A young woman in China who is bravely taking long solo hikes so she can experience a sense of freedom has stunned online observers who think her exposure to the elements has damaged her complexion.
Mainland social media has been outraged by the story of a woman in a wheelchair with no legs who was barred from boarding a flight in China because she was travelling alone.
Sure, there’s lots of inspiration out there to travel solo, but it’s reasonable to be apprehensive. If you’re serious about trying solo travel, we suggest that you take a road trip first.
On social media, television or in the music we listen to, we typically picture happiness as excitement, enthusiasm and energisation. From that perspective, solitude is often mistaken for loneliness