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Have you travelled alone? If not, then you haven’t explored yourself right. An eminent speaker has once quoted, “As you move outside of your comfort zone, what was once the unknown and frightening becomes your new normal. To travel in such a way is to take a journey into yourself.” Don’t you think so? If you are still unambiguous, let me show you some statistics. According to Solo travelling blog survey, More than 80% prefer independent solo travel. Not only this but also in an Infographics article, G adventures notes a 134% increase in solo travellers since 2008. Did you know that solo travellers make up a small portion of the travelling population almost 11% of the world’s population? Though it seems like a small number, it has increased a lot since past 10 years.

People travel for various reasons; it can be a business trip, backpacking travel or an adventurous one. For what so ever reason one might travel, one can experience themselves better when they travel alone.

Let me decode it, here are a few reasons why you should travel solo;

• It is a chance to unwind and relax, as you can travel at your own pace.
• You can look forward to experiencing new cultures, customs and traditions.
• Take holidays on your own irrespective of others decisions, as you are the boss in your journey.
• It allows you to escape from your daily life and blows away that stress which boggles you.
• Nevertheless, you are yourself when you travel. You are liberal, wild and not conscious.
• You challenge yourself, gain confidence, learn from experiences and inhabiting them is a top notch!
• Get to meet new people, those little talks and incidents make your journey much more memorable.
• If you possess that zeal to learn new things, then your solo journey will inevitably be a blissful one.

Recent studies have also stated women tend to travel solo more than men. Right now in the year 2018, it is the current trend, and which has generated interest on a large scale.

• 72% of lady travellers were enthusiastic about making a journey solo and have actually travelled on their own for work or pleasure.
• Women tend to take a break from their environment as they are loaded with restrictions most of the time.
• Women tend to be more comfortable on their own when they are wandering solo.
• They are more adventurous than men.

This does not mean that only single women make up solo travellers, women with children and partners also travel independently. Among solo travellers, most of them are American Women and British as well. When it comes to international destinations, 50% of the women choose Europe while remaining chooses USA or Australia. Women in unaccompanied outings prefer spa or wellness retreat than an adventure travel, while men prefer cycling and sailing expedition when they go on a single-handed adventure.

Well, Age is just a number when it comes to travelling! Not only women but also older ones are more enthusiastic about travelling solo. Did you know that the average age of a solo traveller is 54? The solo travelling community is not restricted from 18-40 years. The average person age of solo traveller is expected to rise in the upcoming years.  People irrespective of their age and financial stability are willing to travel more and experience the unknown life.

In this ever-changing world of travel, more and more people are exploring their own! Whether you are a solo traveller or an amateur backpacker here are few solitary travel facts and statistics which may interest you;

• Solo travellers like to travel internationally. In some age groups, not one person responded that they were only interested in domestic travel.
• Solo travellers are frequent travellers. 43% of respondents travel three or more times per year.
• Solo travellers take the unusual path. Solo travellers do not go for a fantasy suite or luxuries as they are interested in exploring themselves and not in materialistic things.
• Solo travellers start planning 6 months before departure. 25% of readers start planning 2 months or less before departure.

Apart from all these, what if you can earn while you travel? Sounds interesting? An informal way to make money while travelling alone and be a pro in earning while living a life you wanted. You may earn in many feasible ways in your additional time while travelling through;

• Creating a travel blog and posting your insight on the journey you have been through to reach the destination. You may also add Pros and Cons regarding the destination.

You may also address the willing beginners to travel solo and also help them in giving feedback on the destination. Once you start blogging you may also create your own interest in marketing. Digital marketing is also a great platform for the solo travellers. It can provide you with that ease of earning income while travelling.

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• If photography is one of your things and you would love to capture scenic and stunning moments then those incredible pictures; video vlogging can be another source of income. Here are few tips to click like a pro irrespective of any weather condition.

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• When you travel solo, you have that edge in taking time, acquiring something new and survive the odds.

Many people who haven’t tried it themselves are worried about loneliness when you’re by yourself, but in fact, it can be far from lonely because it puts you in a situation where you’re encouraged to speak to new people. But nowadays, most of the people find joy in the way of travelling but not in the destination, which is the main reason for them to pack their bags and leave for a solo journey whenever or wherever they want to. The ultimate motivation for solo travel is a reflection of changing lifestyle patterns. So, what are you waiting for? Plan and pack your bags soon!

Happy solo travelling! 🙂