Introduction: The Craving for Quiet

As I get older, alone time feels more like a luxury than a reality. After decades of constantly showing up—for work, for family, for my marriage—I’ve started asking myself a question I rarely considered before:
What do I want?

This isn’t about dissatisfaction. It’s about clarity. It’s about giving myself permission to explore what brings me peace, fulfillment, and joy—not just what keeps everything else afloat.

A Lifetime of Giving, A Moment to Receive

Let’s be real. I’ve lived a full life.

Thirty years in sales
Twenty years in leadership roles
A mom for two decades
Married for fourteen years

That’s a lot of love, time, and energy devoted to others. And while I’m proud of everything I’ve built and nurtured, I also see what it cost me: I rarely paused to check in with myself.

I gave 1,000% to everyone else. But what would happen if I gave even 10% of that back to me?

A Shift Toward Wellness and Self-Discovery

In recent years, I began investing in myself. My health. My fitness. My mental clarity. I started focusing on wellness—not as a trend, but as a non-negotiable. And through that journey, I discovered something profound:

I had no idea how much of myself I’d put on hold.

That inner voice? It got louder. That pull to reconnect with me—it grew stronger. Loving myself became less of a goal and more of a foundation. And that’s when the idea of solo travel crept in and wouldn’t leave.

Why Solo Travel?

Why do I want so badly to sit alone on a beach?

Because for once, I want to feel completely untethered. I want to shut it all off. No emails. No alarms. No errands. No expectations. Just me, the ocean, and time.

And the truth is, the world won’t fall apart if I lie on a beach on a Monday morning.

In fact, stepping away might just be the key to stepping back in—with energy, clarity, and renewed purpose.

What I’ve Realized

That “off the grid” feeling? It’s not selfish. It’s necessary.
That pause you keep thinking about? It’s not an escape. It’s a return.
That solo time? It doesn’t mean you’re alone. It means you’re aligned.

I haven’t taken the trip yet. But I’ve done the internal work. I’ve looked inward, asked the hard questions, and started truly listening to the answers.

And what I know now is this:
Being with yourself—fully, intentionally, and without distraction—is one of the most powerful things you can do for your soul.

The Leap

So, I’m going. I’m taking the leap into solo travel. I have a few destinations in mind, a few dreams tucked into my journal, and a plan to document the journey.

Not just for me—but maybe for you too. Because if you’re reading this and feeling that tug, that craving for something more... maybe this is your sign.

You’re allowed to want time to yourself. You’re allowed to explore what makes you feel alive again.

And if you do it with intention and love, you’ll come back not only rested—but restored.

Why I'm Craving Solo Travel (And Maybe You Are Too)