TRAVELLING SOLO: TIPS AND BENEFITS

Travelling solo is fast becoming a popular trend, you don’t have to be married or dating anyone before you travel, you can travel all by yourself and still have fun. Solo travel allows you to be adventurous and chase your dreams.

Solo travel is an adventure you need to try; it is the ultimate self-indulgence that could help you discover a new side of yourself.

BENEFITS OF TRAVELLING SOLO

• Gives you the freedom of independence: Travelling solo allows you to be independent. It gives you the right freedom you need.
• You have time for yourself: when you travel solo, you get to have a “me” time, and you also have time to relax after all the stress you’ve been through.
• It’s your money, so it’s your rules: You are the one booking your trip so you can decide to be on a budget strictly or you could decide to go extra! Either way, it is your money so you can choose to spend it the way you want as you travel.
• You learn how to plan: by the time you are done booking your trip, making your hotel reservations and booking your flight ticket, you can make a career out of it!
• You gain confidence: when you travel alone, you don’t have a choice but to be strong and confident. Going into a new environment all by yourself takes some confidence; by the time you return home, you become stronger and more confident and even braver to take more risks because travelling solo is a risk worth taking.
• Solo travel does not mean you have to go alone. You could go with a group and even when you go alone make sure you meet with new people, and by the end of the trip, you would have met new and interesting people you have shared life-changing moments with.

TIPS FOR TRAVELLING SOLO

When you are travelling solo, you should plan and ask friends who have gone before. It is also important that you do a bit of planning and research. Research gives you discoveries about the country that offers you an exciting adventure.

Stay in touch

It’s a good idea to let someone know about your travelling plans. I know you want to go on an adventure without anyone knowing, but a trusted person should know your whereabouts for safety reasons. You can also post pictures on Instagram to be your social media tracker.

Do lots of research

Before going into any city, do a lot of research; this saves you from confusion. Things like knowing the train schedules or the foodstuff prices can save you from a lot of stress. You will also not be overcharged by sellers because you already have an idea.

Discuss taxi fares

While travelling solo, there is a chance you become an easy target to make money from. Make sure you agree on a price with the taxi driver before entering or telling him/her to keep the meter running to avoid the extra charge.

Stay in well-lit and public places

When travelling alone, make sure you stay in safe areas. Don’t follow a stranger to a dark place, be security conscious. If you are planning an adventurous trip, make sure you go with a tour group to have people look after you and assist you.

Dress according to the culture of the place

I know you have your style, but it is advisable that you blend with the crowd when you are travelling solo. When you dress like a citizen, you don’t draw attention to yourself, and you can easily blend in.

Keep your valuables safe

Passports and other important valuables should be kept at home. There is no point in carrying valuables while travelling, whatever you can do without please keep them at home. While going for adventures, leave your valuables at home.

Conclusion

When you are travelling solo, remember that you are there to have fun so meet new people and enjoy yourself, but in the middle of the fun, don’t forget yourself and be security conscious. Don’t let anyone force you to do what you don’t want to do; it’s your trip, so follow your own rules!

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