# @thewayfaress on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DXj5NXqDE-e
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/64722841-thewayfaress-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/ce808c05ea.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-04-25T16:21:45.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The Wayfaress (@thewayfaress) — https://gondola.cc/thewayfaress

## Caption

Making sure I stay my bestie forever. 🥰

I learned early on in life that it was better to go alone, than to stay home. Growing up I didn’t have friends or a partner that wanted to travel (and def not to the places I wanted to visit)…

But I knew life would be way too boring and filled with regret if I let that stop me.

So at 15, I took my first solo international trip. In hindsight, I see how it unlocked a kind of superpower in me. 🦸🏽‍♀️

I learned that no one was coming to save me, or make my dreams happen, or give my life meaning. That would be up to me.

So I refused to put off the things I wanted to do, just because I didn’t have someone to do them with me. 

Solo travel has led me to so many interesting people/experiences, introduced me to lifelong friends, and catalyzed immeasurable personal growth. (And now I also have some epic travel friends too. 🥰)

I know when I’m older I’ll look back and be so glad I didn’t hold myself back just because there wasn’t a partner by my side.

The world often teaches women that being alone is scary or embarrassing… that our curiosity is selfish or dangerous… and that we need partnership, permission, or validation to be fulfilled in life….

And I’ve seen so many women (and men) miss out on things because they were too scared to go/be alone. 😢

Life is way too short for that. Go take your life by the reins & make your dreams happen bby grl — no one can do a better job at fighting for your happiness than you. 💪🏼

Single or not, I hope you never forget to nurture your relationship with yourself first/foremost — it’s the only one you *know* will be there at your last breath… and it really is the foundation for everything else.

❤️ 
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#solofemaletraveler #travelgoals #adventuretravel #traveladdict #travelreels

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- **Views:** 17,959
- **Likes:** 13,361
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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| The Wayfaress | @thewayfaress | https://gondola.cc/thewayfaress | Influencer |

## Tags

traveladdict, travelreels, adventuretravel, solofemaletraveler, travelgoals

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