Why You Should Travel in Your 20s
I Visited 30 Countries Before I Turned 30, and Here’s What I Learned
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Even now, as I am closer to 30 than 20, many of my female friends have never travelled by themselves abroad. Being lonely or the fear of something awful happening are often the two biggest concerns, but being a young woman by yourself allows you to be one thing we are often not persuaded to be: selfish. Solo travel means only doing what you want when visiting a city, without compromising for another person. It also means time spent without having to make small talk: you'll experience silence and a break from the hectic daily life, as well as seeing somewhere you wouldn't be able to if you waited for friends to become available to join you. It's amazing what a holiday alone can teach.