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The question is:

Would you accept an all-expenses paid trip to another country but it means spending the holiday alone? Why or why not?
In my already created post, I answered it.
Let get this thread storm started.

🧵/1 If handed an all-expenses-paid solo trip during the holidays, I'd leap at the chance! As an introvert, the idea of balancing the chaos of big gatherings with solitary adventures is a craving that only solo travel can satisfy.

🧵/2 While I'd miss family traditions and the aroma of mom's jollof rice, the allure of exploring unfamiliar festive decorations overseas calls to my explorer's heart. The prospect of solo roaming fills me with excitement and anticipation.

🧵/3 Imagining the bliss of wandering through empty town squares, wrapped in falling snow with just my notebook and camera, amplifies the allure of a solo holiday. No expectations, no timelines—just the freedom to explore.

🧵/4 Missing Miles Away: The pangs of missing family gatherings across miles are acknowledged, yet the promise of self-discovery and creativity during this impromptu solo trip signifies more than a vacation. I

🧵/5 This solo whirlwind offers not just a break but a chance to burst out of old patterns. Anticipating train rides across Europe and absorbing holiday history in centuries-old cathedrals, this journey promises self-discovery

🧵/6 In the stillness simplified away from constant company, I picture writing introspective letters to my future self, meditating on revelations, and weaving lessons of solo exploration into poems, stories, and songs

🧵/7 Shared Human Hopes: Amid long train rides and ancient cathedrals, I anticipate Christmas carols in foreign languages, reminding me that while celebrations differ, our shared human hopes remain.

🧵/8 I'm ready to navigate public transit in unfamiliar tongues and cope with occasional solitude. Befriending fellow tourists and indulging in favorite music concerts abroad are my strategies to handle the vibrant adventures.

🧵/9 Venturing boldly into the unknown this December, I trust that unforeseeable magic awaits. This solo expedition promises an expanded sense of self, additional joy, wisdom, and inspiration to share when reunited with family traditions

🧵/10 As I anticipate the return, laden with the treasures of joy, and inspiration gained during this solo sojourn, I look forward to lighting candles together next year. This adventure is a transformative celebration of self connections.