5 minutes agoAuthor: Shelly Acharya
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There is a book by American writer Sheryl Strayed – ‘The Wild: From Lost to Found to Pacific Crest Trail’. This book remained in the New York Times bestseller list for a long time. This book is the story of a 26-year-old girl traveling the entire Pacific Crest Trail alone.
One day the girl hangs her bag on her back and leaves. She walks alone for months on a 250-km long high mountain path. She has no experience of hiking. She has no help or support either.
She travels alone through mountains, forests, passes and small rivers. This journey alone changes her completely. In 2014, a film with the same name was made on this book, which was nominated for an Oscar.
Not just Sheryl Strayed, there are many others whose lives have changed because of solo traveling. Actress Neena Gupta has proved that there is no age limit to live life to the fullest. She went on her first solo trip at the age of 65. Recently, she visited Greece and it was a life-changing experience for her.
Bollywood veteran actor Pankaj Tripathi also believes that solo travelling is important. He feels lost without travelling. In an interview, he said, “After 12th, every child should tour the whole of India in the least amount of money. It will definitely change you. It can make you a better person. I have travelled a lot in India and I still want to see the river from its origin to its end.”
So today’Relationship‘ In this column we will talk about solo traveling and its benefits. Along with this we will also talk about-
- How solo traveling can change your perspective on life and the world.
- What precautions should be taken while traveling solo?
How solo traveling can change your life
‘Travel the world carefree, where is life then?
If life remains then where will this youth go again.
This sher of Khwaja Mir Dard describes the meaning of travelling very well. Often we go to a tourist place with family, friends or our partner. But there are very few people who like to travel alone or have the courage to do it.
Some people want to travel solo but are unable to do so. Some want to go to the mountains, sit on the seashore and see nature closely, but their work and responsibilities do not allow them to do so. Or they find some excuse not to do it.
But even amidst all the work and responsibilities, a small beginning can be made. All that is needed is a small effort to take the first step.
You can start with a small (2-3 days) solo trip. This trip can be to any place which is near your location. You may have never been there before and want to know about that place. Only when you go there, you can feel that beautiful feeling. After that you will be able to see a positive change in your life.
feels like freedom
In solo traveling, you are traveling alone. It gives you a feeling of freedom because you are free to take any decision. You do not have to depend on anyone. You do not have to decide the place to visit, time, food and other things according to someone else. You are completely free to take every decision of yours and are also responsible for every decision.
That is why it is said that along with freedom comes responsibility.
Solo traveling teaches the lesson of self-reliance
Solo traveling teaches you to solve your own problems and control every aspect of your trip. When you do everything yourself while traveling, then you start doing your own things in life too.
Stepping out of your comfort zone and seeing the world
Traveling alone gives you a chance to learn new skills. You get out of your comfort zone. You get a chance to meet other people during the journey. Some people even find their life partner on a solo trip.
Solo travel makes you meet yourself
When you spend time in a peaceful place far away from the daily routine, crowd, office and household chores, it gives you a chance to meet yourself. You are able to find answers to many questions going on inside you with a calm mind. Sometimes you are also able to discover the talent hidden within you.
The 2010 American romantic drama film ‘Eat Pray and Love’ also shows the importance of solo travel. In it, Julia Roberts plays the role of Elizabeth Gilbert, who thought she had everything she wanted in life – a home, a husband and a successful career. Then after a sudden divorce, she does not know what is really important in life. Gathering the courage to step out of her comfort zone, she travels to Italy, India and Bali. After this solo travel, she is able to find herself. This film is based on the book of the same name written by Elizabeth Gilbert.
Understand the benefits of solo trip in some detail-
- The best thing about traveling alone is that you don’t have to take anyone along, bear anyone’s responsibility, or make your plans according to anyone.
- You can decide your decisions, place, arrival and departure time yourself. You do not have to manage your time according to someone else’s time.
- When we go travelling with others, we have to decide the hotel stay, food and travel budget according to them. But there is no such problem in solo travel.
- In this, you can spend the whole day according to your wish. There is no compulsion to bear someone else’s tantrums and irritating habits.
These precautions are necessary before solo traveling
Solo travel is not as easy as it seems because it is important to take some precautions during this time. Whenever you plan a solo travel, keep in mind the points written in the graphic below and take steps with caution, understanding and responsibility.
So what are you waiting for? If you are planning to travel, then get ready for solo travel. But do not forget to take the necessary precautions given above.
