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“Recently, I went on a trip to Thailand, which was my first solo trip. I didn't plan it as a solo trip. I asked all my friends, but they had already been to Thailand, so it was a sudden decision to go on a solo trip, and I think this was the best decision. I feel that solo traveling helps you to know yourself more and you are in charge of making decisions, I enjoyed solo travel a lot,” she says.
Initially, it was not easy, she says, adding that eventually, she made friends. “I had a lot of difficulty with food. I am a pure vegetarian and I don't eat eggs either. So, in Thailand, I can tell you, I ate as much salad and fruit as I have probably never eaten before. But when I went to Bangkok, I met some strangers who later became very good friends. They have a travel blog called "Peace and Parvat," and I met Sahil Gulati and his sister Simran Gulati. They were so friendly and nice that I had a great time traveling in Thailand with them,” she says.
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Talking about her experience, she says, “When I traveled to Thailand, visiting the islands was a significant part of the trip. However, I have aquaphobia. I avoid swimming pools and any aquatic activities due to my intense fear of water. Nevertheless, as I mentioned earlier, I had the chance to meet Simran, Sahil Gulati's sister, during that island tour. Their response to my fear was simple: ‘What is fear? Don't be afraid. We'll hold your hand, and nothing will happen to you.”
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In fact, her new friends helped her out a lot. “On that day, the weather worsened as a storm approached. It became exceedingly frightening, especially since high tides were causing waves to crash against our boat in a way that made me fear they might enter and lead to me drowning due to my anxiety. I felt like I was about to drown, and I was overwhelmed with fear. My anxiety was so severe that I believe it even caused my blood pressure to rise. However, Simran and Sahil provided the support I needed by holding my hand and encouraging me, ultimately giving me the strength to survive that challenging day. Without their assistance, my condition might have deteriorated significantly, and I even began to experience vomiting because of my extreme fear of water,” she says.
She adds, “This experience has taught me the value of travel, as it enables us to confront our fears, gain new experiences, and discover the numerous benefits it offers. Consequently, I am now eager to visit South Korea and Turkey.”
