how travel alone ?

Whether you haven't met that special someone, are traveling on business, or simply need some "alone time," traveling alone can be entirely different than going with a friend. Instead of staying home because you fear traveling by yourself just won't be fun, these five tips for solo travel can give you the confidence boost you might be looking for.

                                         

Do Something You Normally Wouldn't Do With Others

When traveling solo, you might be hesitant to try new things in case they don't go as expected and you don't have someone by your side. Instead, this can be a time to try something others in your normal travel party will not do. For example, you can spend all day touring an art museum when they would rather hang out on the beach

Take Plenty of Pictures

With smartphones and near-universal free wi-fi hotspots, it's easier than ever to take pictures of every you visit. By instantly sharing your pics on social media, it's almost as if your friends and loved ones are with your trip as they can relish nearly every moment in real-time

Start Your Day Early

Start Your Day Early

There are plenty of opportunities to sightsee alone and be completely safe if you visit a large, beautifull city. Getting up early also makes it easier to avoid the crowds at popular attractions once families and the tourists leave their hotel for the day.

 Meet Other Travelers

Another way to break up the monotony of solo travel is to meet other travelers. Your conversation doesn't have to end when you land and deboard the plane. In fact, some great resources that can help you connect with fellow travelers, like the Facebook, Whatsapp or other social media

Regardless of where you stay when you travel, you can also use the app Meetup to find local events and activities that are happening in town. You might be able to hang out at a certain cafe or even attend a local festival that isn't mentioned in any of the guidebooks. There are many opportunities in each city so be sure to check this out before you arrive.

Make a List of Your Emergency Contact Information

This final tip is a good idea for every traveler. Make a list of your emergency contact information that is readily accessible. The list can include your own personal contact information, the name of an emergency contact back home, and any other pertinent phone numbers you might need. For example, you might include the toll-free number for your credit card company in case your card is stolen or you have to activate the travel protection benefits if your plans are interrupted.

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Traveling Solo

1. Don’t Feel Obligated to Stay in Hostels

It seems that the most common advice you will find when researching solo travel online is to stay in a hostel or other communal living establishment, but also find value in the occasional more traditional lodging. 

2. Don’t Get Too Ambitious at the Beginning or End of a Trip

At these times, you need things to go well; you are at your most vulnerable when you are just arriving in a place (and most laden down with luggage and stuff), and at your most stressed when you are trying to get on a plane or train on time.

3. Don’t Avoid Your Own Company

Many solo travel tips focus on how to meet people, but this can be counterproductive—there was a reason you chose to travel alone, after all. Many folks who travel in big groups yearn for a moment or two by themselves; you don’t have that problem, so enjoy it!

4. Don’t Resist Your Impulses

One tremendous benefit of traveling alone is that you can change your plans without consulting anyone else about anything. 

5. Don’t Ignore Potential Danger

As is becoming clear, there are potential risks when traveling alone that might not be as prevalent when traveling with other people. A good rule of thumb: If your internal alarms are going off, listen to them.