Travelling alone can be daunting if you are doing it for the first time. What if I get stranded? What if I miss my flight? What if I get lost? These are but a few questions that might haunt you if this is your first solo trip. Don’t worry! Discover essential tips for safe and fulfilling solo travel experiences, from thorough planning and self-awareness to capturing memories, savouring local cuisine, connecting with fellow travellers, and making the most of every moment.
Do Your Homework – Find out everything about the place you are going to travel and plan accordingly. Surf the net for useful information and keep all important addresses and phone numbers handy. Travelling solo means staying connected and building network. This tip ensures your personal safety. Always share your trip details with someone.
Know Yourself – Introspect and decide what you want from the trip. Are you an introvert who doesn’t like to mix with people? Travel to vibrant places, flocked with tourists so that you don’t feel lonely. Its better to avoid places of isolations for security reasons. If you love to socialise, stay with locals to make friends who can give you a firsthand advice on what to see and where to go.
Take Photos – You may not necessarily be good at photography but do take pictures here and there. These odd snippets will be very fulfilling back home when you see them with your family and friends. It is also a great way of reminiscing your old memories and remember funny incidents.
Relish Local Cuisine – Don’t be tempted to live on fast food; try out the local cuisines that the place has to offer.Usually waiters and restaurant managers are more than happy to help out solo travellers and suggest different dishes that are a speciality of that place. Join tasting tours to get a feel of their culture.
Find Like-minded People – Use Twitter, Instagram and Facebook to reach out to other solo travellers and you’ll be surprised at how many people reciprocate. Some of them will be more than happy to act as your guide. Wherever you are, you can find walking tours that show you the local places other tourists might miss.
Make the Most of Your Trip – Revel in the freedom to see and do what you want and make the most of your holiday. After all, it is not every day that you get the time to travel.
Embark on a solo journey and forget all your baseless fears!!
