Overcoming the Loneliness Pandemic with solo travel

The “Loneliness Pandemic” has been reported lately, with research showing that younger Brits are experiencing high levels of loneliness, and are over two times more likely to report feeling lonely ‘often’ or ‘always’, than those living their later years (aged 70+). Furthermore, the feeling of loneliness has been reported to continue to be at higher levels since the Covid-19 pandemic.

After this forced us all to form habits in confinement, and with the rise of increasingly isolated social interactions – think Call of Duty instead of coffee dates, DMs instead of dinners for two – it’s hard to feel surprised by an explosion of loneliness. 

Solo travel and epic weekend adventures

Solo travel is a positive route to meaningful and lasting peer-to-peer relationships, in an attempt to help address the current loneliness pandemic tearing through younger Brits.

We know it takes only 34 hours to form a meaningful relationship with a like-minded person, and Much Better Adventures’ active trips, including their Epic Weekend adventures (such as sea kayaking in Sardinia, trekking in Iceland, and wild camping in the wilds of Scotland), seem like a drug-free prescription we can all use.

You don’t have to work in the travel industry to know that solo travel can be daunting,” says Much Better Adventures founder, Sam Bruce.“But anyone who’s plucked up the courage to go it alone – myself included – will tell you it’s one of the best life experiences. By joining a Much Better Adventures trip and throwing yourself into a new and exciting destination, you’re surrounding yourself with like-minded people. You’ve already got your daring and adventurous spirit in common. That’s your conversation starter, the hard bit done. And with the incredible experiences you’ll share together, the rest follows naturally. Does it surprise me that so many lasting friendships have come out of Much Better Adventure trips? Absolutely not.”

Solo travel offers numerous benefits that can enhance personal growth, self-discovery, and the overall travel experience.

Here are some benefits of signing up for a Much Better Adventure:

Self-Discovery: The opportunity for profound self-reflection and self-discovery. Being away from familiar surroundings and routines allows you to step out of your comfort zone, confront challenges, and learn more about yourself. It promotes personal growth, boosts self-confidence, and encourages independence.

Empowerment and Problem-Solving Skills: Navigating through unfamiliar territories, making decisions, and solving problems that arise along the way fosters self resilience, adaptability, and enhances your problem-solving skills.

Cultural Immersion: Immersing yourself in the local culture and meeting the local people, forces you out of your comfort zone. You are likely to strike up conversations, try new foods, and participate in local customs and traditions. This deepens your understanding of different cultures and broadens your perspective.

Increased Social Connections: You become more approachable to fellow travellers and locals, making it easier to form new friendships and connections. Shared experiences with people from diverse backgrounds can be enriching and create lasting memories.

Enhanced Self-Reliance: Solo travel compels you to rely on yourself, fostering a sense of independence and self-sufficiency, which can have a positive impact on other areas of your life.

About Much Better Adventures

Much Better Adventures was founded with the goal of building a global travel company that could play a significant role in the fight to protect the world’s wild places. Seeking to build the market-leading brand in adventure travel, the company offers 180+ adventure holidays in 65+ countries with 5% of revenues supporting conservation projects. Find out more HERE.