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Nov 2024
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248. The psychology of solo travelling

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Solo travelling is something that we romanticise a lot in our 20s and is a big thing on many of our bucket lists. It can be such a transformative experience, it allows you to listen to your intuition better, explore the places you've always dreamed about without waiting for others and builds a unique kind of confidence. In today's episode, we break down the psychology of solo travelling, including: 

  • What personality traits make a good solo traveller
  • Why are we so drawn to solo travelling 
  • The 4 major psychological benefits of solo travelling in our 20s 
  • The most common challenges we face when solo travelling 
  • How to overcome those challenges 
  • The post solo travelling hangover and much more 

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