Rediscover Yourself at 40: Solo Walking Adventures & Personal Freedom

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According to the media and press (and perhaps your family and friends too), an adventurous life seems possible only until you're 30. 

After that, it seems everything declines, as if growing older meant losing life's illusions. Let me tell you something: travelling solo after 40 can be an exciting and enriching experience, let us convince you!

It's frustrating when you have a spouse who isn't interested in doing the things you want to do or friends whose idea of fun doesn't match yours at all.

The freedom that this travel style offers is unmatched.

Solo walking travel isn't just for the young

 Sometimes it seems like solo travel is a young person's game—heavy backpacks, supermarket sandwiches, and basically hitchhiking. 

Clearly, there's plenty of adventure in all that, and it can be thrilling for some, but honestly, as we age, we're looking for a more comfortable adventure. 

As they say somewhere, "I need things to flow, but I need to know what time they flow."

That's why we want to show you the benefits of travelling solo (and why not do it on foot) to help you stop being afraid and encourage you to experience this unique journey:

You'll make new friends

If there's one thing about solo travel, it's the opportunity—if you want it—to make friends or create new connections. 

You don't need to be particularly bold for this; just be yourself. 

We're not saying sit down to eat at a stranger's table as if nothing's happened, but let yourself be won over by those who have something to share (which, honestly, is pretty much everyone!)

This is particularly evident on the Camino de Santiago, where we assure you that if you want to, you'll make friends for life.

Freedom 

Obviously, one of the main advantages of solo walking travel is the freedom that solo travel offers—it's the primary reason to choose an individual journey.

Not having to wait for anyone or be guided by other people's criteria (sometimes poorly aligned with what you'd like to do) is a solid reason to plan things your own way.

Flexibility

Flexibility is another reason to choose a journey without companions, and it ties back to the freedom we mentioned earlier. 

Not having to "answer to" anyone and being able to choose when and how to do certain things is one of the reasons solo travel is so appealing.

Self-discovery and confidence

Got lost? Don't worry, you'll ask someone or make a phone call—everything's under control. 

Don't know the language? No problem, you'll express yourself with gestures if needed, and you'll realise how wonderful it is the way people try to help you.

Plus, there are smartphones with internet, that tool that can even translate photos and is there to lend you a hand! 

The best way to discover yourself is to get lost!

Time to reflect and clear your head

Sometimes we need to be alone to escape the noise, to reconnect with ourselves, and to clear away what's unnecessary. 

Sometimes it's hard to untangle the tangle of thoughts, and a solo trip can help reduce stress levels and make peace with some situations that, from a distance, we'll understand much better.

Feeling younger

Another benefit of solo walking travel is that it adds years to your life.

You might not notice it at first, but you know who does? Your brain. Your brain rejuvenates, becomes more agile and active.

So does your body, because doing something you love that boosts your endorphins... makes you feel good.

They say swimming is the most complete sport, and I won't argue. But "travel" needs to be added to that list. 

You know how it goes: "a sound mind in a healthy body."

Personal satisfaction

The feeling of having completed a goal that seemed impossible is unlike anything else. 

A kind of perpetual joy settles within us, a wonderful anecdote to share again and again with anyone willing to listen (and if they don't, we'll make them!). 

Your mind will always return to that trip you took alone, to that "oh, I remember when I went solo to Ireland and while I was waiting for the bus a gentleman tried to chat me up, stammering away in Italian."

Bottom line: emancipation at 40 isn't just possible—it also comes with countless benefits. Solo walking travel is a wonderful experience we recommend trying at least once in your life.

And we, at apiediperilmondo, can help you make your walking adventure a little easier.

Go on, life is made up of two days and we spend one of them sleeping 😉

Thank you for reading.

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