solo in sorento: day 4, strong coffee and no selfies
I’m halfway through my trip in Sorrento and thought I’d share a little update. Four days in, and I’m loving the freedom of being on my own. No compromises, no schedules, no “Mom, I’m hungry” every half an hour. Just me, my bag, and far too much coffee (seriously, it’s so strong here I could probably run a marathon before breakfast).
When you travel as a family of four, everything costs more food, travel, day trips it adds up fast. On your own, you only pay for one. Bliss. And, let’s be honest, a bit easier on the maths too.
Splurge vs. Save
The biggest splurge so far? A cooking class at Chez Barone. Pizza, pasta, gnocchi, tiramisu… all made from scratch, all eaten by me. Worth every penny, even if I might need rolling home afterwards.
Budget win? A €10 bus pass that got me all the way to Amalfi. Bargain. The weather’s been moody, so I only got there yesterday, but Positano’s still on the cards, probably by ferry once the sun decides to stick around.
Lessons on the Road
Travelling solo is a lot easier than people think. I’ve overheard couples and groups bickering about plans, who wants what for dinner, or how many selfies they need to take before anyone actually looks natural. I’ve taken zero selfies. Zero. And I don’t feel like I’m missing out.
What I have realised is how good it feels to have no timetable. Nothing has to be done at a certain time. I can just go with the flow. It’s reminded me that I can do pretty much anything if I put my mind to it, and sometimes doing nothing much at all is exactly what you need.
Wiggle Room
If I’d booked this as a “week by the pool” holiday, I’d have been scuppered by the weather. But because I built in wiggle room, I’ve been able to adapt and still make it work. That’s true for money too: the best plans aren’t rigid, they bend when life throws something unexpected at you.
A personal Bit
I won’t lie — I’ve missed my boys terribly. This is the longest I’ve been away from them in their ten years, and I don’t know many mums who’d do this. But sometimes, you need to do something just for you. Otherwise, what’s the point? It’s made me realise how much I sacrifice (and happily do) for them, but also how important it is to recharge. Next time, I’d love to bring them here and show them the magic of Italy. personal Bit
Takeaway
So, travelling solo? Not as bad as people think. In fact, it’s been pretty brilliant. A mix of splurge, save, and wiggle room which, now I think about it, is basically how I approach financial planning too.
The question is: Does your plan have enough wiggle room?
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