2. You can be completely spontaneous

On that note, traveling alone ensures that the only itinerary you stick to is your own - if you even want to. That's right, every decision is yours to make or not make. Skipping the museums in favor of a DIY gelato tour? Randomly popping into that cute cafe for an hour of people-watching? Eating dessert at noon and dinner at midnight? All up to you.

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