The way our lives have gotten complicated these days, many people are now opting for only solo traveling. Solo travel makes one grow and develop into a better version of oneself. It helps people know themselves, be okay with their own company, discover new hobbies, and meet new people from different spheres of life.
It is truly a wonder how solo travel has helped people in many ways and has given them a new direction in life, however, a person must remain safe on this solo journey. Here are 3 tips that we recommend to all people traveling solo:
- Know where to go solo and where not
You must know when to be alone and when not. If you’re going to public places where there are already many people, there is no harm in being alone. On the other hand, if you’re planning to explore a waterfall on the outskirts of the city, or you’re planning to go on a beach trek, or to explore a mountain peak, try to not do these things alone. Look for more people at the place where you’re staying who are also planning to visit the same spots. Or other people that you may have become friends with in and around your hotel.
- Read about the place beforehand
When traveling solo for the first time, make sure you read and research well about your destination before you leave. Know the weather, the kind of shoes required, the kind of clothes required, and the stay options available in the area. Book a stay before you reach so that you have someplace to stay the night in case the hotels are fully booked due to heavy crowds. You don’t want to be stranded alone in a strange place. If this is your first solo trip, you can also go to a place that you’ve already visited with your friends before. You will feel safer in a more familiar place for your first solo trip.
- Pack light and don’t carry too many valuable
While traveling alone, you must know that for everything that you carry on the trip, you will have to carry all of it on your own, at all times. Hence, packing light is very important. Watch videos on how to pack light for a trip and follow it to give yourself the ease of traveling comfortably. Also, pack a basic first-aid box to be prepared for any unforeseen circumstances. Don’t pack too many valuables either to be safe on a solo trip.