I think that everyone should solo travel at least once in their life. I first began solo traveling back in 2018 after realizing that I wanted to pursue a more fulfilling life and start seeing more of the world, and since then it has become my favorite way to travel.
There’s so much you can gain from solo traveling in your 20’s that you just can’t get when you’re traveling with others. With solo travel, you have complete control over the trip and get to make all the decisions. Solo travel pushes you to be your own person and to rely on yourself to navigate the world.
If you have never gone on a solo trip, the idea of it can sound extremely daunting. But I’m here to show you why it’s all worth it to take the leap.
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Here are my top 5 reasons why you should solo travel in your 20’s:
1. Life’s Too Short
When I made the decision to start traveling in my 20’s, I realized how difficult it can be to plan trips with friends and loved ones that fit everyone’s schedules.
Especially around this age, everyone I know is at different stages in life. In your 20’s we’re all focused on building our lives and choosing our own paths.
I ultimately realized that if I wanted to start traveling, I should just take myself! I live by the motto “Life’s too short”, and didn’t want to wait for everyone’s schedules to align just so I could go visit the parts of the world that I’ve always wanted to see.
This is also the mindset that led me to want to start traveling in my 20’s altogether – I didn’t want to wait for retirement to start seeing the world.
We’re never actually guaranteed tomorrow, so I try to make the most out of my life today. Why wait?
2. The Itinerary is in Your Hands
My favorite part about solo travel is that the itinerary is completely in your hands. You get to do whatever you want to do!
Planning the trip is entirely up to you. No need to collaborate with a group or make any compromises because the trip is 100% yours.
You get to make all the decisions on where to stay, where to eat, what to do, and travel at the pace you like. And I think that when you have this much control over how you travel, you’ll enjoy the whole experience that much more.
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3. Solo Travel Provides the Best Opportunity for Self-Growth and Soul Searching
Solo travel definitely pushes you out of your comfort zone, but in the best way possible.
While solo traveling, you learn how to rely on yourself to do all the research, get around at your destination, manage your budget – everything! It can be challenging to have to go at it all on your own, but this is how you grow. And isn’t that what your 20’s are all about anyway?
A solo trip is also the perfect opportunity to do some soul searching and really get to know yourself. It’s the best time to self-reflect and gives us the space needed to recharge from our daily lives.
It’s a great way to reset from the day-to-day. I always come back from a solo trip feeling clear-headed and lighter. New experiences and new adventures are good for the soul.
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4. Experience Complete Freedom and Autonomy – Travel on Your Own Terms!
When solo traveling, you get to travel the way you want to travel. Wake up when you want to wake up, go at the pace you want to go at, travel spontaneously or by the schedule of your itinerary. It’s all up to you!
On a solo trip, the world is your oyster. Feeling that level of freedom is something that I find to be invaluable. You get to choose how to live the day when you wake up in the morning.
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5. Solo Travel Makes it Easier to Stay within Your Budget
When you don’t need to collaborate with a group, it’s easier to travel within your means and to enjoy the trip the way that you want to. And when you have the power to make all the decisions, you’ll enjoy the entire experience even more.
Solo travel takes some of the stress out of planning when you only need to refer to your own preferences.
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Solo traveling has become my favorite way to travel because of the sense of complete freedom that comes with it. There is just no better feeling than being able to live your life exactly how you want to!
When all the planning and navigating is up to you, it forces you to rely on yourself for everything. Solo travel challenges you to get out of your comfort zone and to be personally accountable for all your own decisions.
These kinds of life lessons are simply invaluable and are so important for our personal growth in our 20’s. After all, life is short and the world is wide – Now is the time to be living!
Have you ever considered taking a solo trip? I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!
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Hi I’m Rylie – Welcome to my corner of the internet!
I’m a solo traveler & photographer turned full-time corporate travel agent – born and raised in Southern California but now based in Colorado.
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