Why you should not be scared to travel alone

in travel •  7 years ago  (edited)

My name is Victoria. I am from Russia. Nice to meet you!

Nowadays most people love to travel. There are less boundaries and everyone can near enough visit where they wish to. Which is great because it was very difficult for Russians to travel as recently as thirty years ago.
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It is Moscow. The Red Square. Centuries ago red meant beautiful.

Some people prefer to sunbathe the sunshine at the seaside, others prefer to explore the cities and backpack across the world. To be honest, I used to think of myself as the former.
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Seaside. The place where you can feel the harmony.

But my curiosity tempted me and now I am so happy because I’ve met so many interesting people and seen so many breathtakingly beautiful places.
Here are some of them:
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Italy

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France

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Austria

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Scotland

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Russia

At first, I was scared to travel alone, but every trip changed me a little, it was teaching me new things. Travelling alone is great because you have all the time for yourself. You can plan your day, you can choose what places you will visit and which activities you may participate in. That is why I can’t fathom package tours as they also cost a fortune.
But the best of all, travelling allowed me to practice my English because there was no other way to communicate with people from other countries. Thanks to this I met my love of my life.

So, I encourage and wish for everybody to travel and to explore new places! You never know what joy awaits you!
Have a nice day!

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Beautiful pictures. Europe looks so serene

Yes, there are really nice places in Europe but usually they are situated not in the capitals.

I think you are right to about traveling alone. I have only gone solo traveling a couple of times. I felt free and happy. Nobody rushing me. My agenda. This is good.

Very nice pics. Thanks! :-)

Yes, I think you understand me very well!
Thank you!

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Welcome, Victoria. Your photos are lovely. I've always been awed by the beautiful, colourful buildings that you have in Russia; I always say that some of them look like cakes.

There is certainly a lot of wonderful architecture in Europe, a lot of it centuries old. (Personally, I don't always find modern architecture quite as good, though some of it is nice.)

Are there any other countries on your 'wish list'?

Travelling is just awesome! Nice post!

Yes, absolutely agree with you!

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Wellcome Victoria, we are happy to have you here on steemit :D
If you need any help or anything don't hesitate to ask!
Btw I'm Russian too but I live in Israel :)

Please check my Introduction post as well :)
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Good day @kondratovaa I appreciate all the info and hard work thank you :) Followed

Hi Victoria,

Good post, and very true. Few things are as liberating as solo travel! It sure does give you a new and fresh perspective on life.

Hi, yes, it s really great that we have all these opportunuties to travel! And it s nice that there are so many peolpe who shares these views!

Доюро пожаловать, Виктория! We hope that you are going to enjoy our lovely community!

Привет! Спасибо!

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Welcome to the platform, nice to meet more travelminded people!
Like your post and will keep an eye ou for your posts.
I travelled and work around the world for four years, mostly alone and loved it it, blog about it now.
Again Welcome!

Hey, traveling around the world is so breathtaking! You are very lucky! It will be interesting to read about you advantures!

Victoria, whats your favorite country that you visited? I know there's nothing like home but still :)

Hey! You know I really love my country, it is my home and I really admire Russia. But now I have the second home Scotland. This country is fascinating!
If to talk about other countries, I love Austria. I just feel very nice when I am there :)

Excellent! Then we can expect to see more of Scotland :)

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Great sharing ! Followed ! Looking for more great post from you :)

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Welcome to steemit @kondratovaa, you will do great here

Great post. Beautiful pics! Yeah, it's a big pleasure to travel alone (or with your love together).
I wish you to discover more beautiful places! And write about them.
Good luck, Viki!

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from one traveller to another let me say you hit well from the start, i love the article plus the photos, this is great work. travelling is good for both the mind and body

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