solo travel
You've got somewhere to go, but no one to go with; solo travel is the nexus of independence and opportunity.
How I Got the Nerve to Go Backpacking Alone
Doing anything alone is hard for a lot of people - we are social creatures, even us introverts, so it takes courage to decide to be alone. Only, doing something by ourselves is the biggest test of our resolve. We face the opinions of other people - expressions of concern, lack of encouragement, or intimidating expectation of success. Yet the more times we do something alone, the more we practice putting our foot down and doing what is the best for us. This is what I did on my first time backpacking alone. The results were exhilarating.
By Kate Nitzschke5 years ago in Wander
Wandering Soul
It has been a long time people are trapped in their houses. Following the mundane routine. While there are some special moments which we had with our families during the lockdown. Travelling the world with no boundaries and restrictions, exploring amazing things in life. I miss that a lot. I know there are so many travel junkies who are just waiting for the pandemic to end and wander around. Well, travelling is just considered as relaxation and a break by many people. But certain people in society love to do that and can turn travelling into their passion. While there are so many beliefs related to a career in the travel industry. If you tell your parents you want to be a travel blogger or say a tour guide they will have hundreds of question on the security and your future. According to them a degree in IT or business is more secure. Well, the degree is secure but at the cost of crushing your dreams and repeating the cycle of desk job every day. I would specifically like to elaborate on the reason to wander and what motivates you to do that. I hope this article helps to build up the courage for them who want to break the thought and wander around for the rest of their life!
By Prajakta ingale5 years ago in Wander
If you're waiting for a sign to travel, here it is!
I was born in New Zealand and moved to Australia as a young girl. I was old enough to recognize and understand differences in people, culture, and lifestyle. Experiencing such a big change at such a young age was momentarily uncomfortable, but proved to be a solid foundation for me as a teenager and now adult. I learned about acceptance, inclusivity, and open-mindedness. I'm certain I would've learned those qualities anyway, but this experience is something I would never trade.
By Emma-Rain Kirifi5 years ago in Wander
Homeward bound
Almost a year in the RV with two crazy cats and I haven't completely lost my mind. I'd be lying if I said it hasn't been one hell of a ride along the way. Between the adventures and struggles along the way, having views similar to this along the way make it that much better. Some days, I need to just get out of it. Get away from the same four walls that seem to occasionally close in on me. For which, I'm grateful for the people that I've chosen to be surrounded by. Those that are willing to listen to those silly rants and then allow me to join them on random trips to the store for a quick escape and not having to take the very thing I need escaping from with me. Yet, I find myself wanting to get back to it as quickly as I left it because it brings me the same amount of joy and peace. Knowing that it's mine and if I ever get bored of the place I'm in, I can quickly pack everything up and move on to the next place. A place where I can sit outside by a pit of literal fire during the midwest Autumn weather and know that I'm okay. I made it another day and I didn't have to leave my home behind to enjoy it.
By the nomadic trio5 years ago in Wander
Venturing into Terra-Incognita
As I sit in my room while we are in the midst of a global pandemic that has devoured thousands of people across the globe, my mind wanders off to the days when we were free enough to travel across the globe and have adventures. I am not sure what the future holds for me in the post-covid era so I want to utilize this time to write about my travel experience to Europe. This was my first time traveling alone and it was an exciting experience. The solo-travel inspiration came from a friend who traveled alone before and booking a tour group to do it came from another concerned friend who feared for my safety. I felt safer booking a tour that made all the arrangements as a first-time solo traveler. I grew up in many cities as my parents were always moving across the country. A predominant part of my childhood memories consists of packing, unpacking, moving, adjusting to a different climate-culture-people and then bidding them adieu as if my entire life was teaching me to let go. To some, it was a broken childhood and to some, it was a life full of new experiences but to me, it was all I had. What I really wanted in life was to escape, to dream, to do more, to be more and travel all the distant and friendly lands. This felt like my chance to live my dream, so off I went to London.
By Devika Pathak5 years ago in Wander
The beginning
Well, we have to start from the beginning, which is the day I left Washington State on February 22, 2017. With a 40L backpack, no real plan, and no intentions of returning. I was in such disbelief when I packed my backpack and was on the way heading to the airport. It was such a surreal feeling. Knowing this is everything you have ever wanted, but terrified of the unknown. So after going through security and boarding the plane, I sat down and realized there was no one else on this plane. I won the lottery that day the whole cabin was empty. I can say this was the best flight I have ever had in my life. I slept over all three chairs, stretching in the aisle, plus the amazing flight attendants. Being up amongst the clouds seeing the world from a whole new perspective. I had a sense of knowing I was on the right path, and I have never looked back.
By Meagan Meredith5 years ago in Wander
Top 5 Places to Travel Alone
Tuscany, Italy Tuscany, Italy is a popular travel destination for its picturesque countryside, historical sights, and beautiful buildings. The capital, Florence, which is Italy's largest city, is home to a number of world-known architectural masterpieces, including Michelangelo's" David" sculpture, Leonardo Da Vinci's "Last Supper" and the Duomo basilico.
By Rafael Escobar5 years ago in Wander
LA Baby
Chapter 1 I’m not intelligent to know all about zeros and ones (binary code) however I am smart about some things. Having survival skills has helped me along the way and I learned ‘street smarts’. Thieving is easy if you know what you are doing. Food at the corner store, easy. I did it without food stamps and a large backpack half empty out of the clerk’s field of view. Didn’t care too much about cameras and I went early in the morning. I’m in Los Angeles, California taking seasoned seaweed off the bottom rack stashing them for breakfast. Kimchi. I’ll drink water from the mission on Skid Row because I’m too lazy to take the chocolate milk. All week I’ve been waiting for my new EBT card. It doesn’t matter which state you have your card in and if you shut up about it you’ll have an advantage in other states sometimes. I have to be quick, no lollygagging.
By Jennifer Hughes5 years ago in Wander
