Lone Journey Through El Salvador - Farewell Prior to Departure - Decades Later, I Embarked on the "Vacation Leave"
In a bold move to reclaim a cherished travel dream, a solo traveler embarked on a journey to El Salvador earlier this year, marking it as her 95th country visited. Two years ago, she had planned a trip to El Salvador with her then-boyfriend to celebrate both their birthdays. However, two weeks before the trip, their relationship ended, and the bookings were canceled.
Undeterred, the traveler decided to pursue her adventure alone. She booked her flight using travel points, opting for more affordable, locally-owned Airbnbs for accommodations instead of the hotels she had previously chosen.
The itinerary included archaeological Mayan sites, volcano hikes, museums of cultural heritage, and relaxation on El Salvador's black volcanic coast. She joined a tour of these Mayan archaeological sites without paying any extra fees, and also embarked on a guided hike up El Salvador's highest volcano, Santa Ana, without incurring any additional costs.
Navigating public transportation between the sites seemed daunting, as Uber was limited. However, she found the freedom of planning her days as she wished, and making last-minute changes, to be a refreshing aspect of solo travel. She booked transfers via the Daytrip app, which connects travelers with local drivers.
The experience of the 'revenge trip' was empowering for the traveler. She found herself in a place she had once wanted to visit with her ex, but the solo journey made it all the more fulfilling. She spent lazy days by the coast, reading for hours, swimming in the Pacific Ocean, and settling in the pitch-black sand.
When it came to booking group experiences, she found many single tickets on the GetYourGuide travel marketplace. She bought tickets for these group experiences, ensuring a sense of camaraderie amidst her solo adventure.
Despite the initial setback, the traveler was glad a breakup didn't stop her from visiting another of her dream destinations. The solo trip helped her fall back in love with solo travel, reaffirming her wanderlust and reinforcing her belief in the transformative power of travel.
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