Bloc magazine autumn 24.

36 Smooth landings. Going solo. Gone are the days when travelling alone conjured images of lonely figures dwarfed by bustling tourist groups. Today, a new wave of adventurers – young professionals, retirees, and everyone in between – are embracing the freedom and self-discovery offered by solo travel. This trend shows no signs of slowing down, with travel companies reporting a surge in bookings for single travellers. But what exactly is driving this phenomenon?