How to combat loneliness while traveling solo


By AGENCY

Try these strategies when on the road and feeling lonesome. – Photo: 123rf

In the planning stages, solo travel can feel purely fresh and exciting. However, after the reality of the road sets in, the emotional temperature of the trip can change.

Dealing with the hassles of transit alone, struggling with language barriers and only encountering unfamiliar surroundings can wear down the energy and enthusiasm of the planning phases.

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