Are you more solo traveller or you you prefer traveling with a companion by your side? There is the list of advantages and disadvantages of traveling alone and with someone I find the most beneficial or, in some cases, frustrating:
TRAVELLING SOLO
Advantages:
– Personal growth- time for reflection, discovering your personality and needs
– Learning new skills (time management, decision making)
– Gaining independence and self-confidence
– More interactions with locals and foreigners
– Freedom- you decide and you make all decisions when it comes to choosing the accommodation, food and travel plan.
– No arguments and no need of compromises
– In come cases might be cheaper- if your travel companion likes comfort and the money is never a problem.
Disadvantages:
– Loneliness- you can be more homesick and suffer from cultural shock
– More dangerous- no one who can watch your bag or be with you in case of illness or another emergency situation
– Might be less fun- some locals might not get your jokes or have different attitude towards some stuff
– In some cases more expensive- you don’t share the expenses with your travel companion and pay for all
TRAVELLING WITH YOUR COMPANION
Advantages:
– Safe and more convenient- there is always someone to watch your stuff and make sure you won’t get hurt
– More fun- cracking jokes, having fun together
– Less expensive- you share expenses with your travel mate
– Less moments of loneliness and being homesick- your travel companion will cheer you up
Disadvantages:
– Arguments and endless compromises
– Being with one person all the time might be frustrating
Is anything else you would like to mention? How about your experience? Feel free to tell us in comments.
