{"id":1726,"date":"2020-03-18T07:34:27","date_gmt":"2020-03-18T02:04:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lifegram.org\/?p=1726"},"modified":"2021-06-25T16:58:27","modified_gmt":"2021-06-25T11:28:27","slug":"solo-travel-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lifegram.org\/solo-travel-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Solo Travel Tips : Everything You Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">To put the fear of travelling alone at bay, read on these 8 solo travel tips. These tips hopefully lead you to learn lots of new things about the world and yourself while travelling alone.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;As you move outside of your comfort zone, what was once the unknown and frightening becomes your new normal.&#8221;\u00a0&#8211; Robin S. Sharma, Author of &#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2ToewDp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari<\/a>&#8216;.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Well, I do understand that traveling solo can seem a bit scary (considering the fact that we come across such diverse news from the media these days) but let me tell you something before I dig deeper into the matter. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">To be honest, a solo trip will push you out of your comfort zone in the most amazing manner and unfold new chapters of life, letting you discover yourself in better lights. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">About 4 years back, when I decided to just pack my bags and set out for an adventure &#8211; I didn&#8217;t know what was waiting for me ahead!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">I used to listen to this friend\u2019s stories and the places she had traveled to. She had come down from Poland to study in India, and her adventures used to thrill me. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Needless to say, she was the one who inspired me to travel alone, and helped me gather the courage to be as adventurous as she was! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">After all these years, I\u2019ve understood that to go alone is the best way to keep going &#8211; and the best part is that you\u2019ll make friends out of strangers on your journey, who will help you to knit wonderful memories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Probably it\u2019s every traveler\u2019s dream to take a solo trip at least once in their lifetime, however, many pull themselves back due to some reason or the other. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">It could be the fear of getting lost or being alone in a foreign land or just the cluelessness about \u2018What am I gonna do there by myself?\u2019 kinda\u2019 thoughts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">But trust me when I say this, it might get really frustrating to go by someone else\u2019s plans, canceling your plans if others back out, or mold the dates if it doesn\u2019t suit anyone else\u2019s in the group.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">And, it is for this very reason that one must break all the shackles and set out alone. After all, it\u2019s your life and you should definitely give yourself a chance to see the world that\u2019s waiting for you to be explored \ud83d\ude42<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#8_Solo_Travel_Tips_are\">8 Solo Travel Tips are:<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#1_Embark_on_your_journey_with_smaller_steps\">1. Embark on your journey with smaller steps<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#2_Pack_light_and_carry_only_the_essentials\">2. Pack light, and carry only the essentials<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#3_Plan_your_trip_effectively\">3. Plan your trip effectively<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#4_Take_up_a_job_abroad\">4. Take up a job abroad<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#5_Choose_to_volunteer_abroad_for_a_meaningful_program\">5. Choose to volunteer abroad for a meaningful program<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#6_Visit_a_friend_or_relative_in_a_different_land\">6. Visit a friend or relative in a different land<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#7_Reconnect_with_your_inner_self\">7. Reconnect with your inner self<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#8_Learn_from_others_experiences\">8. Learn from others\u2019 experiences<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"8_Solo_Travel_Tips_are\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">8 Solo Travel Tips are:<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"1_Embark_on_your_journey_with_smaller_steps\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">1. Embark on your journey with smaller steps<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">This is one of the best ways to commence your journey as a solo traveler. Start with short day trips to nearby towns or cities, where you can leave in the morning and can easily return by late evening.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Not only will this open you up to take public transport for longer journeys, but it also will let you explore your known places a little differently. Gradually, you can start taking trips to faraway cities and maybe to other states altogether, or just catch a flight for another part of the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Give yourself enough time to get accustomed to traveling alone through intercity public transports, and eventually, you\u2019ll be able to go for long journeys without any hesitation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">[stextbox id=&#8217;alert&#8217; bgcolor=&#8217;ffeba3&#8242; bgcolorto=&#8217;f2f1c4&#8242; image=&#8217;null&#8217;]\u201cTo awaken quite alone in a strange town is one of the pleasantest sensations in the world.\u201d <strong>\u2013 Freya Stark<\/strong>.[\/stextbox]<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"2_Pack_light_and_carry_only_the_essentials\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">2. Pack light, and carry only the essentials<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Absorb the fact that you\u2019ll be alone, and that you won\u2019t have anyone to carry your baggage! Therefore, pack your bag with only those things that you\u2019ll essentially require.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Drop those fancy clothes and sandals &#8211; they would be of no use! And make sure that you don\u2019t miss out on anything that is necessary for you &#8211; make a list of things before you start packing. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Once you are done, just check whether you\u2019re comfortable carrying your backpack or not. Don\u2019t forget to leave a little space for the souvenirs that you\u2019ll get back with you!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">[stextbox id=&#8217;alert&#8217; bgcolor=&#8217;ffeba3&#8242; bgcolorto=&#8217;f2f1c4&#8242; image=&#8217;null&#8217;]\u201cI travel because it makes me realize how much I haven\u2019t seen, how much I\u2019m not going to see, and how much I still need to see.\u201d <strong>\u2013 Carew Papritz<\/strong>.[\/stextbox]<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"3_Plan_your_trip_effectively\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">3. Plan your trip effectively<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">With friends, it is fun to be random and go with the flow &#8211; but if this is your first solo trip, I would suggest you make a proper plan before you set out. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">By planning, I don\u2019t essentially mean booking your stay or transport, but deciding about which route to take, and how to go, and how to be safe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Once you set out, you shouldn\u2019t be confused about the next step.