Best Solo Travel Tips for a Transformative Journey to Adventurous Destinations

Start on the right note

If you are planning to travel solo, for any reason, there are the right ways and wrong ways of traveling this way. Here we bring you some tips that will help you plan and execute your plans perfectly. If you have been on some journeys solo, what we have ahead will just remind you what you did and how you did it.

1. Select your destination carefully

There are safe destinations that welcome tourists while there are others that not many people frequent. The choice of destination also depends on the season when you want to go for your adventure. You may have seen a place in a movie or read about it online and longed to go there for some time. Before you embark on your journey you should find out everything that you need to know about the place. You should find out what the weather will be like, so you can choose the right dresses. You should avoid places that go through weather problems in the months you are planning to go there.

2. Pack everything you will need

If you need glasses, take an extra pair with you as you will not be able to find opticians in the middle of a jungle or a desert. Try taking a first aid kit with you, just in case it is required. You should also make sure that what you are taking is allowable on the flights of the airlines you will be flying with. You can consider taking binoculars with you to see things from a distance and a camera for capturing pictures if you think that the one on your smartphone is good enough. You should always take the chargers for your electronic devices and take adapter plugs as there are different types of sockets and plugs in different parts of the world. Also, make sure that there is sufficient balance in your mobile account for international calls over the duration you will be away. You also need to take some money in local currency unless there are cash machines that will accept your credit or debit cards. 

3. Prepare yourself to digest new items

When you travel to a foreign land, you cannot expect the locals to prepare dishes that you get to eat at home or in your city. In fact, you should learn to try items from cuisines you are not familiar with. You will have to dine outside mostly as there will be no one there to prepare dishes for you. You should also learn about the amount you should tip the waiters, as in some parts of the world it is customary to do so. If you think you can cook yourself, just wonder what all you will need to take with you and this will add to the baggage you already are taking and you will have to find an accommodation that has a kitchen for you.

4. Strangers in a Strange Land

If you are not comfortable with people who don’t speak the same language as you choose a destination where your fellow countrymen go to. So, even if you are traveling solo, there will be others who will be willing to spend some time with you and you could become useful to each other. If you are comfortable with strangers, you will be able to befriend them, which you should as they will have lots of useful information for you, like the best places to eat and visit. You should also find out the places that the locals visit as this will help you to see the best places in the city you are in.  

5. Know your limitations

Nobody is perfect and despite your best efforts, you can get into trouble. You should ideally call up your near and dear ones about what you are up to regularly. If you have planned your trip, jot down the details and pass it to those you know, so they can assist you if there is any need. You should avoid doing things that you are not comfortable with, like rock climbing if you get dizzy at heights. The best way to stay safe in a different country is to make sure that the things you are doing are legally allowed there.

6. Will remember you for long

Yes, you will be taking a lot of photos and you may need the help of others if you want to be in some of them. You can also keep a written or typed record of things you are doing, who knows you could become a bestselling author. You should also try to learn the language of the land you will be trying to, at least some basic terms, so they are comfortable talking with you. You should always try to find out what the transport will be like, whether there are metros or you will have to hire cabs to get around. You may get there and find out that you have to walk long distances, which you may not be prepared for. You can always bring the small foreign currency back with you, as a memento of everything you have been through.

The final words

Nothing changes a man like a journey to a place they don’t know much about. You learn a lot of things and you will have a lot to tell others. However, you should only travel once you are sure of yourself and of your capabilities. You should be old enough and in the best of health to undertake any adventures.