Malaysians undoubtedly LOVE travelling, and we always like to include our family, partner or friends for this precious R&R – the more the merrier kan? On the other hand, the underrated concept of “solo travelling” has been gaining momentum in recent years, and deservedly so!
If you’re sceptical or intrigued by the idea of going on holiday alone, here are five reasons why you should try it out at least once in your life!
1. Plan the absolute pitch-perfect trip
There’s only one person you have to satisfy when travelling solo: yourself! You can eat, sleep and explore literally however you want for a stress-free holiday – no need to tahan any fussy travelling companion(s).
Pro tip: Don’t forget to apply for travel insurance while planning your perfect getaway!
2. Explore new things (and yourself!)
With your newfound freedom, you may actually get to learn more about your true self without being hindered! Now you can finally visit “boring” museums, go on daunting deep dives, and venture into the macabre (like the Catacombs in Paris) with zero judgement. It’s a feeling that’s absolutely freeing, which everyone must experience!
3. Self-confidence X INFINITY!
Okay, not exactly “infinity”, but travelling alone DOES do wonders for your self-esteem. By planning a whole trip by yourself, you’ll see firsthand what you’re truly capable of, and even know more about yourself without any outside influence!
4. Meet new people from all walks of life easily
Solo trips don’t mean you have to do everything alone! Not only would you be more approachable to fellow travellers, but you also won’t have to be concerned about how your travelling troupe feels. It’s a great opportunity to learn about different cultures too!
5. Take a break from life, just for a little bit
If you’ve been feeling a little overwhelmed, it’s time you hit the pause button and make space for yourself. When it’s just “me, myself and I”, you’re free from the burdens of loved ones, society’s expectations, and other mental shackles – it’s not an escape, it’s a healing ritual! When all’s said and done, absence truly does make the heart grow fonder.
“Huh, maybe I should try travelling solo next time!”
No matter how you go about your solo travels, the beauty of it is there’s really no wrong way because it’s done entirely up to your own liking! However, going solo also comes with its own unique set of challenges that we won’t usually be accustomed to.
So, the next time you go travelling alone, make sure you’re well-prepared with plenty of contingency plans, as well as getting travel insurance that you can depend on. In fact, here’s a travel insurance plan that makes it sooooo easy to get insured!
For as low as RM3.18/day, stay protected with Travel Cover on Grab, which offers up to RM300,000 comprehensive coverage on your domestic AND international travels, and plenty more benefits!
Here are a few reasons why Travel Cover – underwritten by Chubb – should be your go-to option for travel insurance:
a) Seamless & convenient: Everything at your fingertips
The Grab superapp lets you fulfil all your travel insurance needs in one place! You can get instant quotations for which travel insurance package suits your needs AND purchase directly from Grab.
If you’re travelling in a group, you can store profiles of your travel buddies for easier future Travel cover purchases. So easy lah!
b) Affordable: Pay less for more protection
With Travel Cover, getting insured for your Malaysian holiday can cost as little as RM3.18 per individual, while international coverage (anywhere in the world, except Cuba) can go as low as RM6.50 each, depending on your zone! Plus, if you’re going for just a short trip, you can buy coverage for just ONE day! Quite a steal kan?
In spite of its low cost, Travel Cover still spares no expense in providing the best protection possible!
Here’s a quick glimpse of what protection Travel Cover offers:
- Overseas medical expenses, even covering COVID-19!
- Trip changes
- Loss of baggage and personal property
- Accidental death
- 24 hours worldwide Chubb assistance
On top of it all, Grab is running a limited-time promotion till 31 December if you sign up for Travel Cover, where you can get up to RM10 OFF on your airport Grab ride! Here are the deets:
- RM5 Grab airport ride voucher: Spend a minimum of RM20 on Travel Cover.
- RM10 Grab airport ride voucher: Spend a minimum of RM35 on Travel Cover.
Quite a lot of good stuff eh? Perfect for every traveller’s needs!
But, this is just a small glimpse into what Travel Cover has to offer. Be sure to download the Grab superapp on Google Play or the App Store to find out the full list of benefits offered by Travel Cover!
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