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<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nPost Muhabura, Lycie embarked on other solo voyages within and outside of Rwanda: Kampala, Nairobi, Mombasa and Burundi-Kampala being distinctive as it commenced with impediments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI missed the bus to Kampala and was required to perch at the bus park for twelve hours before I could jump onto the next ride. Besides the waiting that seemed like an eternity, the language barrier, episodes of boredom, and absence of someone to assist me with the luggage, only aggravated it.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whilst one would expect this wanderluster to call her globetrotting quits given the misfortunes, it may require pigs to fly before that happens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For Lycie, travelling solo comes with a bountiful amount of relishment that outweighs any mishaps she has so far encountered. \u201cI used to travel in the company of my peers, but was never free. They say \u201clet\u2019s go here, do this, and sometimes you don\u2019t really want to, but oblige just to please them.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The experience is however different when you\u2019re by yourself, she exclaimed; \u201cDuring my staycation in Gisenyi, I called the tune-could wake up when I feel like, did things at my pace-go to the beach, swim, eat, name it\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Like Lycie, Kessy Faustine plumps for solo voyages, saying they are least costly and daunting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWith solo travels, you\u2019re able to stick to the budget-basically, everything is done within one\u2019s reach, from ticket booking, to accommodation, meals and extras,\u201d she stressed, recounting irksome incidents of group outings where one companion would order expensive drinks expecting to split the bill with the rest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Moreover, seldom do friend trips leave whatsapp groups-just the true definition of; \u2018if you\u2019re waiting for someone to travel with you, you may end up waiting a lifetime\u2019, leaving her with no choice but to travel solo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kessy\u2019s major challenge during solo trips is not having someone to take her pictures, and even when she finally finds a random person to perform the task, a \u2018what-if they run away with my phone\u2019 thought is always lingering in her heart, limiting her full shutterbug expressions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Safety precautions during solo travels<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Travelling solo means you have to manage your own luggage hence packing only essentials is highly recommended. Much as that\u2019s the case, a first aid kid should come in handy in case of uncertainties. \u201cI always move with a first aid kit containing painkillers, antibiotics and bandages,\u201d noted Lycie. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In the same way, a thorough research of one\u2019s destination-local customs, potential risks, and the safest neighbourhoods to stay in, before setting off is vital. <\/p>\n\n\n\n During the trip, travellers are encouraged to embrace technology; download travel apps for navigation, translation and finding local attractions. These not only enrich one\u2019s vacation, but also make it more convenient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ultimately, it is \u2018harmless\u2019 to share your travel itinerary with a trusted friend or family member and check in regularly, said Kessy whose mom is always \u2018in the know\u2019 about her movements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us<\/strong>\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether travelling solo or as a group, research indicates proliferous benefits\u2013mental and physical attached to the act. For instance, people who travel regularly are at a lesser risk of acquiring heart diseases compared to their counterparts who seldom engage in the same activity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Similarly, Frequent travelling reduces the risk of depression. Stephanie, a devoted tourism lover, proclaims that travelling helps one to discover a different side of themselves they may not know. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In 2019, she, together with friends, planned a trip to explore Barcelona\u2013Spain. At the last minute, they all backed out, citing professional reasons. Given her initial excitement about the trip, she declined cancelling and travelled solo, a thing she doesn\u2019t regret doing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe experience was worth the \u2018risk\u2019 I took. I was able to visit all the historical and tourist places at my convenience, my favourite being \u2018la sagrada familia\u2019–a Roman catholic basilica designed by Antoni Gaudi,\u201d she explained. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition, \u201cI was able to do things at my convenience, which helped me to immerse deeply into the host culture hence discovering a new side of me that I didn\u2019t know existed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This summer get out of your shell and live more. You don\u2019t need to be rolling in dough,start with places within your vicinity that you have never been to, and elevate as time goes on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For those in Rwanda, you can join SENS tested and approved community of domestic tourists\u2014tourism lovers 250. This group offers affordable travel experiences around the country, from hikes, camping, safaris and cycling escapades. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Until last year, Lycie went for exploration ventures with friends-literally waiting for them to decide when and where they\u2019re going to tag along. At the time, the experiences were exhilarating, before she decided to dare herself to something unusual-travelling solo. Lycie\u2019s first escapade was trekking Rwanda\u2019s third highest volcano-Muhabura, together with its fifth largest town-Gisenyi,<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":7185,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[86,63],"tags":[96],"ppma_author":[120],"class_list":{"0":"post-7176","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-lifestyle","8":"category-travel","9":"tag-women"},"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-06-18-at-11.04.15-2-768x1024.jpeg\")
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