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Why I Choose to Fly the Solo Flag When Travelling
In the past, my solo trips have attracted a variety of responses ranging from “You’re so brave!” to “It would’ve been more fun if you took someone with you!” and “Didn’t you get lonely?” However, for me, choosing to travel solo has benefited me in ways that I could not have imagined. As an introvert, I recharge my internal batteries by taking time out alone. Don’t get me wrong, I love spending time with friends and family and I have great fun when I do so – but I find it tough to be around people 24/7. A solo trip just provides an extended opportunity to re-energise – and…
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Bewildered in Budapest: The Kindness of Strangers
It was supposed to be a 30 minute wait for the train to Budapest but I arrived to find that there was an 80 minute delay!