{"id":5404,"date":"2023-03-01T21:52:27","date_gmt":"2023-03-02T01:52:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/monastere.ca\/non-classifiee\/solo-travel-an-adventure-within\/"},"modified":"2023-03-06T18:56:46","modified_gmt":"2023-03-06T22:56:46","slug":"solo-travel-an-adventure-within","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/monastere.ca\/en\/culture-2\/solo-travel-an-adventure-within\/","title":{"rendered":"Solo travel: an adventure within"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Are you ready to explore the world, but don\u2019t have anyone to go with? Why not go on a solo adventure this time? You might just get a taste for it! <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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The taste of freedom<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Life is a never-ending list of commitments to our bosses, our friends, our family and more. So why not take time for yourself and make your own needs a priority for once? Travelling on your own lets you experience freedom like never before. No appointments, no responsibilities, no schedule and no compromising. It means choosing your own pace, your own activities: in short, choosing yourself<\/em>! It can be a bit scary at first, but you\u2019ll soon see that solo travel is full of pleasant surprises. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Self-discovery<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Travelling alone gives you an opportunity to discover who you really are, to better understand yourself and to show resiliency when facing challenges. It drives you to reach out to others, get out of your comfort zone and trust yourself. When you travel on your own, you can turn your gaze inward. And when you return from a solo trip, you feel lighter, more confident and ready to overcome obstacles with a smile.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Living in the moment<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Travelling gives you a chance to clear your mind and leave your problems behind. You\u2019ll be more open to being fully present in the moment. For many travellers, it\u2019s an opportunity to meditate<\/a>, whether in a room, at a park or on the move. You can also enjoy moments of mindfulness<\/a>. That means paying attention to what\u2019s happening around you, without interruption or judgment. It\u2019s an opportunity to enjoy these unique moments that life offers us\u2014with ourselves!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Gratitude<\/strong> <\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Discovering other places and other customs naturally raises our awareness about our living conditions, our freedom and the diversity of the human experience. To travel is to be amazed, to be touched, sometimes even upset by what you see. Beauty, poverty, taboos and culture can all swirl together in a single trip. Travel gives us an opportunity to put our everyday problems into perspective. Seeing different countries can often give rise to feelings of appreciation and gratitude.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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A few tips for first-time solo travellers:<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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