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While it is wonderful to share a special trip and new experiences with friends, a partner, or family, there is a compelling case for travel alone from time to time. Solo travel can work for anyone, whether you are single, in a relationship, extroverted, or introverted, and here are 9 good reasons why you should try it.

　　與朋友、伴侶或家人分享難忘的旅途和新鮮的經歷雖很美妙，但我們仍拒絕不了偶爾的單獨旅行。無論你是單身、戀愛、爽朗或內斂，都可以去體驗。以下是獨自旅行的9個意義。

1.  Simple logistics 輕裝上陣
　　It can be challenging to coordinate a trip and time away from work with another busy person in your life, and it is even more difficult when you try to make plans with a group. Usually, these challenges can be overcome by simply planning far in advance, but if you find yourself with some down time and you can not find a travel partner on short notice, it may be the perfect time to pack your bags and go anyway.
　　跟生活中任意一個忙碌的人協調旅程和時間都是個不小的挑戰，如果你還想跟多人商議那就難上加難了。通常，只要能夠大幅度提前計畫，這些困難都能克服，但如果你處於停機狀態，短時間內又找不到同伴，那可能這就是你打包上路的最佳時機。

2.  Work on your bucket list 實現你的渴望
　　Is there something you have been dying to try that no one is willing to try with you? Maybe you’d like to go skydiving over the Grand Canyon, see ancient Mayan ruins, or simply eat real Maine lobster. When your partner and friends don’t share every one of your interests, that is OK, but it isnot OK to sacrifice your dreams, especially when all you have to do is get there.
　　有沒有什麼事情是你迫不及待想要嘗試卻又苦於沒有人同行的？也許你想要去去大峽谷跳傘，尋訪遠古瑪雅遺址，或品嘗一次地道的緬因州龍蝦。你的伴侶和朋友可以跟你沒有相同的興趣，但你卻不可以拋棄自己的夢想，特別是近在咫尺的夢想。

3. You are great company 你就是自己的旅伴
　　If you rarely spend significant time alone, you may be surprised at how enjoyable it can be. When was the last time you truly listened to only your thoughts and entertained only your dreams? Depending on the destination, a solo trip can be a powerful, introspective, life-changing experience. Imagine sitting on a peaceful beach at sunset or taking an invigorating morning hike without having to make conversation with anyone.
　　如果你很少長時間地獨處，那你可能會驚訝於它將給你帶來的享受。你最後一次聽從內心的召喚是幾時，完全沉湎於你的夢想中又是幾時？一旦設定好了目的地，單獨旅行將會是場充滿活力，發人內省，改變人生的經歷。想像你伴著日落，坐在寧靜的沙灘上或者在清晨精力充沛地遠足，這一切都是不需要跟任何人商量。

4. Meet new people 結識新朋友
　　If you are a born extrovert, traveling alone can be a wonderful way to meet locals and make new friends. Often, people who are alone appear more approachable to others. Before you know it, you could be chatting with some interesting folks at a sidewalk cafe or even joining a group of like-minded people for yoga on the beach. The key is to keep an open mind while keeping safety in mind, especially in a foreign land.
　　若你生來開朗，一個人的旅行將是你結識當地居民和新朋友的絕佳方式。通常，人們在獨身的情況下會對別人表現得更為親昵。在這之前，你可以跟有趣的人在街邊咖啡店閒聊，也可以跟一群志同道合的人參加沙灘瑜伽。前提是要心胸開闊又能謹慎小心，特別是在異地他鄉。

5. Do everything you want and nothing you don not want 做你想做的，不要勉強自己
　　Have you ever been hesitant to do that half-day at the spa you were longing for because you felt bad leaving your travel partner with nothing to do? When you travel alone, you are not obliged to entertain anyone but yourself.  If you want to “waste” the day sitting at an outdoor bar drinking mojitos instead of sightseeing, you won’t have to answer to anyone.
　　你曾經因想做個渴望已久的水療，又不忍將旅伴丟下不管而猶豫不決嗎？但在獨自旅行時，除了自己，你不用去取悅任何人。如果你想“花費”半日時光在戶外酒吧喝點雞尾酒而非去觀光，那你用不著去徵求別人的意見。

6. It is empowering 它能賦予你力量
　　If traveling makes you a better, smarter person, then traveling alone makes you super-better and super-smarter. For any of you who may feel uncomfortable even sitting alone at a diner to have breakfast, taking a trip by yourself might seem daunting. Once you take the plunge and get over your fears, you’ll feel a sense of empowerment. A successful solo vacation can inspire you to tackle even more things in life you have been afraid to try.
　　如果旅行能夠讓你變得更優秀，更睿智，那麼單獨旅行便能讓你變得異常優秀，異常睿智。對於任何人來說，如果獨自坐在餐廳吃早餐會感覺不自在的話，那一個人的旅行可能就是望而卻步了。可一旦你突破自我，克服膽怯，你將感受到一股能量。一場圓滿的單獨旅行可以激勵你去嘗試更多人生中害怕的事情。

7. Great service 貼心的服務
　　For some reason, service at hotels and restaurants seems better when you are traveling single. People tend to admire those who travel solo, and it is possible that when you make it known, you could be in for a sweet room upgrade.
　　出於某些原因，當你獨自旅行時，酒店和餐廳的服務似乎會更好。因為人們傾向於崇拜那些獨自上路的人，並且如果你將其示眾，可能還會受到升級甜蜜套房的待遇。

8. Absence makes the heart grow fonder 小別勝新婚
　　I do not suggest you spend every vacation opportunity away from your partner, but doing so once in a while can be refreshing for a couple. When you set the precedent in your relationship that it is OK to pursue individual interests, trust is enhanced. Coming home to your partner after a solo trip can remind each of you why you dig each other in the first place. As a bonus, if you find a favorite place when you are alone, you can always bring your sweetie along another time.
　　我不建議你每個假期都是與伴侶分開度過，但對於愛人們來說，偶爾的短暫離別能帶來新鮮感。在你們預先約定戀愛時可以追求個人興趣時，便增強了信任。經歷了一場單獨旅行，回到你愛人身邊，此時你們都會明白當初看上對方的原因。還有，如果你在旅途中找到了一個佳處，那你大可帶上愛人再去一次。

9. No drama 不抱幻想
　　Sometimes, when you are single, you wait until you’re dating someone before you take a vacation away, and these trips can either make or break a fledgling relationship. If things don not go well, the entire trip can be a miserable, drama-filled time you’d love to forget. When you get good at traveling alone, you can stop waiting for “someone” to take on vacation. Instead, you can continue to go alone until someone really worthy comes along to help you make some brilliant new memories.
　　有時，單身的你會傻傻等待約會物件出現才動身旅行，而之後的旅行對這戀人未滿的感情毫無積極或消極影響可言。如果戀情沒有好轉，那麼整個旅行將會成為讓你懊悔十足、充滿幻想的悲劇。但若你能安然地獨自啟程，你就會打消等待“某人”出現一起上路的念頭。並且，你會一直單獨走下去，直到註定的那個人出現，為你打造精彩、全新的回憶。

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