
Not wanting or not liking to travel alone is also part of it.
The number of women traveling alone is increasing, with many sharing their experiences on social media, encouraging others to also travel the world....
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Mariana Bueno, a journalist and writer from Minas Gerais, lives on the north coast of São Paulo, is a Capricorn, Cruzeiro fan, and a feminist. She is the creator of the blog "Mariana Viaja" and author of the book "Eu Não Quero Chega a Lugar Nada" (I Don't Want to Get Somewhere). She writes travel tips, articles about solo travel, empowerment, and various chronicles. Besides traveling and exploring new places, she also loves books, photography, sweets, dogs, good conversation... and is happiest on clear days!
The number of women traveling alone is increasing, with many sharing their experiences on social media, encouraging others to also travel the world....
Not having anyone to share the cost of accommodation, eating a typical dish, or other occasions leads many people to conclude that traveling alone is more expensive. But in practice, that's not quite the case.
Having to fend for yourself in a different place and learning to enjoy your own company makes us rethink many things, understand what is and isn't a priority, and even learn what we really like or dislike, what we want or don't want, what is essentially ours or what we've been conditioned to think. What truly entertains you...
On the road, with the seat tilted back and my head almost resting against the window, gazing at the landscape, the blue sky after days of rain, that combination of factors evoked a good feeling. Which is strange, since, even today, a bit of tension always accompanies me in those moments. But I don't reject good feelings...
Ten years and many destinies later, I still hear this question frequently, in tones of astonishment, admiration and even pity....