemytravelmuse]

LOVE that for you!

[@nancyulloa7119]

Thank you so much for this video ..I'm retiring soon and want to travel ..my kids are about your age and act like I am going to get killed if I travel alone....and that there's too many crazy people..I love your videos..and you inspire me to be my best self..I am a planner...but am very open to spontaneity.. again thank you!! Take care🙂

[@Bemytravelmuse]

You’re never the wrong age to go for it! Have fun!

[@Shellyaroundtheworld]

I haven’t done too many solo trips yet, but a few. And I couldn’t agree more with all of what you’re saying!!

[@Bemytravelmuse]

Yay!

[@laurab4570]

I can’t love this video enough!! Thank you! I’m headed out in my first solo trip to Switzerland in May! I’m sooo sooo excited!

[@Bemytravelmuse]

Ohh good choice!

[@andyrupert1580]

I love this and solo traveling. I'm way more efficient getting to all of the places and activities that I want to do. I never eat or drink anything that I can get easily at home. That is surprisingly a hard thing for people to give up. Keep up the great content.

[@Bemytravelmuse]

Absolutely, and thank you!

[@yvonneandbeyond]

Yes, all TRUTHS. 🙌 In a lot of ways, I prefer solo travel now. ❤️I also find it incredibly freeing to be away from the expectations of anyone who knows you. It's such an opportunity to do what intuitively feels right/good.

[@Bemytravelmuse]

ABSOLUTELY! I think everyone deserves to feel that way

[@GG-jc4wp]

Very inspiring and done in a certain way solo travel can be so appropriate for the times. It comes from the heart. Thanks for sharing!

[@Bemytravelmuse]

Thank you so much!

[@ColdAsHe11]

That speech from 7:30 to 8:30 was fucking glorious. Thank you!

[@miguelgonzalez6213]

Two things you highlighted from the beginning are, to me, of the most importance. 1. Solo I make the decisions as to when, where, and how I'll go places. And why and what I'll do when I'm there. 2. Solo is SO MUCH EASIER to meet people, because when you're in a couple situation. Whether it's platonic or romantic, there is an innate sense that 'together time' is one of the priorities of the trip. Whereas, when you're on your own, or with a larger group, you can mix and mingle as you wish, or don't wish, and no one can influence you either way.

[@carmenmadison1355]

Thank you so much, I was getting scared not being able to find anyone to go with me but now you inspired me to take that leap! 💖

[@daniellaaviles7085]

Great video! I just came back from a solo trip and it was fantastic. I hadn’t done it since my early 20s, so I was wondering if I’d feel lonely or get bored, but this was not the case at all! I totally agree that everyone should do it, at least once in their lives.

[@smm4806]

Great video Kristin. I also like to travel alone and find it a better option. Keep up the great work!

[@Bemytravelmuse]

Thank you so much, I appreciate it!

[@rickhiggins]

Interesting comment about being more approachable. I primarily travel as a couple and we're CONSTANTLY interacting with other folks, locals, ... hell, everyone. I'm trying to imagine having even more interaction ... huh, maybe I need to try a solo trip to find out. (Pssst, don't tell my wife!). KIDDING! I'm kidding! Sort of. Actually I was working on a story about couples travel when I stumbled on your video. Really interesting ideas! Keep up the great work and keep wandering!

[@paulbennett2112]

I tend to travel alone sometimes I do need to get away and have a rest from people.

[@Bemytravelmuse]

Yup

[@gummi5959]

I like travel alone and I enjoy it so much and also I just travel with backpack and I love it .Perfect freedom 😊❤ I am.never lonely when I am travelling and it is more easy then you think because you judt do what you want when you want do it😊❤

[@alannaedwards8586]

Thank you so much for your videos! I’m going on my first solo tour this weekend.

[@king.thomasxxxiii5025]

Nice vid.

[@gregmcknight5183]

I really loved this 🎉

[@vanessaj.9145]

YOUR INTUITION GETS SHARPER!

[@joannk5259]

I love this, thank you!!!

[@SwedishTourist]

Thank you :) I needed to hear that. I'm travelling solo in like a month or something, I just don't know where so I'm still in this hesitant mode. But watching this I'm quite convinced I'm going to have a good time no matter what :)

[@Bemytravelmuse]

Yay for for it!!

[@thaliya9339]

Oh my god.. agree.. the loneliness is what kills

[@MRJLS15]

I appreciate the video so much

[@Cyber_Surfers]

I've solo travelled for such a long time I dont think i could acclimate to having a travel partner. If I waited on others to travel with me I do believe I would have gone no where.

[@hyperfoxartist9]

im planning on full time solo traveling the country with a travel trailer within a few years. my passion for nature drives me to want to see all of the beautiful mountains and landscapes the US has to offer. i plan to invite friends for small trips, but no one i know really has the same drive as me to endlessly walk nature trails, so traveling alone and not having to turn back because someone im with is tired is one of the biggest things i look forward to.

