If nothing else, you can indulge in as many macaroons as you want without judgement.
It's one of the most empowering things you will ever experience.
There's no greater feeling than embarking on a courageous journey alone with an open heart and an open mind.
You can go wherever you want.
Thinking of backpacking through SE Asia? Want to volunteer in Ghana? One of the best things about solo travel is you can go literally wherever you want without someone else's hesitations, budget, or interests in mind.
Often people will look out for you more when you're on your own.
Locals often want to help solo travelers by giving them advice on everything from riskier places to avoid and places to check out to even going as far as offering a meal or accommodation for a night.
You can do what you want when you want.
You don't have to worry if your travel partner doesn't feel like checking out that museum or going zip-lining for the afternoon. Want to skip your next planned city and venture off on a different adventure? You're free to make your schedule as you please without worrying if another person will dig everything you want to do.
