Intro

Have you ever wanted to take a trip but couldn’t find someone who could take time off or someone who was interested in your destination. While it is so much fun sharing the joys and experiences of travel with friends and family, it also can add complications. Can you both take off from work at the same time? Do you both have an interest in the same destination? Do you share the same budget for the trip? Do you want to go on the same excursions?

With all that said, traveling solo can be daunting if you have never done it before (it can be daunting even if you are a seasoned solo traveler). The cost of the trip is completely on you, planning the logistics is completely on you, being hyper aware of your surroundings is completely on you, and the list goes on.

I have traveled solo to 18 countries over the years and below I will share some of my experiences along with tips on making your solo travel a safe and memorable trip.

Conclusion

There are so many things to keep in mind when you are traveling alone and this list is just beginning to scrape away of best practices for safety and optimizing your time in your new adventure. No matter where you travel to, safety should always be your number one priority. The rest is just minutia and can me rectified. So when you plan your solo excursion, plan for what makes sense for you and has you feeling as comfortable and secure as possible.

Quote

“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone: Solo travel can lead to self-discovery, new friends, and different cultures.” Unknown

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