Are you thinking of going on a solo trip? Is that on your mind for some time?
Then this might be the perfect article for you.
The very thought of exploring a place all by yourself is very exciting. And if you love your own company, then there is nothing better than embarking on a solo journey.
Solo trips can be exciting, enthralling, and adventurous. It will boost your confidence to another level and you get to know yourself better.
But you may feel nervous doing it for the first time. Who doesn’t huh? The first time is always daunting.
So, in this article, I am putting down 5 useful tips to successfully plan your first solo trip. Do have a look and you can plan further.
Decide on Your Destination
Solo travel may already be overwhelming. So, deciding on a destination first will ease you out and prepare you for your journey. You will feel relaxed to go ahead on your trip. And if you are a little nervous about your first solo trip, the destination you choose may not be completely off-beat to you. You may go to a place that is familiar to you or you speak the language. Or you might know somebody near to that place. Your first solo trip need not be to any foreign country. You can choose to explore your own country for the very first trip.
Do Your Research
Do your research thoroughly about the place you are visiting before starting your trip. Try to be informed about all the major things about that place before you reach there. It will make you less overwhelmed and you will arrive there calm and cool. Research on the internet, read blogs, watch YouTube videos, and ask for advice from Facebook groups. The internet is your biggest friend. Get to know beforehand the route from the airport to your accommodation. Research about the safest neighborhood and common scams in that place. Try to know about their culture, food habits, etc. And if you know someone who has been to that place, talk to him and get an idea of the place.
Book Your Accommodations in Advance
When it’s your first-ever solo trip, it’s always overwhelming to reach a new city or country without finalizing your stay. Hence, book the first couple of days of accommodation in advance so that you know where to go once you reach the airport. And book your ticket in such a way that you get to your place of destination before sunset. You can opt to stay in hostels or homestays to go easy on your budget.
Utilize Technology
We live in an incredible era of technology. Technology is a big savior when it comes to traveling. So, while on a solo trip, make use of technology in every way possible. You have Google Maps to help navigate the route. Google Maps can be used offline too while having no wifi/internet. If you don’t know the local language, then you can use Google Translate. It can also be used offline too. For converting currency, there are apps also.
Keep In Touch with Your Friends and Family
It’s always good to let know of your whereabouts to your closest people. There are some apps nowadays that let the person you give access to know the exact location of your device. I strongly recommend you try this method instead of posting publicly on your social media.
So, these are some hands-on tips that will help you prepare for your first solo trip. And last, one bonus tip I want to give you for your safe travel is getting a good travel insurance plan. And thus, you are all set to go!
Tell me in the comment section if this article has reduced some of your travel anxieties. I will be looking forward to your comments!
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