Though solo traveling is common among the Westerners, it is still not so popular among Asians; definitely not in India. When I first began traveling alone, my family and friends found it strange. Most people in India travel with their family or friends. While some found my behaviour strange, others thought it was extremely dangerous to travel alone. Of course, there were some who thought I was crazy. But safety was the biggest concern for almost everyone. I had to explain to them that I voluntarily chose to travel alone and that there are several advantages of solo traveling.  
I have been traveling alone for almost 6 years now and it has been a great experience. Here I share some of my experiences and elaborate on why I enjoy solo traveling so much. If you want to overcome your fears, clear your misconceptions or want to articulate your thoughts and interests about solo traveling to your family and friends, then here you go! 

1. Do what you want 
When you travel with someone, it is evid…