Being single, available and ready to mingle status is a good start to travel solo. Perhaps, travelling to distant places and foreign land all alone is a personal preferred action. When you’re on your own, you tend to be independent and in control. You can travel at your own pace and delight, accomplish things that interest you the most, indulge in unlimited loads of fun and decide things in immediate dispatch. You can go wherever you want at your heart’s content, dine at your favorite restaurant and proceed without waiting too much for a companion to pack up. Traveling solo outweighs advantages over the cons – and the difference is truly rewarding. The long wait is over, it’s the right time to fly solo, see the rest of the world and celebrate personal freedom while it lasts. Since you only live once, go solo. Make these handy travel tips to guide in your next expedition make the most out it.
Plan accordingly, choose accommodation wisely
You can’t go wrong with a plan beforehand. Either you’re heading to New York or roam around the Asian peninsula or in euro zone, better equipped with the basic knowledge of the area. Be familiar with prevalent exchange rates, immediate time zones, established transportation schedules, latest fashion trends or anything that needs you to survive along. You don’t need to over plan after all because most of the times, the spur-of-the-moments and unfolding experiences will definitely leave the travel one of a kind you don’t expect it to happen. Scouring for billeting quarters might be a mind-numbing matter but keep in mind your preference, satisfaction level and budget. Opt for accommodations that will suit your need and lifestyle. Compare hotels to all available lodging places; be wise enough to get the most out of your stay. Hey, don’t forget your passport, identification cards and other pertinent travel documents handy; ensure photocopies have been generated for reference at home.
Pack and travel light
Mobility will surely define the fun in every travel. Going solo needs to be always on the go. Have things packed in the lighter possible way. Don’t overburdening yourself carrying a home with you. Considerable amount of clothing, least amount of gadgetries, an emergency kit, mint candies, a pair of sunglasses and a good book to read will do. Keep a map handy if still uncertain with the place. Use travelling bags that are both durable and comfortable to bring.
Be street smart; learn to talk to strangers
Yes, you can move freely by your own. Always be observant and alert on outdoors. Be inquisitive and street savvy. Know some basic first-aid. Avoid deserted areas. Stay with the crowd but refrain from entangled with. Learn to interact and socialize with strangers you might meet along the way. It is an advantage if you know first-hand the languages and dialects spoken to co-mingle and convey concerns around. One thing for sure, be polite and wear always that winsome smile and positive outlook. It will definitely go a long way.
Indulge in a walking tour of the city
Learn to navigate around the metropolis. Get lost to the suburbs and find your way out in the trail of unfamiliar streets, complex interchanges and burgeoning establishments. It will add up to your craving for thrill and adventure. For sure, you’ll search along the track some great finds, good bargain deals, budget-friendly shopping centers, excellent souvenir items, maybe business opportunities and a lot more.
Meet and co-exist with solo travelers through social media
Your friend’s list surely contains a bunch of thrill-seeking travelers going out solo also. You can search them at places you’re heading to. Take time to reach them. You can meet them up and enjoy the rest of the travel. It is a better chance to get more acquainted and personally interacted with them, or you might start to establish a vast network of connections around the globe. Maybe, a lifetime partnership might be brewing in. Isn’t it that cool? You’re travel might unravel an underlying purpose you don’t expect.
Find solace in coffee shops
Traveling alone will likely attract the biggest fear of loneliness, misery or sickening endeavor being solitary in huge cities or seemingly odd environment but it’s not always the case. Find a nearby coffee shop and seek comfort in between trips. A cup of coffee will enable you to reinvigorate your senses and keep awake and alive all the way. Most coffee shops can be a perfect avenue to meet up an acquaintance, save up your data connection, finish up reading a mystery book, recharge your mobile phones, start chitchat with a new stranger over a cappuccino or espresso and simply retreat from the bustle of everyday living. Indeed, there are plenty of good ways to try to find outdoor shelter in coffee shops while travelling solo. Try it!
Have fun with the night life
Most cities around the globe never sleep at night while businesses keep going on round the clock. Take advantage of the plethora of nightly activities from indoor concerts, variety shows to evening tours. Oftentimes, the best of travelling can be found in the midst of sparking lights and illuminated landscape under the helm of dark clouds while the rest of the world falls deep into slumber. Yes, you are able to be mesmerized with awe the scenery of your dreamed destination in broad daylight but the rest of its beauty can be viewed best from twilight to midnight – and you can’t afford to miss the entire show, right? While being amazed with the stillness of the night, party with the locals, grab your favorite drink over cordial chats with tourists around or dine in an elevated café viewing the metro. It’s your choice to make the night another memorable escapade. Just go on and on. But take precaution, nightly activities can be spoiled with unwanted behaviors from lawlessness. As much as possible, don’t go beyond into dimly-lit areas and suspicious-looking thoroughfares.
Repeat the trip
While the travelling alone might be surely fun but the adventure doesn’t end there. When you’re still within the area, take time to revisit the same restaurants, do again the same rollercoaster ride, devour the usual pizza, rewind moments on river cruise or enjoy the same, cool breeze of afternoon sunset by the bay. It will not just let help you getting acquainted or familiarized the locality but it will boost your inner longing and reverie for greatness, satisfaction and sense of fulfillment.
Traveling solo in most places across the continent and around the globe will be an excellent thing to do before you settle down and bound for commitments. The world is an excellent playground to fully immerse into backpacking, solo travelling and soul-searching the way you wanted it be. Why prolong the wait? You’ll just need to plan it right, book the flight, get ready with the sight and return with great delight. Adios, bon voyage!