Stories to push you forward.

For those born with an innate sense of wanderlust, it can be difficult to imagine there are others who don’t share the same yearning to move.

But for some, traveling isn’t a series of glittering memories.

When prompted to pack a suitcase and brave the rails, road, or sky, be it across the world or a stone’s throw away, they see not picturesque walks along riverbanks, new aromas wafting their way, or foreign tongues catching their ears. They see long queues, packing restrictions, and suffocating crowds.

Above all, they see the unknown.

The idea of traveling alone can be even more jarring.

Still, even if you’re afraid of traveling alone, you might feel a quiet stirring within you to test yourself and see how far you can go, both on the map and in your mind.

Doing so requires quieting the anxieties bubbling beneath the surface and turning your attention to the voice of optimism pushing you forward.

These books will feed that voice.

THE SHORTLIST: 4 books on traveling alone to feed your wanderlust

1. for encouragement when travels are difficult
2. for courage to push yourself out of your comfort zone​
3. for inspiration to chase a dream​
4. for a reminder to always stay curious​

MORE POSTS ON SOLO TRAVEL

• ​Scared of Traveling Alone: How to Deal with Solo Travel Anxiety​
• ​I Don’t Like Traveling Alone—But I Keep Doing It Anyway​
• ​21 Quotes for Traveling Alone​

Life is short. Don't wait to book the trip.

Merry

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