In recent years, as road trips have become more and more popular, I was amazed to find that the vast majority of those brave people who stick to the wheels alone and look down at the sky are women! In contrast, men are comparatively less involved, while middle-aged and older women are more active in this field. What is the reason for this phenomenon? Is it related to personality traits, inner world, or trauma from past experiences?
These women who drive alone are not only active in the streets and alleys of big cities such as Shanghai and Beijing, but even in the vast Xinjiang, the majestic **, and even the ** areas with strong faith and lack of oxygen on the plateau, they can be seen frequently and energetically. As far as I can see, the youngest of these female tourists is only 21 years old, and the older one is close to six. Most people are between the ages of 40 and 60. Below, I will tell the stories of three women who represent different age groups and unique road trip mentality.
The first is a young woman about 21 years old, Miss Chen, from Hangzhou, who is beautiful and eye-catching. She is the kind of beauty who has both form and spirit, with a delicate face, a well-proportioned and slender figure, and a noble and elegant temperament. When we met her in July 2020, she was leisurely driving a Land Rover off-road vehicle to visit the famous Zada Tulin Scenic Area. She has a cheerful personality and talks endlessly as soon as she opens up. Seeing that we were full of curiosity, she unreservedly explained to us that she was a college student from Hangzhou, and this trip was just to relax and enjoy the tranquility. She entered Tibet from Chengdu and planned to travel all the way along the Ali Great Ring Road and finally return to Hangzhou by plane. Asked if she would feel scared and tired when going to ** with one person and one car, she said frankly that there are a lot of people driving in ** now, and you can see other self-driving teams and tourists at any time during the day, and what can you worry about staying in a hotel at night. As for whether you are tired or not, it is natural to play slowly, and after the trip, you just take the plane back to your hometown, and the vehicle is directly checked. It's such an amazing way to travel!
However, some people privately speculate that she may be a wealthy daughter who decided to go out to adjust her emotions because of her unsatisfactory love life. There seems to be some basis for such speculation, but I'm not sure.
Next up is Ms. Liang, about 48 years old, from Zhaoqing, Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, who is a successful entrepreneur. She drove to Xinjiang alone in May 2023 and chose to stay in the same hotel in Tacheng. The trip to Xinjiang includes visits to the Hongqi-Lapu Port, the Wakhan Corridor and the Panlong Ancient Road. According to her, she started a business with her husband in her early years and now owns several companies. It's a pity that the marriage broke down due to her husband's betrayal of her marriage in the early stage, which made her enter an empty nest family life ahead of schedule. Ms. Leung said that in addition to running a company, she also likes to travel by car, and especially prefers solo cycling. She believes that traveling alone by car can do whatever she wants, enjoy the beauty of the journey without constraints, and reduce the stress of daily life and work.
There is also a Ms. Wang, who is about 58 years old, she is from Liling City, Hunan, and has worked in the ** organ, and has reached the retirement age as a leading cadre at the department level. Her husband, a former senior teacher at a high school, has also retired. As for why she likes to drive alone, she revealed that her husband has a very different personality and hobbies than her. She likes to walk around and enjoy the scenery, while her husband prefers indoor activities such as playing mahjong and fishing. In this way, during the work period, the communication time between the two parties is still limited, and conflicts can be avoided; However, retirement forced them to spend time together every day, and disputes and quarrels became commonplace. Although divorce is still far away, Ms. Wang chooses to drive alone to seek joy in life.
Overall, it's not inconceivable for women to choose to travel alone by car, and the reasons for this can be varied. Of course, the vast majority of people are motivated by a love of nature, a deep attachment to beautiful landscapes, and a desire for a rich and beautiful life. However, there are undoubtedly some women who have been deeply hurt by repeated setbacks in their careers, lives or relationships, so they choose to comfort themselves and heal their inner wounds by enjoying the beautiful scenery during the road trip.