11 Solo Travel Tips To Become An Independent Wanderer

Well, if that is the case, you are not alone because there are several others stuck in this dilemma of whether to take a solo trip or not, and even if they want to do it, they don’t know how to plan it and make it a successful one for themselves. 

Sure, it makes you nervous sometimes, even thinking about how you will be able to plan everything out and what you would do in case you get in some kind of trouble. There are plenty of things that come to mind. However, if executed properly, you are in for one of the most incredible experiences of your life. 

Don’t worry, just keep in mind a few tips and tricks before taking the trip, and you can make your next solo travel experience as smooth as possible. 

1. Visualise The Trip

What happens is that when you visualize your trip, you think deeply, and that is when things come to mind about what could go wrong, so now you know where to work and how to get it right. 

2. Know What You Want

You know everything about you and where your comfort zone lies.  If you are more of an outgoing person, you are surely going to be exploring a lot of cafes, restaurants, bars and so on. 

However, if you like to stay within the boundaries of your comfort zone, which includes staying in a hotel room, having a good sleep, and going out to see some scenic beauty and relax, then you would be doing that. So decide what you want and then take your solo travel plan forward. 

3. Research

Having perfect knowledge about the place you are about to visit is essential. There are specific rules and regulations that one has to follow while travelling, especially when you are travelling to another country. 

You should know what you can and cannot do in a specific country or region. There are strange and unusual laws around the world that one has to follow if you are in that specific country or region. For instance, Chewing gum is banned in Singapore, so it may sound very petty to you, but chewing gum could land you in serious trouble, and you wouldn’t want that, right? 

So do your homework before booking your trip. 

4. Learn To Say No In The Local Language

This may sound very small, but it could save you from a lot of trouble. It may also feel like an exaggeration because there are some genuine people who help others irrespective of their gender and without expecting anything in return. Still, since you are alone, you shouldn’t take such risks and say no to anyone being over-friendly. 

5. Eat As Much As You Can

6. Keep Clicking

Plus click with random strangers. It would be a lot of fun because you will eventually come back from your trip, but the memories will linger, and what’s best than having pictures of the trip to re-live those beautiful moments again?

Suggested Read: 14 Photo Editing Apps For Travel Photographers

7. Make Full Use Of Technology

8. Keep All Your Documents Safe

If you are travelling to some sensitive zone, it is a must to have a permit from the government authorities, besides you should also have your identity proof at all times with you. 

If you are travelling out of the country, take very good care of your passport because if you lose your passport, trust me, your heart will begin to sink.

There is nothing worse than staying stuck in a country without a passport, and who knows how long will it take to get the new one. It will not be as easy as Deepika Padukone had it in the movie Tamasha. Reel life is way too different from the real life.

Suggested Read: How To Apply For Passport? 

9. Be Safe

There is a popular saying that if something isn’t right, you always know that from the start, but you ignore it to the point from where there is no return. 

So trust your instincts and stay away from trouble. 

The country or the city may be free of crimes, but criminals are everywhere. Your safety is your responsibility, not anyone else’s. 

10. Shop Where The Locals Shop

The prices will be reasonable, and you won’t have to regret spending hefty amounts on the most basic of things. 

11. Plan Great Evenings

Your solo travel experience should not be a lonely one just because you are alone. Plan a good dinner with drinks in a restaurant with a great ambience and embrace the fact that you made it to your first solo trip. 

Suggested Read: Tips & Tricks For Women Who Travel Solo

Conclusion

So be careful, learn where to say no, and trust your instincts and when to ask for help. 

However, don’t forget to enjoy yourself, don’t over plan it, and go with the flow to make this solo travel experience, one of a kind.