Why travel solo? I came across an article by Sarah Hepola about traveling solo. This passage made me smile:

"I hate traveling alone," he told me. "There's never anyone to share the view."

It's a common compliant. People inevitably equate solo travel with loneliness. Any they're not wrong. Solo traveling can be lonely, but it can also be very rewarding. Some of the benefits include:

• the flexibility to change your plans anytime
• not having to consider someone else in your plans
• peace, quiet, and tranquility
• greater freedom to meet new people and experience local cultures
• the ability to enjoy different sights and experiences at your own pace and in your own way.

In the end, it depends on what kind of person you are. Social butterflies might actually be more likely to take on solo traveling because they know they can always meet up with someone if they get lonely. Shy people might prefer a companion because they know it will be difficult for them to meet new people.

You can't really say "this type of person is a solo traveler and this one isn't." It's largely a matter of personal taste. If you've never tried a solo holiday before, why not take a short weekend trip and see how you like it?