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">[stextbox id=&#8217;alert&#8217; bgcolor=&#8217;ffeba3&#8242; bgcolorto=&#8217;f2f1c4&#8242; image=&#8217;null&#8217;]\u201cWe travel, some of us forever, to seek other states, other lives, other souls.\u201d <strong>\u2013 Anais Nin.<\/strong>[\/stextbox]<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"4_Take_up_a_job_abroad\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">4. Take up a job abroad<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">This is one way that\u2019ll help you to be independent, and plan things all by yourself. Taking up a job overseas would not only take you to a foreign land but will also lay the foundation for your journey as a solo traveler. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">All your fears of traveling alone will vanish as soon as you take your first flight to work. This opportunity leaves your mind with no more excuses, and you\u2019ll feel confident to go alone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">And, since, all it takes is that first step, there is no looking back once you begin your journey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">[stextbox id=&#8217;alert&#8217; bgcolor=&#8217;ffeba3&#8242; bgcolorto=&#8217;f2f1c4&#8242; image=&#8217;null&#8217;]\u201cThe man who goes alone can start today, but he who travels with another must wait till that other is ready.\u201d <strong>\u2013 Henry David Thoreau.<\/strong>[\/stextbox]<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"5_Choose_to_volunteer_abroad_for_a_meaningful_program\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">5. Choose to volunteer abroad for a meaningful program<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">This is one of the best ways to start alone, as you\u2019ll come across many others like you, who have also broken all barriers and stepped out of their comfort zone. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">A volunteer trip will not only boost your confidence but will also make you a responsible traveler. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">It will also help you to know about distant lands, their customs and cultures, and a lot more than books can\u2019t teach you ever!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">And, when you have so many other like-minded people around you, there is no scope of worrying about getting lost or being alone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">While I was in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.volunteeringsolutions.com\/blog\/a-journey-of-happiness-volunteering-experience-in-kenya\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kenya for a month on a volunteering trip<\/a>, I met this girl from Columbia who was just 17-years-old and had traveled solo to another continent altogether! She was in Kenya for 3 months, and her confidence left me in awe. She did make me believe that people with courage and a good heart can really do anything.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">[stextbox id=&#8217;alert&#8217; bgcolor=&#8217;ffeba3&#8242; bgcolorto=&#8217;f2f1c4&#8242; image=&#8217;null&#8217;]\u201cLife begins at the end of your comfort zone.\u201d <strong>\u2013 Neale Donald Walsch<\/strong>.[\/stextbox]<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"6_Visit_a_friend_or_relative_in_a_different_land\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">6. Visit a friend or relative in a different land<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">In today\u2019s time of globalization and international work opportunities, there are high possibilities that each of one us has at least one friend or relative who\u2019s living abroad. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Even if you haven\u2019t been in touch with them for a while, it\u2019s time that you do! Take a week or two off, and go ahead with your trip abroad.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">This will open you up for new places, new opportunities, new time zones, and everything new (almost) you\u2019ve ever wanted. And the best part is that you\u2019ll still have a known face around you!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Trust me, you\u2019ll thank this friend\/relative for the rest of your life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">[stextbox id=&#8217;alert&#8217; bgcolor=&#8217;ffeba3&#8242; bgcolorto=&#8217;f2f1c4&#8242; image=&#8217;null&#8217;]\u201cIn the end, we only regret the chances we didn\u2019t take.\u201d <strong>\u2013 Lewis Carroll<\/strong>.[\/stextbox]<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"7_Reconnect_with_your_inner_self\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">7. Reconnect with your inner self<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">While traveling with friends or family, most of the time we are engrossed in chit chatting and conversations as we travel. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">A solo journey surely is the best way to get to know yourself better and discover skills you never knew you had. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">To put it in other words, while you set out for a trip all by yourself, you have more opportunities to indulge in things that you love as well as to try out newer avenues. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Eventually, you&#8217;ll reconnect with your inner self in ways you&#8217;ve never done before.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Traveling alone will endow you with the flexibility to go slow at times, soak in the local vibes, join a festival, doodle or write as you sit by the beach watching the sunset, share a cup of coffee with a stranger, so on and so forth. <a href=\"https:\/\/thriveglobal.com\/stories\/5-keys-to-make-traveling-a-deeply-spiritual-journey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Solo traveling can essentially turn out to be a deeply spiritual journey<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">[stextbox id=&#8217;alert&#8217; bgcolor=&#8217;ffeba3&#8242; bgcolorto=&#8217;f2f1c4&#8242; image=&#8217;null&#8217;]\u201cTravel far enough, you meet yourself.\u201d <strong>\u2013 David Mitchell<\/strong>.[\/stextbox]<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"8_Learn_from_others_experiences\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">8. Learn from others\u2019 experiences<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Learning surely is one thing in life that never ends, and it should not. Meet others like you, who have always wanted to take solo trips and have achieved the feat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Learn about their stories and how they took their first solo trip, what all problems they faced and how did they overcome them all. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Not only will this give you the solution to your problems, but also a lot of motivation and courage to pack your bags and leave; a much-needed thing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">During my life as a traveler, the one thing that I have learned is &#8211; all it takes is the first step you take to move towards your destination. The courage to go on will keep unfolding, gradually.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">And as they say, it\u2019s never too late to begin! So, have you taken your first step yet!?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Related:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifegram.org\/reasons-to-travel-solo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">101 reasons to travel solo<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To put the fear of travelling alone at bay, read on these 8 solo travel tips. 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