Many people including seasoned travelers suggest everyone to go solo travel at least one in lifetime. Solo travelling is such a valuable experience one can have. There are many learning opportunities available through solo travel that you might not get it anywhere else. Travel itself is more than just leisure and luxury. You can create your own adventure and story through your solo trip. What you learn will impact your life in general, developing your character, and making you feel better.
Making the most of your solo trip
Solo travel can be daunting especially for first timers. Exploring a place that is unfamiliar to you sounds scary. You don’t know your surroundings and you have no one to rely to. However, those fears, doubt, and anxiety are something you must conquer. When you successfully overcoming them all, you will feel satisfaction with yourself. There is a sense of proud for accomplishing something great like that. And here are some tips for you who plan to travel solo and make the most of it:
Plan your budget accordingly
There is no need to follow anyone’s rule when it comes to solo travelling because you are in charge of everything. Hence, you can plan your own budget accordingly. you can make budget plan that suits your financial situation. One of the downsides of solo travel is that you cannot split the bills since you have no travel companion to do so. Hence, you have to budget your solo travel more thoroughly so you know the estimation of your travel cost. Always do your own research before making deals with travel agency, airlines, or hotels. Compare prices from different sources so you know which to choose.
Prioritize safety
Solo travel is deliberating because it gives you a sense of freedom. However, make sure that you still prioritize your safety no matter what activities you plan to do in your itinerary. Keep in mind that you don’t have immediate companion to help you when something goes wrong. Hence, it is always better to be careful than impulsive. Also, keep updating the people at home of your whereabouts so they know you are safe. And if you are in danger, they will know immediately and help you to find needed help. You may also consider buying travel insurance in advance to cover you during emergency while travelling overseas.
Open up your mind
To make the most of your trip, do not forget to open up not only your eyes but also mind. There are many new things you will see for the first time. You will also get to experience new things you may have never before. Not to mention that you will meet new people from different background. Open up your mind so you can embrace the diversity, learn how to embrace differences, building empathy, and respecting other cultures. With open mind, it will be easier for you to learn many important things that will be useful for you later in life. It can help you grow into an awesome person.
Gary Holmes