I have a problem, a problem with solo travelers who think so
high of themselves and belittle non-solo travelers. I have traveled alone to a
few places, loved my secluded time, but that does not mean that I would want to
indulge in solo travel every time. Solo travel is not the sole best way to
travel. I have seen many solo travelers bragging about their experiences, and
they make sure that they make other people feel like they are missing something
in life if they do not go to place alone. Many experiences in life are unique,
but that does not mean that everyone should indulge in them to attain nirvana!
Many people, for example, would never think about scaling
the Mount Everest. Does that mean that their life is incomplete?
Never!
I have not done bungee jumping yet, but I do not consider
myself any less of a traveler. I am a mountain-trekker at heart, a sleeping
buddy at the beach, and a random person on the streets of the world. I love to
wander around places all alone, but that is because I have a personality like
that. I like to be on my own. I like the space solo travel gives me, but I
never brag about it. I hate promoting the notion that I am, in any way,
superior to others. When I started solo travel, I had no idea that it would
become the coolest thing on social media. I had never even thought about it. It
was just more convenient for me to go around alone than wait for people to
accompany me. However, I love traveling with people whenever we can make a
plan.
Traveling with family
Whenever I go out with my family, I love the time I spend
with them. Even if it is a short weekend getaway, I make sure to be with them. As
they say, “We owe our life to our parents.” I feel the same obligation, as well
as, love towards them. My parents and siblings are a cool set of people; they
do not bore me at all. That is why; I love their company even if I have to go
to a place like Thailand where other people would not even think about going
with a family.
The spirit of travel
I don’t let anyone judge me for what I do. I have the
adventurous spirit in me and the curiosity to explore places. I have the
freedom to do things I like, be at places I dream about, and be with people I
like. Then why on earth, I should not visit places with people. Personally
saying, I get bored of my company sometimes. That is when I like to be with
friends or family.
Solo travel may be fun sometimes, but not always. When the Self-Drive Cars in Bangalore were
launched, I wanted to go for a road trip, but not alone. So I called two of my
friends and convinced them to accompany me to Coorg. I got to drive an SUV for
the first time, and I had a blast for sure. I, sometimes fall short of words
when I comes to explaining my feelings to anyone. Friends are an awesome gift
from God.
People are often educative, so are my friends. I
love talking while driving or trekking, maybe about politics, education,
country, or any random thing in the world. However, I make sure that I talk
witt informative people. Many travel buddies have given me unforgettable memories,
which would never have been possible if I were alone.
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