Before departing, I was a little nervous about the safety aspects of travelling alone as a young woman. However, I found that staying in hostels and making friends with other young tourists who were in the same boat was a great method to staying safe. For me, the best things about solo travel were: •
The freedom of not having to answer to anyone else, and being able to make my own plans and do the things that were most interesting to me,
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Getting out of my comfort zone time and time again, challenging myself with new languages, new food, and immersing myself in foreign cultures,
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Best of all was the personal growth – the confidence gained, the independence that followed and the confirmation of self-worth and self-respect. These were all things which have made me a stronger and more resilient person.
Bled, Slovenia
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Lake Bled, Slovenia