Traveling Alone or With a Companion: Which Do You Prefer?

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Back in my high school days, I was extremely shy. I didn’t really interact much with my classmates, and I rarely joined school activities unless they were mandatory. It was quite different from when I was in elementary school, when I was very outgoing, playful, and talkative.

During high school, though, I actually enjoyed spending time by myself, especially reading books. I found that I was more comfortable and could enjoy myself more when I was alone rather than when I had someone with me. Whenever I was with someone, I would feel pressured to think about what we should talk about, especially when I wasn’t completely comfortable around that person.

When we were younger, we didn’t really understand what was happening or why our behavior could change so much. I couldn’t explain why I became so different from the way I was in elementary school. But the truth was, I genuinely enjoyed being on my own.

There were times when I even asked myself, “Is it normal to enjoy being alone?” When we’re young, we don’t always realize that it’s perfectly okay to spend time by ourselves. We don’t always need to have someone with us to enjoy our time.

We often look at our friends and see them surrounded by so many people, and we naturally think that having lots of friends is how we’re supposed to be. But as I grew older, I realized that everyone has a different way of enjoying life. For some people, being surrounded by others brings happiness, while for others, there is something comforting and fulfilling about simply enjoying their own company.

As I got older, I became more certain about what I really enjoy. I actually love traveling alone because I get to decide where I want to go, create my own itinerary, and make my own plans without having to consider someone else’s preferences. Most of all, I can eat wherever I want without having to ask if my companion likes the food or not.

But honestly, there are also times when I wish I had a friend or family member with me. There are moments when I get excited about something I see while traveling, and I want to share that excitement, my thoughts, and everything I’m experiencing with someone. But since I’m traveling alone, I end up keeping those thoughts to myself and having the whole conversation in my head.

Traveling with companions is also great, and sometimes it can be even more fun. But we can’t deny that there are times when people don’t agree on what they want to do, where they want to go, or what they want to eat. I guess that’s one of the things I’ve learned to avoid by traveling solo.

Maybe I travel alone most of the time because I’ve simply gotten used to going places by myself. But if I’m traveling with people I’m really close to, I also enjoy it a lot. I especially love traveling with a group of people who are easy to get along with, who are comfortable with each other, and who can agree on most things.

So, how about you? Which do you prefer when traveling going solo or traveling with companions?

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