Aala grew up believing that travelling alone was something women simply did not do. At ten, she could only imagine the places she read about in books. She never imagined she would eventually build a life abroad.
From studying in Manchester to living in Egypt, Spain, Dubai, and Saudi Arabia, Aala gradually learned to make choices for herself, even when her family did not understand them. Her first solo experience in Spain also taught her how to handle loneliness, boredom, and unfamiliar surroundings on her own.
In this episode of TravelHER, Aala talks about breaking away from family expectations, learning to enjoy her own company, and making decisions before fear and overthinking take over. She also shares what it means to choose your own happiness when the people you love may not support your choices.
