MY EXPERIENCE AS A SOLO FEMALE TRAVELER IN BALI
Going on a Solo Trip, especially as a female traveler can be overwhelming. I’ve been on so many Solo Travels that you would think I got used by now. But when I decided to book my longest solo trip ever, I had moments when I doubted I can do it. I am sure this happened to a lot of people before me, but when it happens to you it’s completely different.
When I booked my trip to Bali I was in a period of my life when I no longer knew which road to take. I felt I needed to take a break from all my problems, from all my fears, and just leave it all behind me. I always did that, when things got rough in my life. I just ran away, I did not face my fears, my problems. I’ve done it when I decided to move from my hometown Oradea, to a bigger city in Romania, Timisoara. I’ve done it eight years ago when I just booked a one-way ticket to Paris and left all my life behind to start a new chapter as a Parisian.
But the problem is that you don’t run away from your problems or even better, from yourself, you take them all with you and store them inside of you, unprocessed. Of course, they will emerge at the slightest problem you might encounter.
And this is what I did again when I booked my Solo Trip to Bali. I just ran away from facing the fact that I no longer had a job in Paris, that I no longer knew what to do with my life, and that for the first time in my life I had only negative feedback from job interviews. I just needed a break from all this. And Bali seemed like the perfect place to have that breath of fresh air.
And you know what? It was the best experience of my life. From the minute I stepped foot on the island, things started to change for me. Maybe because I was no longer frustrated about not having a job and I let go of all the pressure I had back in Paris? Or maybe because Bali has such a strong spiritual community that I immediately felt connected to their vibration? Who knows.
The most important thing is that I received what I was searching for, that answer I was waiting for. What to do with my life? I’ve realized in Bali, after meeting different Solo Travelers or people who would love to travel on their own, that I am not the only one experiencing those problems. It came to me then, that I should Empower everyone that needs a hand traveling on their own. And this is how I decided to relaunch my Blog and write about my Solo Travel experiences. The first step is to face our fears and just let life surprise us. Sometimes it may surprise us in a good way.
SO, HERE IS MY EXPERIENCE AS A SOLO FEMALE TRAVELER AND HOW I COPED WITH STRESSFUL PARTS.
PEOPLE
Balinese people are warm and friendly. They will do everything to make you feel comfortable and to provide you with the best service. A particular thing about them is that they are very tolerant of tourists trying to witness their ceremonies and forget that it is still a private and religious gathering. Their behavior is related to their religious beliefs. Indonesia is mostly a Muslim country with 87.2% of the population. Bali is the only island in Indonesia where the Muslim religion could not thrive. The Balinese adhere to Hinduism, but it is not the same Hindu you will find in India. Balinese Hinduism has been heavily influenced by the neighboring Javanese culture and thus created its type of belief.
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HINDU CULTURE
I am a spiritual person, more than religious and the Balinese Hindu Culture suits me the most. I read so many times the book by Elisabeth Gilbert, Eat, Pray, Love, and I came to practice and love this culture. I could not wait of experiencing in person all those ceremonies and customs. And I had the pleasure of being invited to a cremation ceremony that changed my way of perceiving grief and loss.
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GETTING AROUND AS A SOLO FEMALE
Although the traffic is very rough, getting around in Bali is very easy. I do not recommend you rent a car as you are not used to that traffic and it could be overwhelming. You can rent a scooter which is very practical and you can navigate better in between the cars.
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Originally posted on AlinaBlaga.com on October 18, 2022.