In today’s time, one of the most effective ways in which a person can reboot themselves and get away from the fast paced life of the working class is by travelling. Leaving your comfort zone and exposing yourself to unknown and new scenery and culture is known to help not just the mental health of a person but also have great physical effects too. In Japan, as a form of therapy, psychologists are known to recommend travelling, especially to a more vegetation rich environment, to help their mental health.

The most common way to plan a trip is to collect a few of your friends and family and plan to go to a location which everyone can enjoy. Though travelling with a group is a great idea and has many benefits, there are many benefits to travelling solo too. Going on adventures on your own is an experience which cannot be matched by anything else. Even though it is an experience for the ages, travelling solo is really heavy in the wallet. In this article, we would look into the benefits of travelling solo and also look into some of the countries where one can travel to and keep it light on the wallet. 

Benefits of Travelling Solo

Visiting a country for a vacation with your friends and family is an amazing experience where you are surrounded by the people who love you and the vacation acts as a great bonding experience. Even though travelling with a group is great, there are benefits to travelling solo some of which are listed out below

• Freedom to Move

When travelling with a group of people a plan has to be created beforehand, by yourself or after having consulted a travel guide, in order to keep things more streamlined and avoid any form of confusion between the group members. A vacation immediately starts to feel like a chore. Travelling solo gives you a chance to either plan things or be spontaneous at the moment. Even if a plan has been created, since you are solo, there won’t be an issue if you plan to take a detour. 

• Make new Friends

Travelling to a new country is an adventure. It is a way to immerse oneself in the culture and people of the country. If travelling in a group, you will be more interested in interacting with the group members. Though you are still travelling, you won’t be able to completely indulge yourself into the culture. Travelling solo will help you stay open to having conversations with the locals, or even meet other travellers. This will help you have a wider array of experience which will be hindered if travelling with a pre-assembled group.  

• Everyone (i.e. you) are always happy

the biggest problem with travelling with a group is that, in order to keep the tranquillity of the group everyone must be kept happy. this means that every decision when made needs to have the approval of everyone. This always leaves some of the people cranky as they do not get to go where they want. These few unhappy individuals can really spoil the mode. When travelling solo, all the decisions are yours and you can go anywhere your mind contends to. In fact, if you just feel like lazing around on a beach with a drink in your hand, you could do that too.   

• Builds confidence

Travelling to an entirely new country is an experience like none other. You get to put yourself in a completely new position, out of your natural habitat and comfort zone. As an individual who is not familiar to the norms of the new country, you would be forced to try new things and interact with people to get your bearings. Not only does this add to your experience, but all this interacting and making solo decisions will help you gain a new sense of confidence which you couldn’t acquire in any other setting.  

Countries Suited for Solo Travel

Travelling solo, through an enriching experience, can have a very heavy blow on the person wallet. though most of the famous travel destinations in the world are known to be expensive, there are those countries which can help curb one’s wanderlust and yet keep it easy on the finances. Please Note that Visa And Immigration Policies are different For Below Suggested Countries. Following are some of the examples

• Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is an Island nation in the Caribbean archipelago located off the coast of Miami, Florida. The country has had a rich history which began from the first time when the Spanish explorer docked here and gave it the name which means ‘Rich Port’. The island nation, surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, has many beaches that one can visit. While San Juan is the main metro where travellers can get a taste of the cuisine and nightlife, beaches at Rincon are favoured by surfers for the great swells they can catch there. 

• Tanzania

Tanzania is located on the Eastern coast of the African continent. Tanzania was the home to major archaeological digs which unearthed many fossils of our ancestors, the Homo Sapiens, and is still home to one of the oldest existing ethnic groups, the Hadzabe. The country is home to many national parks and game reserves which are open to visitation. Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa, is also located in Tanzania.     

• Philippines

An archipelagic country of the southeastern coast of China, Philippines is a great option for people looking to travel at a cheaper price. The country is an amalgam of 7,641 islands divided into 17 regions. The country, being located in the tropical region, is known to have the best bio-diversity which makes its forest one of its most attractive qualities. Other than the vegetation, Philippines also has beaches, heritage sites and monuments all of which are worth a look. 

• Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos

Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos make up the Indochinese Sub-Continent and has been an important tourist destination for many years. This section of Asia was first colonized by the French and even today there are many buildings and monuments which speak of their rich history. The countries are known to have great beaches and Buddhist pilgrimage spots along with one of the most exquisite cuisines in the world. 

• South Korea

South Korea is an East Asian country which is very famous for its rich culture and the technological advancements they have made. Though they share a border with their estranged sister country North Korea, it has never demotivated tourists from travelling to this country. The city is a hub for people who are a fan of K-Pop, a famous genre of music. Others may come to visit Busan, the second largest city in the country which is famous for their beaches and the numerous festivals that are conducted here every year.