The Introverts Guide to Enjoying Solo Travel - Introvert Whisperer

Introvert Whisperer / The Introverts Guide to Enjoying Solo Travel - Introvert Whisperer The Introverts Guide to Enjoying Solo Travel Solo travel is a remarkable thing to enjoy. It’ll allow you to explore the world freely without relying on the company of anyone else.   However, it can prove to be quite a challenge for introverts as you may be reluctant to meet other people and join in with group activities.   If that’s the case; here’s the introvert’s guide to enjoying solo travel.   Explore beyond your comfort zone One great way to enjoy solo travel as an introvert is to explore the areas beyond your comfort zone.   While this may seem like an entirely daunting prospect at first, you’ll soon see developments and improvements in your confidence levels and people skills.   Any activity that you wouldn’t usually participate in, such as kayaking, mountain climbing or bungy jumping for example, will really push you out of your comfort zone and help to build your confidence massively. It will also show you that you’re much more capable of things than you first thought, which will only aid you when it comes to future solo travel trips.   Immerse yourself in nature a lot Immersing yourself in nature is such an ideal way to enjoy solo travel as an introvert.   Spending time in nature in places such as the beautiful Scottish Highlands really allows you to reconnect with yourself and become one with your surroundings. Walking in the Scottish Highlands is the perfect place to do this as you can enjoy the peace and quiet and enjoy spending some quality time with yourself.   Even if you only go for a walk through the local park in the city that you’re visiting, you can really try to reconnect with yourself and enjoy the beautiful scenery and tranquillity that nature offers.     Pluck up the courage to ask someone to take your picture As a notorious introvert, you may be incredibly shy when it comes to asking people, especially strangers, for a favour but as a solo traveller, this is an incredibly effective way to ensure you’re enjoying yourself.     Something as simple as asking someone to take your picture can be a great way to embrace solo travel and ensure that you document all your experiences. While taking your own pictures of all the landscapes and cityscapes that you’ve seen is amazing, you also need to make sure you’ve got plenty of pictures of yourself too!   Most people will be more than happy to help you out and take your picture, especially if they recognise how much of a big deal it was for you to go out of your way to ask them.   Sit near the bar at restaurants Another great way to enjoy solo travel as an introvert is to sit at the bar at restaurants. While it may seem like an odd thing to suggest, it’s actually a great tip to bear in mind when you’re solo travelling as an introvert.   This is because a seat at a table in the middle of a busy restaurant can feel quite overwhelming and intimidating, especially when you’re eating alone.     However, by sitting at the bar, you’ll have a great view of the ambience and vibe of the restaurant, without being in the middle of all the hubbub. It’ll also mean that you won’t have to feel too awkward when ordering your food as you’ll be close to the staff and waiters who can easily and comfortably take your order.   Take advantage of group tours As an introvert, you’re much more likely to want to spend the majority of your time alone when travelling.   However, a great way to enjoy your solo travel trip even more is to join group tours. You’ll get the chance to meet lots of new people, see things you might not have otherwise seen and it’s also a great opportunity to push yourself out of your comfort zone.   There are so many amazing group tours to take advantage of. Whether you want to join a group tour of an entire country, city or just an excursion, they can be an incredible way to enhance your solo travel experience even more.   Conclusion Enjoying solo travel comes in many different forms and variations. Each individual experience of solo travel pertains to each person but by following the steps above, you’re much more likely to enjoy your time solo travelling as an introvert.   Ensure you push yourself out of your comfort zone when travelling and try to join group tours when you can to give yourself the chance to meet new people and gain new experiences.     Immersing yourself in nature as much as you can is also a great way to enjoy solo travel as you’ll be able to take yourself off for long walks and enjoy the beautiful views and scenery.   Author Bio: Rebecca is a translator by day, and a traveler mostly at night. She is an expert on living with jet lag â€" and packing in tiny suitcases. You can read more of her exploits at RoughDraft. Go to top Do you know what your next career step is?   Many people don’t. 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