First of all, HAPPY EFFING NEW YEAR! With each new year, people do this thing and it’s really lame. It’s called new years resolutions, and I hate them. With that being said, here’s a new years resolution for you. 🙂 Travel more. Traveling is a part of life that has pushed, motivated, and opened my eyes to a plethora of experiences. Ever since I was kid my parents told me I didn’t know to how shoot a soccer ball right, and it hurt my feelings. But guess what!? I sure the heck can travel right! Mmmph! Let’s discuss how to harness your power through solo travel.
“Traveling is exciting, but it can also be nerve wracking. “
Traveling is exciting, but it can also be nerve wracking. It’s expensive, but it can also be cheap. Solo travel can be less expensive, but more nerve wracking, especially if it’s your first time. You’re excited to try new things, but you’re afraid to do them alone. Why though? You harness your power through solo travel by going out on a limb and proving to yourself that you can do it with or without others. Is it great to go out as a group? Yeah, sometimes…( I hate people because they’re always complaining *rolls eyes*). But in those instances that not everyone is at leisure to make the trip, do you sulk and cry and let life pass you by because no one can come? No you big baby! *slap* You grab life by the horns, and book that trip. Don’t forget to change the 2 to 1.
“When you first get off the plane and land at your destination, you might freak out…”
When you first get off the plane and land at your destination, you might freak out, especially if you’re in a foreign country and you don’t speak the language (those are the best). Everything kind of hits you, and then your brain spirals into “what ifs” and then you scream in your head WTF AM I DOING HERE!? Then someone pushes past you at baggage claim and again while waiting for the shuttle. You have 2 options. You can go home. Or you can stay and enjoy the damn trip.
If you choose to stay, congrats! You’ve passed level 2. Level 1 was booking the tickets. Wow. Look at you, winning at life! If you went home….I have no words for you….*ahem…loser*. Now that you’re in a new place, go explore!
You want to start small. Go to the shops, grab some coffee, people watch and get a feel of the vibes, the culture. Feel the wind on your skin, or rain, whatever. Walk around, take some pics. No one cares that you’re by yourself. And btw, as far as safety goes, just don’t do anything or go anywhere that you wouldn’t in your hometown. No alleyways, staying out after dark dark dark, heavy drinking, you have to babysit you, no one is doing that for you. So remember that.
Next (I hope you had some plans) go over your list of things to do, and be sure to make space for spontaneity. Leaving out unallocated time is one of my favorite things to do. Even while solo traveling, you’re never truly alone, as you may end up meeting fellow solo travelers.
The fun part is exploring.
Now that you’ve revisited and maybe revised your list, get going. Take a shower and rest for the day if you need to. Or if it’s late, pick up the next morning. Some people are early risers on vacay, some sleep in. You can sleep in at home, so why are you playing games? Wake that ahhhssss up! Skydiving? Don’t mind if you do. Bungee jump? Do it! I dare you! Those can be some of the scariest things to do even with other people! But to know you’ve accomplished something like that on your own is so rewarding. Once you’re done. Go eat. Remember that girl that had the walking farts and she didn’t know you were there? Ask if she’d like to join you for lunch if you see her again.
Repeat.
There’s no secret formula like Mr.Krabs from the Krusty Krab has. Or if there is one, the formula is you honestly. You have to want that challenge for yourself. I promise you’ll feel so invincible after. Hulk Smash!
“Your success and happiness lies in you. resolve to keep happy and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties.”
-Helen Keller