Now say YES to Solo Travelling!!

Travelling always gives a new experience and inspires us to travel more. But travelling alone excites even more. Exploring the world all by yourself is something more special and quirky. Travelling to the all new place all alone has its pros and cons. So here are some tips to those who are planning to travel alone soon, so that you can wipe out all the cons and be busy enjoy pros

  1. Take a note of how long it takes and how much it costs to get from the airport to your hotel or to the city centre. The taxi driver for an estimated fare before you leaves. If it's considerably different from what you know to be true, take a different cab.
  2. Have a brief trip plan ready. Book good hotel before you leave.
  3. Plan as such that you arrive at your destination during daytime as in dark it will be difficult for you in the new place.
  4. Be a guide yourself, if you don't feel good about it, avoid going for it. In short, avoid things you're not comfortable with.
  5. Collect detail information about the place you're planning to visit, with respect to safety.
  6. Connect with other travellers; get some advice from them about travelling, about the place. Also, meet locals, many places have free local tour guide. You can also find a guide to the sites like Meetup.com, 5W – Women Welcoming Women World Wide.
  7. Observe people around you. See how they interact and how things work there.
  8. Be confident and avoid revealing to be a tourist.
  9. Interact with strangers. Learn to open up and enjoy with them, but also ensure your safety.
  10. Be helpful because little kindness leads us to happiness and also friendships.
  11. Go to in the evenings, enter and enjoy in pubs, clubs, concerts and theatres there.
  12. When asking directions, little white lies are always fair. Don't let on that you are alone: "Can you direct me to the museum? I have to meet a friend."
  13. Experience things by giving a little push to your comfort zone like singing karaoke at a local or surfing. You may discover new you.
  14. Don’t walk around with your face in a guidebook. Also, check your maps and transportation schedules before leaving your hotel.
  15. Go to restaurants with communal tables or counters because we get chances like these very few times.
  16. Carry the essentials with you when you start your day. Have the name of the hotel you’re staying on a piece of paper in the local language. Have a copy of your emergency contacts and your documents on you. Also, leave a copy of your plan of the trip with a friend or family member at home, and stay in touch regularly via phone, text, video chat or email.
  17. Save on your mobile charge as any urgency can come up.
  18. Avoid going to dark places alone. Public places are way safer than private ones.
  19. Don't flash your expensive stuff or money. Avoid wearing pricey jewellery.
  20. Stay generally on main roads.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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