Travelling alone is literally the definition of indulgence. During a trip, you can do whatever you want, go wherever you want, do whatever you want, choose your own challenges and activities, make your own mistakes, learn from them, and, basically, get through everything with a sense of accomplishment. In addition, if you do go on a trip by yourself, the only thing you would enjoy is being free. You would be glad that you went on a solo trip because the feeling is unrivalled.
Solo outings can be relaxing and overwhelming simultaneously. There are a lot of mixed feelings when you book that ticket and take the leap of faith. Although it is recommended, solo travellers should consider a few safety precautions to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip!
Research
Research the area in which you intend to reside first and foremost. Understand web journals, watch YouTube recordings and ask companions/family for guidance assuming that they have visited previously. Try to find a place to stay that isn’t too far from the main roads and close to public transportation. Avoid a location known for its shady reputation.
Make duplicates of crucial documents.
Important documents like your passport, insurance, travel plans, and flight confirmations should be kept in both paper and electronic formats. Have one copy saved in an email folder, bring one copy with you, and leave one copy with a friend or family member at home. When technology fails, a paper copy can be especially helpful!
Mix in the group
Blending in is the best way to avoid the attention of con artists and thieves. Being able to blend in and appear like a local is advantageous. Learn as much as you can about the area, its neighbours, the clothes people wear there, and how to avoid looking like a tourist. You will be able to accomplish it because it is not that difficult.
Get travel insurance
This must be done! Whether you’re backpacking around Australia for six months or going on a weekend getaway with friends, buying travel insurance before you go is crucial. It safeguards both you and your possessions. You don’t want to leave a country with a lot of unpaid medical bills!
Always have cash on you
While you shouldn’t carry a lot of cash with you at all times, you should always have some cash on you. Many places, particularly tourist-oriented ones, frequently request cash instead of credit cards. You do not want to find yourself in a precarious situation where you have run out of money.
Buy a good quality safety lock
When you spend the day exploring, you will leave most of your belongings behind if you stay in a hostel. I always try to keep in mind that you should have a safety lock for your belongings. Make sure to bring a lock with you because most hostels offer lockers for your belongings. If you forget a lock, most hostels have them available at the front desk. Just make an effort not to forget your code or lose the key! You can also get day bags with smaller locks, which are great if you like to sleep on train and bus rides.
Inform others of your whereabouts
Peace of mind for you and your loved ones comes from informing them of your whereabouts. Email them a copy of your plan and inform them of your itinerary before you leave. Update them assuming things change, and call them consistently (alright, only one out of every odd five minutes, yet all the same routinely enough!) Use the “find my friends” feature on your iPhone or WhatsApp’s live location to keep your friends and family up to date on your journey as you move from one location to another.
