Solo travel has broken the stereotype of lonely soul-searching singletons - with trips to suit every age, budget and mindset, plenty are taking the plunge
Years ago, a friend made a comment which I have always found depressing. “What’s the point in going somewhere alone?” she said. “If there’s no one to share the experience, then it doesn’t really count.”
Learning to enjoy my own company has been one of life’s greatest lessons. But over the past 28 years, I have also picked up a few practical tips: be sensible but never sacred; seize opportunities; watch your guard but never underestimate human kindness. spawning a rise in single-seat counter-style dining and solitary phone booth-size karaoke bars. And navigating the efficient public transport system is also much easier thanks to numbered stations and colour-coded train lines.offers a self-guided Japan Solo trip, balancing time to explore alone with group activities including a street food tour of Osaka, exploring Kyoto’s Gion geisha district and a cookery class in Tokyo.
A seven-day France in a Week trip from £1,052pp, including mixed-board accommodation. Flights or train to Paris extra. Departs 20 July,For centuries, sailors have harnessed the power of the wind to navigate the oceans. But the success of any voyage is determined by a team effort.means that there are plenty of opportunities to bond with new friends or sneak off into a corner and spend some contemplative time alone.
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