Helpful tips for solo travel

These are my tips for solo travel so you enjoy the experience while also staying safe.  I just recently looked at them again and they are still as relevant as the day I first wrote them out for myself.

• Do your homework and plan ahead

• Book your hotels in safe areas of town

• Ask the hotel for their business card in case you get lost

• Write your room number down somewhere but not on the hotel’s card

• Check that there are restaurants near your hotel

• Dress down and don’t wear a lot of jewelery or expensive clothes

• Talk to people, especially other solo travelers, you may be able to meet up to eat or do some excursion together

• Pay attention to what’s going on around you

• Keep your packing light because when you solo travel you will be the one carrying it

• Try not to walk around at night if possible

• Keep a diary so you can remember what you did and how you felt at the time

• Carry your passport and other important documents in a concealed neck pouch or put them in the hotel room safe

• Participate in activities – this especially applies to singles cruises

• If you get lonely, go and do something for yourself, like retail therapy or get your hair or nails done

• Book an excursion that includes a meal preferably at night so that is one less meal you have to arrange

• Don’t be afraid to ask for help

There are advantages to solo travel so remember these tips for solo travel and enjoy the freedom it gives you.