"When I was 17, I moved from India to the United States for college. The experience shaped my independence, teaching me how to start conversations, solve problems, and feel confident. Years later, when I took my first solo trip to the Himalayas in northern India, I was able to put these skills to use again. I made friends, stayed with locals, and tried tons of new experiences - from paragliding to visiting a monastery."
"I thought I'd always want to travel this way. But, recently, during my first solo trip in my 30s, I felt so unfulfilled that I wanted to go home early. Turns out, my perspective on solo travel had changed a lot more than I realized. Now that I'm older, my priorities and preferences have changed In my 20s, I was chasing wanderlust on a budget. I'd stay in hostels to save money and meet new people."
Moved from India to the United States at 17, which shaped independence and taught conversation, problem-solving, and confidence. Used those skills on a first solo trip to the Himalayas, making friends, staying with locals, and trying activities like paragliding and visiting a monastery. Continued solo travel throughout the 20s for self-discovery and community, often staying in hostels to save money and meet fellow travelers. In the 30s, a solo trip to Vietnam felt unfulfilling and lonely as priorities shifted toward comfort, better amenities, and sharing experiences with a spouse, changing the meaning of travel.
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