Sometimes, the best vibe is your own company. Flying solo doesn’t mean lonely — it means choosing yourself, experiencing life without waiting on anyone, and realising how fun, freeing, and unforgettable that can be. Here are seven things you should try at least once, on your own.
1. Book That Solo Vacation
The idea of packing your bags and jetting off alone might sound intimidating, but it’s one of the most liberating experiences you’ll ever have. It doesn’t even have to be far — a weekend at Lakowe Lakes or a hidden resort outside Lagos noise could be all the peace you need.
If you’re feeling adventurous, pick an African country like Rwanda, Senegal or Tanzania, and see how it feels to touch down in a new place all on your own. You’ll sleep in a hotel bed you paid for, wake up to your own schedule, and realise you’ve been your own best travel buddy all along. A solo vacation will remind you: freedom tastes better when you book it yourself.
2. Try a Solo Spa Day
Nine months of hard work? That’s long enough to carry a baby, so best believe you deserve some pampering. A spa day is for recovery. Let the masseuse press your neck, knead your shoulders, and stretch out all the stress you’ve been dragging around.
Feel your blood flow again, unclog your muscles, and maybe even try aromatherapy if you’re feeling generous. Some people swear by those “pull everything out of your skin” treatments, whatever helps you feel brand new. Walk out lighter, refreshed, and glowing. Then toast to yourself with a chilled Gordon’s Pink Berry afterwards, you earned it.
3. Do a Full-Day Digital Detox
We don’t realise how much the internet is frying our brains until we log off. The constant pings, endless scrolling, and dopamine hits keep us stuck in loops we didn’t sign up for. A digital detox feels like withdrawal at first — your fingers will itch for your phone, but give it a few hours.
Soon, you’ll find silence has a rhythm. Read a book, cook yourself a meal, jam some music, even host a cook-in for just you. Real dopamine comes from being in control of your own vibe, not chasing notifications. Flying solo means learning how to unplug, reset, and choose peace over pings.
4. Go for a Long Evening Walk
Every once in a while, you need to lace up, step outside, and just walk. No destination, no agenda, just you, your playlist, and the evening air. You’ll notice people around you in ways you don’t when you’re stuck indoors.
Stop by the suya guy, grab a stick, and keep it moving. An hour of this empties your thoughts, boosts your immune system, and quietly strengthens your mental health. If you work remotely and barely move all day, this is your best free therapy. Walking alone is grounding, like reminding yourself you belong to the world, even if it’s just one step at a time.
5. Take Yourself Out to Fine Dining
Yes, fine dining is expensive. But at least once in your life, you deserve to dress up in your finest, sit at a white-tablecloth restaurant, and order the works. Give yourself the prince or princess treatment. A budget of ₦50k can get you something memorable on the menu: a three-course meal, maybe even a glass of something sparkling. Bonus points if you pair it with a Gordon’s Sunset mix — smooth, bold, and made to be savoured slowly.
Take photos for the gram, savour every flavour, and remind yourself that you’re worth the luxury. Sometimes, self-love is a reservation under your own name.
6. Dance Alone in Your Living Room
You don’t need a crowd to catch those Saturday-night BBNaija party vibes, just turn up the volume and let your room transform. If you tuned in to Gordon’s BBNaija Pool Party 3, you’ll remember how the housemates drifted between the water, the lights, the music, and those Sunset & Pink Berry mixes — the whole house felt electric. Now picture tapping into that same energy in your own corner.
Just you, a BBNaija DJ mix on a Thursday or Saturday night, and the beats. No expectations. No judgment. Let your body move, feel your spirit lift, and make the floor your stage. When you’re done, pause. Take a breath. Raise a chilled glass of Gordon’s mix — yes, to yourself, and clink to that vibe. Because the party doesn’t stop when you fly solo, it just evolves.
Vibe like the DJ is spinning in your head. Let the bass carry your feelings. Let the groove become your companion. It’s your house, your moment, make it count.
7. Attend a Live Concert Alone
If you wait on people, you’ll miss half the experiences life is offering you. Book that concert ticket: Seyi Vibez, Rema, or whoever makes your soul move, and go alone. Scream your lungs out, dance with strangers, and let the music carry you.
If you’re feeling bold, splurge and fly out for a bigger show. Think O2 Arena, maybe even the Royal Arena in Denmark. There’s nothing like being in a crowd of thousands, vibing on your own terms. Concerts are proof that solitude doesn’t mean silence; sometimes it’s the loudest, happiest sound of your life.
Bottom Line
Flying solo doesn’t mean being lonely. It means knowing your own vibe is enough, whether that’s walking through Lagos streets with suya in hand, booking a flight to Rwanda, or jamming in your living room like you’re at the BBNaija house party. You only live once, and it’s your life, yours alone. So live it loudly, proudly, and maybe with a Gordon’s Sunset in hand. Here’s your permission slip to do it all alone: travel, dine, party, detox, and clink to that.
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