Boldly Go Solo

Fodor’s recently offered 10 reasons for traveling solo. Actually…no they didn’t. They listed 10 tips for traveling with your significant other. Which I read as, "Good thing I don’t have to deal with those things right now." Though I have when traveling with significant others.

"Bettyk" says she used to stress out because she was in charge of the map while her husband drove. "That caused more squabbles than anything else."

I, on the other hand, NEVER get mad at myself for giving me the wrong directions. It usually leads to some other adventure. If not, I just deal with it.

"Nytraveler" finds the best way to "avoid crankiness" is to avoid 24-hour togetherness. Yah, man. I definitely schedule alone time on a regular basis…like the whole glorious trip!!!

"Melissa5" says she and her significant other "vow to have fun on vacation," discussing at home, in advance of the trip, the things that normally cause fights. Then they work it out ahead of time. Yikes. Sounds rough. Thank goodness, I don’t feel any urge to fight with myself nor work things out with me beforehand.

You get the drift. Go out and treat yourself to a solo adventure. Go where and when you want to. Just be sure not to annoy yourself…*snicker*…

Photo: Ellen tilting at the Giant’s Causeway, Northern Island.