In Janice Waugh’s “The Solo Traveler’s Handbook,” she recounts an experience in Havana, Cuba, where she disembarked from her cab into a deserted street, unable to locate her hotel.
After finding her way, she gets checked into a windowless room. Her initial dismay prompted her to request a room with a view and even consider switching to an all-inclusive resort. But her efforts to reach her travel agent were unsuccessful and she remained in the same hotel. Ultimately, her curiosity and patience allowed her to embrace the city’s charm despite the initial setbacks.
Waugh imparted her readers a lesson from that trip– one of patience and understanding during a moment of panic. Solo travelling, after all, is not just about exploring the outside world but also discovering oneself amid challenges. But if there’s one thing to add to the solo travellers’ collective wisdom, it’s that comfortable accommodations can lessen unnecessary stress and anxiety. Rested travellers are better equipped to fully immerse themselves in new experiences, be they adventurous or serene. British Columbia offers that range of adventure with cozy accommodations to boot.