[@Bemytravelmuse]

That's the spirit!! All the best :)

[@garyrobinson8665]

I travel alone often. I don't miss my friends or my family however I really miss my dog. I missed him so much last time that I nearly came home a week early.

[@ainymunnee7780]

I love how inspirational you are!

[@KitatheExplorer]

Im an avid solo traveler myself! It’s so liberating when you can pick your own restaurant to eat at or just be yourself! And I’m so glad your mom convinced you to stay in Taiwan!

[@Bemytravelmuse]

I'm so glad too!

[@lovecatmom]

love this!!! listening to this before my solo road trip with my cat. :)

[@Bemytravelmuse]

omg that sounds SO CUTE

[@MyLifeAsLouis]

Started travelling solo a few years ago & I have the best experience so far! I also use Couchsurfing to meet with other travelers if I decide that I wanna explore around the area with some mates. :)

[@Bemytravelmuse]

I love Couchsurfing too! Just really need to screen through the profile carefully.

[@ozzymorrison8628]

Solo travel for a woman and a man is totally different....i love it

[@marykish4173]

I was planning a trip to Puerto Rico solo and I got such negative feed back that it began to make me nervous 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@Bemytravelmuse]

Listen to yourself and not others! ;)

[@relatemusic2552]

go!

[@buddylewis2743]

Good talk.

[@floridas_own]

Can’t wait to have my first solo travel

[@profhortsunlover1536]

i've been travelling with my younger sibling for years but she always manages to ruin the holiday i'm going alone to get away from her :D

[@dianamaguicay]

Watching this cause i want to try SOLO TRAVEL. It’s one of my bucketlist my only problem is not be able to get picture of myself in the country where i visit lol But heeey there’s monopad lol.

[@worldadventuretravel]

I love traveling alone and PREFER it. I want to move organically through a place and be able to experience the people, the culture, and all the sensory things unique to an area. Having other people with me is distracting. I also don't want everything to have to be aa democratic discussion over how long we stay somewhere, what we do, whether we accept an invitation from a local or check out something we spot while there, etc. I want to be fully free to guide my experience according to my travel preferences. The only way I'd enjoy having someone with me more than being myself is if their travel style is exactly like mine. The only thing that sucks is that being female makes certain parts of the world that I really want to experience off-limits to me because of safety. Otherwise I'd love to see Lebanon, Turkey, Iran, and N. Africa.

[@randyv8232]

What a great video. Curious though, have you ever tried group Travel?

[@FaeDruid]

I doubt people will approach a middle aged man who is solo. I just don’t believe that. You get approached because you’re young, attractive, and “safe”.

[@TBGmario]

Good stuff 👌

[@Bemytravelmuse]

Thanks!

[@adeelraiz8172]

Looking so pretty.God bless you and your family

[@Bemytravelmuse]

Thank you!

[@krisann00]

Okay so, as my name is Kristin too, it really felt like you were talking directly to me, haha

[@Bemytravelmuse]

Hi fellow Kristin!

[@NickFaulkner]

I really want to solo travel but I feel bad leaving my wife at home while she works.

[@Bemytravelmuse]

That’s tough. I’m often traveling without Garrett, but he’s happy for me and wants me to have these experiences. Our jobs have different schedules, but we travel together whenever we can!

[@cliveashley9364]

Nice 👍 vlog watching fr jamaica 😎🌅

[@staceywilliams1863]

Any ladies traveling to Jamaica in August?

[@chilly2171]

how did you take photos solo?

[@user-ru1ll2nw5c]

漂亮

[@daviel1005]

The parts about not having to decide everything by committe are true regardless of your gender, but whether and to what extent the locals will be friendly to you..................................yeah, no-one is going to be that friendly to you if you are a guy travelling independently, and certainly no-one is going to take you under their wing. On the flip side, if you are in decent enough shape as a guy and look confident, the chances of you getting mugged are basically zero, as there are easier targets.

[@aoefeable]

My son travelled by himself to Thailand and ended up living with a local family and had experiences most tourists travelling with others wouldn’t have. 😊

[@billbuffington3037]

Do you have any plans to travel east, like in North Carolina or Tennessee? The Blue Ridge Mountains are beautiful

[@Bemytravelmuse]

Absolutely!

[@molekuax8646]

Traveling alone is sad. I will always prefer travelling with someone who I love to share experiences.

[@vj_great551]

Sometimes u have to solo travel...I tried group tour and I hated it... u don't get to spend time as u wish in the place u like..... I traveled solo and I kinda liked it... then again if someone accompanies I don't hate it....

[@BeniSedano]

Travel should be romantic. Get someone. You're smart and beautiful. Budy Body - always