Silence in a solo trip
In recent years, solo travel has gradually become a trend chosen by many young people. No longer relying on companions or a common itinerary, each trip is personalized, bearing a strong personal mark and becoming a journey to explore both the world and yourself.
Mr. Nguyen Minh Duc (Hanoi) said that traveling alone brings a clear sense of freedom when you can be proactive in the entire plan, from the destination, time to how to experience.
I have been traveling alone since my first year of university. When traveling alone, I have more time to spend on myself, to explore and understand myself better," Mr. Duc shared.
Mr. Duc's first trip was a journey by motorbike to Lang Son. Although he had prepared carefully, he still encountered many difficulties on the road. However, those experiences contributed to creating a memorable trip.
There were times when I was quite worried, but after the trip, I felt much more mature and confident," Mr. Duc said.
Not only Mr. Minh Duc, many young people also see traveling alone as an opportunity to "temporarily cut off connections" with daily life.
Ms. Tran Thu Trang (Hanoi) shared: "I have never traveled alone before, but I think it is a very worthwhile experience to try. When traveling alone, each person will have their own space to think, rest and look back at themselves after the pressures in studying and work.
Risks and safety precautions
From a professional perspective, psychologist Nguyen Thi Thu Hien - NHC Vietnam Center for Human Development and Psychology - believes that traveling alone brings many clear benefits to young people.
Traveling alone is an opportunity to help young people cultivate self-reliance, increase adaptability and develop problem-solving skills. These experiences are of great value in the process of maturity. In terms of psychology, traveling alone brings great psychological benefits such as reducing stress, enhancing self-confidence, independence and helping each person understand themselves through practical experiences," the expert said.
Besides, the complete freedom in the schedule is also a factor that makes many young people choose this form.
Traveling alone brings freedom in arranging time, while creating opportunities to connect more deeply with local people and train the ability to solve problems in practice," the expert said.
However, Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Hien also noted that traveling alone hides many risks if there is no preparation.
Young people need to pay special attention to factors such as security, health and finance. Security of papers and money is very important, and at the same time, you should limit moving at night in deserted areas," Ms. Hien said.
According to experts, scam situations such as "overcharging" prices, soliciting services, unusual price increases or theft, robbery are also things that tourists need to be vigilant about. In addition, basic medicines should be prepared and detailed schedules should always be shared with relatives to ensure safety.
Traveling alone, if prepared properly, is not just a trip but also a journey of maturity. However, freedom always comes with responsibility and each young person needs to equip themselves with full skills and knowledge to make this experience complete and safe.
