享受旅途风光：9个独自旅行的理由

While it’s wonderful to share a special trip and new experiences with friends, a partner, or family, there’s a compelling case for travel alone from time to time. Solo travel can work for anyone, whether you’re single, in a relationship, extroverted, or introverted, and here are 9 good reasons why you should try it.
和朋友、伴侣或家人一起享受意外旅行或经历崭新体验，必然是件美好的事情；但偶尔独自旅行也别有一番趣味。任何人——不论单身还是在恋爱、外向还是内向，都可以独自旅行。那为什么要尝试独自旅行呢？请看下面9个理由。

1. Simple logistics
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It can be challenging to coordinate a trip and time away from work with another busy person in your life, and it’s even more difficult when you try to make plans with a group. Usually, these challenges can be overcome by simply planning far in advance, but if you find yourself with some down time and you can’t find a travel partner on short notice, it may be the perfect time to pack your bags and go anyway.
如果是准备跟身边另一个大忙人去旅行，那还得费工夫请假、协调各类琐事；要是组团的话，行程计划则更难安排。当然，如果提早做好准备，这些也不算什么难事。可是，如果你是突然得了空闲，一时又找不到旅伴，那何不趁机背上行囊独自出行呢？

2. Work on your bucket list
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Is there something you’ve been dying to try that no one is willing to try with you? Maybe you’d like to go skydiving over the Grand Canyon, see ancient Mayan ruins, or simply eat real Maine lobster. When your partner and friends don’t share every one of your interests, that’s OK, but it’s not OK to sacrifice your dreams, especially when all you have to do is get there.
你有没有特别渴望尝试的事情，但其他人又都不愿陪你一起？或许你一直想去大峡谷跳伞、去看看玛雅遗址，或者单纯想吃一次地道的缅因龙虾？伴侣或朋友不可能跟你完全情投意合——这不要紧；要紧的是，你不能因此牺牲自己的梦想——尤其是当你的梦想如此接近、只要你迈开脚步就能够到的时候。

3. You’re great company
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If you rarely spend significant time alone, you may be surprised at how enjoyable it can be. When was the last time you truly listened to only your thoughts and entertained only your dreams? Depending on the destination, a solo trip can be a powerful, introspective, life-changing experience. Imagine sitting on a peaceful beach at sunset or taking an invigorating morning hike without having to make conversation with anyone.
如果你以前很少一个人呆着，那么，独自旅行会让你爱上独处的时光。上次真实倾听内心想法、了解自我梦想是什么时候来着？独自旅行的目的地不同，你的感悟也会不尽相同：或震撼、或深思、或人生转折性启发。想象自己不受任何人干扰，独自坐在静谧的沙滩看日落，或在清新的早晨骑单车吧！

4. Meet new people
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If you’re a born extrovert, traveling alone can be a wonderful way to meet locals and make new friends. Often, people who are alone appear more approachable to others. Before you know it, you could be chatting with some interesting folks at a sidewalk cafe or even joining a group of like-minded people for yoga on the beach. The key is to keep an open mind while keeping safety in mind, especially in a foreign land.
如果你天生性格外向，那么独自旅行也是你融入当地结识新朋友的好机会哦！通常，落单的人看上去也更容易接近。一开始，你可以选择在路边咖啡馆跟有意思的人攀谈，或加入到沙滩上志趣相投的瑜伽人群中。关键是你不仅要注意安全（尤其是在异乡），更要有开放的心态。