Tips to travel alone and not fail in the attempt

Maybe the idea of traveling alone, seems unlikely and you may think that doing it is a matter of wierd people or without friends, but the truth is that there are hundreds of reasons and benefits to travel alone.

First, traveling alone will give you the freedom to go where you want, when you want and how you want , without having to follow pre-established itineraries or agree with your group, you can do everything at your own pace. You will also have the opportunity to meet many people, make friends and maybe even live a short love story, but, above all, you will get to know yourself much better and feel proud of everything you can do.

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Possibly it is fear what you feel to travel alone ; fear of not being able to get things done by yourself, of not knowing the language, of being seen as a weirdo, of your safety, and everything that can happen through your head, which is totally normal, because fear is an emotion inherent in being human and it is natural to feel it in moments when we feel in danger or we are facing a new situation. In this case, what you have to do is not get carried away by it and leave the comfort zone, I give you the full assurance that it will be the best thing you will do in your life.

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But as I told you, feeling fear is totally normal and as we want you to feel a little more relaxed and confident when it comes to living the adventure , we give you some practical tips that will help you travel alone and not fail in the attempt. So, what are you waiting for?

Pack your suitcase and get ready to travel alone

1. Learn

Before getting on the plane it would be worthwhile to find out everything, and when I say everything, I mean absolutely EVERYTHING, about the place you are going to visit, become an expert, find out about the safest and most insecure areas of the city, the customs , the places you can not miss. Get on internet forums and read the opinion of other travelers who have gone there alone, this way you will prevent fear invade you and control you.

2. Be careful with overconfidence

It is very good that when traveling alone , go with the best attitude and open to know and relate with everyone, but beware that not all people have such a good heart or the best intentions like you. Now, it is not about you distrusting even your own shadow, in reality 95% of people will be willing to help you and guide you wherever you need, but it never hurts to lower 3 lines of confidence to your attitude.

3. Technology will be your best friend

Always try to have your cell phone with enough battery and buy an internet package because you will need it. There you have powerful tools that will help you and shoud not to miss, such as Google Maps , which has a host of features so you know the best route to get to your destination, which bus or subway line to take, where to get off, etc; and Google Translate , in case you do not understand or want to say something. An extra tip: it does not hurt to learn a few words in the local language.

4. Hostels and guided tours, your best option

Staying in hostels and especially sharing a room, is the best decision that someone can make when traveling alone. Is not only cheaper, it is the best option you have to make new friends. Another thing you can do is sign up for a Walking Free Tour , since apart from knowing the place better and you will learn curious facts, it is a great way to relate with other people and an excellent excuse to go out afterwards and talk about the things you liked the most of the tour.

5. Secure your most valuable items

This includes your personal documents. In my experience, I can tell you that I have never missed anything in the hostels in which I have stayed, but generally in the rooms there are lockers to store belongings and / or objects of more value. I recommend that you do not take your passport around everywhere, unless it is strictly necessary, instead take photos and save them in the cloud, so there is no risk of getting lost or stuck there. Another thing you can do is make copies of your documents, you know, a cautious person is worth two.

6. Do not arrive at night

Although you already know that your destination is the safest in the world, I recommend that you do not arrive at any city at night, not only because the options to get to your accommodation are reduced and they become significantly more expensive, but because the light of day can help guide you better in case you get lost.

7. Do not be afraid to ask for a picture or talk to people

Nothing more beautiful than returning from your trip to have many photos to show where you were and the most important monuments of the place , for this reason, one of the biggest concerns of traveling alone is this; ask yourself who is going to take the photos, but, I assure you from experience that people will be happy to make you not only a photo, but a photographic studio and much more if they see that you are alone. In the same way they will be happy to talk to you and tell you all the possible things of their city as long as you tell them something like ? Sorry, it makes me nervous to do this, but it turns out that I'm traveling alone and I would like to meet people to ask a couple of things about the area, can I sit down or talk to you ?? . And that's it, it's that easy.

8. Report your whereabouts

Maybe you decided to download Tinder and you will meet someone you met there. Cool! But remember not to be so trusting and tell someone you trust, and also someone from your accommodation where and with whom you will be , so you will feel more secure. It's worth doing the same thing every time you go out in the morning.

Actually traveling alone is easier than it seems , so enjoy your trip to the fullest, follow these few tips, prepare to be surprised by the unknown and live an unforgettable experience. You will end up eager to repeat.