• I used to be scared to travel alone, but I'm so glad I started doing it at 18. • Though I've been with my partner for 15 years, I still prefer solo travel. • It's easier to be spontaneous, and it's also good for my relationship.

As a young and carefree 18-year-old, I felt terrified at the idea of traveling on my own. Thankfully, I decided to start traveling anyway and went on my first trip to Tanzania. I caught the travel bug and continued traveling solo over the years, including trips to Thailand, Singapore, and Australia. It took a few years to truly overcome my fear, but an overland trip to South America at 22 taught me to be brave when I visited five countries alone after my friend left.

Solo travel makes me feel empowered, and it also makes me feel young again, as it reminds m

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