Never in my life have I traveled alone, but I think one day I would like to have that experience. There’s a certain allure to the idea of moving through unfamiliar places without the presence of others, just the quiet company of my own thoughts. It feels like a journey not just of the body, but of the soul—an opportunity to meet myself in new ways, without distraction, to feel the world and its vastness on a more intimate level.
That said, I do enjoy traveling with my husband. We’ve found in each other a companionship that makes each experience more vibrant. Sharing moments with him feels natural, like the stories we create together are richer because we both witnessed them. After all, we’re best friends, and it’s a privilege to experience life together.
But solitude holds a special place in my heart as well. I find solace in those moments when I’m completely alone, reading a book or painting when there’s no one around. In that stillness, I reconnect with myself, where everything seems to slow down and I can reflect without interruption. These times of solitude are precious—almost sacred. They allow me to retreat into the quiet corners of my being, a space where creativity and peace seem to naturally arise. In that balance of sharing life and savoring solitude, I feel like I’m exploring the full depth of what it means to live.
I hope you get the chance! You've described it better than I did, haha. It's a really introspective journey, and I find the intimacy to be the key behind my work in photography. That deeper connection with my surroundings allows me to be more observant, open to compositions, subjects, or photographic styles I wouldn't otherwise normally do.
I've learned that in most non-solo trips, I tend to be too much of a worrier and find it hard to take my focus off the people around me, often distracting me from my goals of the trips. But with the right people, that naturalness you described shines right through and I find myself able to share and indulge in the experiences.
It is rare to find people willing to spend a week/weeks in miserable weather with no reception, unfortunately. Even rarer to find ones that I can be more myself with, on top of being willing to be very adventerous, so I hold onto those friends dearly haha.
Ryan, you were a great roommate on the G-Adventures Expedition Ship in Antarctica and South Shetland Islands.
Thank you so much Michael - it was really great having you as my roommate. The stars definitely aligned for our trip!
Never in my life have I traveled alone, but I think one day I would like to have that experience. There’s a certain allure to the idea of moving through unfamiliar places without the presence of others, just the quiet company of my own thoughts. It feels like a journey not just of the body, but of the soul—an opportunity to meet myself in new ways, without distraction, to feel the world and its vastness on a more intimate level.
That said, I do enjoy traveling with my husband. We’ve found in each other a companionship that makes each experience more vibrant. Sharing moments with him feels natural, like the stories we create together are richer because we both witnessed them. After all, we’re best friends, and it’s a privilege to experience life together.
But solitude holds a special place in my heart as well. I find solace in those moments when I’m completely alone, reading a book or painting when there’s no one around. In that stillness, I reconnect with myself, where everything seems to slow down and I can reflect without interruption. These times of solitude are precious—almost sacred. They allow me to retreat into the quiet corners of my being, a space where creativity and peace seem to naturally arise. In that balance of sharing life and savoring solitude, I feel like I’m exploring the full depth of what it means to live.
I hope you get the chance! You've described it better than I did, haha. It's a really introspective journey, and I find the intimacy to be the key behind my work in photography. That deeper connection with my surroundings allows me to be more observant, open to compositions, subjects, or photographic styles I wouldn't otherwise normally do.
I've learned that in most non-solo trips, I tend to be too much of a worrier and find it hard to take my focus off the people around me, often distracting me from my goals of the trips. But with the right people, that naturalness you described shines right through and I find myself able to share and indulge in the experiences.
It is rare to find people willing to spend a week/weeks in miserable weather with no reception, unfortunately. Even rarer to find ones that I can be more myself with, on top of being willing to be very adventerous, so I hold onto those friends dearly haha.