If you are part of a large family and have never ventured off on your own, now might be the perfect time to try solo travel. It is an empowering experience to be a party of one wherever you go and experience the world from a singular vantage point. If you think you are ready for a life-changing adventure, please continue reading to learn some helpful tips.
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Book a Few Tours
When you are venturing out on your own for the first time, it will be helpful to create a somewhat structured itinerary. With this approach, you can ensure that you have planned touchpoints built into your travel schedule. This is also a way to see things you would likely not see on your own, especially when there are governmental restrictions on access.
This is the case with getting to the Blue Lagoon the easy way - by hiring a boat and tour guide. Give yourself this gift during your next travels so you do not miss out on the wondrous sites that await you amongst the beautiful rocks and mesmerising waters.
If your travels will take you to multiple cities, book at least one tour in each location before leaving home. You can use these tours as opportunities to ask the local tour guide questions about the area, such as recommendations for lunch or dinner, where to get the best coffee, and what sites are must-see attractions.
Prioritise Your Safety
Travelling, in general, requires extra vigilance, but travelling solo takes it to another level. That should not deter you from embarking on a vacation for one, however, but it should give you pause to reflect on how you can and should prepare beforehand.
Here are some helpful tips to keep in mind.
If you feel something is off or wrong, turn around or say no. Your intuition is powerful, and you should trust it.
Keep your valuables hidden. Purchase a pouch that can hang from your bra under your shirt or a slim belt bag that sits inside your pants. Place your passport, ID, and money inside. Practice taking money or your credit card out to ensure the entire contents do not fall out when you only want to take out one thing.
Pay attention to your surroundings. If you take a wrong turn, you do not have to keep going. Turn around and start over, or stop into a shop and ask for help.
Never leave your drink unobserved or unattended. It is all too easy for someone who is right in front of you in a bar or club to slip something into it and leave you vulnerable and defenceless.
Watch this video on seven ways to stay safe when travelling alone.
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Life has a way of getting in the way of being your own person. If you have waited too long to take care of yourself, it is time to start. Plan a solo trip to give yourself the travel experience of a lifetime.