Amazing story! Yes I have done both (although different for a man) but much prefer lone traveling. It's an altogether different experience. My traveling with an Ex in India and Australia was ruined somewhat by have her there (not so much India). I not being horrible but the fact you could not explore a village or take that intriguing road as a spur of the moment decision was not there, as it had to be disused.

Great to connect with another writer, well I very amateur bout it would be great to connect an gain some feedback. Have a great day :)