Getting Over the Fear and Concerns of Solo Travel

Travel is and always has been an eye-opening experience that changes how you view the world. However, solo travel is an entirely new and unique experience and, has been considered by many to be transcendental. While the spiritual aspect of solo travel is accepted and entertained by many people, there are still a vast number who feel it isn’t made for them. This is a common misconception as everyone is capable of managing such a trip with the necessary know-how. If you have even the slightest inclination to head out on your own, this post aims to equip you with tips and tricks that will give you the much-needed confidence to take this exciting step:

  1. Choose Places to Stay Wisely

As solo travel also entails being open to the possibility of making new friends, book yourself at places that are known to cater to solo travellers. Hostels are a popular option; however, you can also look at BNB options and small inns. Smaller setups cater to a more personalized and unique experience.

If you happen to be booking multi city flights, then also look up on hostels or BNB’s closest to the airport, and then use public transport to explore the city. This will help maximize time and minimize stress.

2. Acquaint Yourself with Different Languages

Familiarize yourself with a few words and common phrases of languages used in the places that you are traveling to. You never know when you urgently need some information and get caught in a situation where people don’t speak English. It is always appreciated by the locals and if will also make you feel more confident.

3. Consider Booking a Multi Stop AirTicket

Besides helping you truly enjoy each moment, multi city flights also enable you to additional stopovers at no added cost. This way you can experience even more and never have to worry about constantly checking for flight availability and fares. Having a good agent on board, will help you to reschedule in case of emergencies and also avail of any added perks.

4. Learn to Enjoy your Own Company

While this may be easier said than done, it is essentially the true secret to happiness. Doing things on your own can seem intimidating at first, but it is actually very liberating. You can be spontaneous and make plans based on your mood, without having to compromise in any way.

To really be at ease, all you need to do is mentally prepare yourself to be own your own and be well organized. Once you set out, you’ll find that it gives you a real sense of independence and teaches you a lot about who you really are.

5. Be Friendly but Cautious

It’s important to be a pleasant-friendly person as that is something that appeals to everyone. Moreover, making friends, especially with locals will help you get a better sense of the place and expose you to things you wouldn’t have learnt otherwise. However, being approachable and friendly doesn’t mean you give out too many personal details. Keep the association light-hearted and only share what’s necessary. Besides, these tips, remember there’s a few that go without saying. Pack smart and make sure you can manage your bags and have a safe pouchfor valuables and documents. Since you are on your own, you need to remember to rely on yourself, trust yourself and embrace the experience. Most importantly, keep your expectations to a minimum. Being open to what comes your way is the best part of solo travel. In other words, spontaneity is what makes traveling by yourself truly liberating!