For some of us who yearn to take up a more solitary existence, it can be challenging to find someone special to travel with. We just don’t have enough friends, deadlines or commitments. So how do we go about finding the right person to take with us? The answer is simple — travel solo isn’t easy, but it’s the best choice you can make for your own self-care needs. We’ve chosen our top reasons why you should travel solo above. Get inspired and set out on your own before it’s too late!

Travel solo is about being true to yourself.

Traveling solo is about being true to your own needs and desires. Not having a partner to help you out in the run-up to your trip is one of the most challenging aspects of traveling. But if you just want to get by on your own, it’s actually the perfect time to start thinking about finding a partner. You’ll never be short of friendlier or more open-minded people in a solo trip than in a halcyon year. So take your time, choose your partner carefully and treat ’em like you want to be friends with ’em. You’re probably going to fall in love with them very quickly!

You get to connect with different people all the time.

Traveling solo is a great way to get to know people from a new place or culture. You may meet some old friends who you’ll definitely be in touch with over the years. Or you may just meet people you’ve always wanted to meet. Traveling with a group is often a more peaceful way to go. Your sole focus while traveling may be on the people you’re with — not the destination or the travel itself. Sometimes you may feel like you’re more aware while traveling solo than together as you’re more enmeshed in the moment and less likely to overlook a cues or a misstep.