6d • Friday Flight Chat
Gen X knows how to travel solo without posting every moment for validation.
Here's what we do better than everyone else:
We travel for the experience, not the content. We're not chasing the perfect shot for the algorithm. We're sitting at that café in Lisbon because the light is beautiful and the wine is good not because it'll get 500 likes. We remember what it's like to travel without needing to document every second.
We know how to be alone without being lonely. We grew up as latchkey kids. We know the difference between solitude and isolation. Solo travel isn't something we had to learn from a TikTok tutorial, it's in our DNA. We're comfortable in our own presence, and that makes us better travelers.
We value quality over quantity (and hype). We're not doing the 10-countries-in-14-days sprint. We're spending a week in one place, learning the rhythm of a neighborhood, finding the local spots, having real conversations. We'd rather have one incredible meal than five mediocre Instagram moments.
We don't need an itinerary planned to the minute. We can wing it. We trust our instincts. We know how to ask locals for recommendations, read a room, pivot when something isn't working. We don't panic when plans change; we adapt. That's the superpower of growing up without GPS and Yelp.
We can handle silence, boredom, and our own company. We're not afraid of a quiet dinner alone or a long train ride without scrolling. We don't need constant stimulation or someone to validate our choices. We're okay with just being. And that makes solo travel not just possible, but deeply fulfilling.
Solo travel isn't a trend for Gen X. It's a return to who we've always been: independent, resourceful, and unbothered.
Which of these resonates most with your travel style? Or what would you add to this list?
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