solo travel: is it really as fun as people say?

Last weekend, I packed my bags and set out on my own for a little adventure, thinking I’d finally understand what all the fuss about solo travel is. Everyone says it’s the best way to find yourself, but honestly, I spent more time finding empty tables at restaurants and awkwardly scrolling through my phone than having any grand revelations. I thought maybe I’d enjoy the peace and quiet, but after wandering around the city for hours, I started to wonder if I was just bored. Is it just me, or does solo travel sometimes feel more isolating than freeing? I’m an introvert, so I figured I’d love the alone time, but I actually missed having someone to share the little moments with—like laughing about getting lost or splitting a dessert. Have any of you tried traveling alone and actually enjoyed it? Or do you also end up talking to your coffee cup just to hear a voice? I’d love to hear if there’s a trick to making solo trips less lonely, or if it’s just one of those things that sounds better in theory than in practice. Sometimes I wonder if all those glowing solo travel stories are just people trying to convince themselves it was worth it. #solotravel #introvertlife #travelstruggles #Travel