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The Rise of Solo Travel: Go Your Own Way

June 03, 2025 by Annastasia McPherson |
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Spoiler Alert: You Are Excellent Company

Let’s clear something up right away — solo travel isn’t a last resort. It’s a power move.

Sure, sometimes your friends can’t commit to the dates, or your partner’s idea of adventure is binge-watching a new series. But that’s not why solo travel is having a moment (okay, a movement). It's because people are discovering something amazing: traveling alone can be incredible.

When you travel solo, you call all the shots. Want to spend three hours in an obscure museum geeking out over ancient coins? Go for it. Feel like skipping the hike and opting for a long, leisurely nap followed by gelato in the sun? Absolutely. It’s your trip, your rules — and that kind of autonomy feels amazing.

And the world is catching on. Destinations are becoming more solo-traveler savvy. Hostels have even had a glow-up — think trendy design, co-working spaces, and community events. Group tours designed just for solo adventurers are thriving, offering curated experiences without the pressure of being part of a couple. Even resorts are joining the party, adding communal dining tables and social lounges that make meeting new people feel natural (and not at all awkward).

Traveling alone can be deeply empowering. You learn to trust your instincts, navigate the unexpected, and open up to new people and experiences. It's eye-opening, a little exhilarating, and — let’s be real — kind of addictive. Once you’ve had that moment of sitting in a café in a new city, journaling your thoughts with no schedule and no obligations... you’re hooked.

So yes, take yourself on that dream trip. Fly across the world or road trip to the next state. Sit by the window, order the dessert, and savor every solo second. You’re not just on a vacation — you’re on a journey with the best travel buddy you’ve got: you.

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