Travelling solo can be one of the most soul-searching experiences for an individual. It's like working on a relationship with yourself. You learn so many more things about yourself which you may not have known earlier. Plus, whom are we kidding? Sometimes being away from family and friends is truly bliss. If the idea of solo travel has appealed to you but you are not completely onboard, we would say, take the plunge and try it yourself. Especially if you're a woman, travelling alone may feel a little cumbersome and worrisome too. We have curated a list of a few travel tips which would make your solo travel experience a beautiful one.
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Travel tips for solo women travellers
Top 7 Travel Tips For Solo Women Travellers
1. Stay In Hostels
Instead of staying in hotels, how about staying in hostels or shared dormitories where you can meet fellow travellers just like yourself? Hostels are the best places to find other travellers who may be travelling alone too. You can indulge in activities and go sightseeing with these fellow travellers. Hostels are budget stays and will be pocket-friendly too.
Stay in hostels
2. Pack Light
Travelling light is the key to easy travel anyway. But when you are alone it is even more beneficial to travel alone as there will be no one to rely on to lift the extra luggage or bags. Every bag you carry is going to be your responsibility and keeping it as light as possible will be beneficial.
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Travel as lightly as possible
3. Take Direct Flights
When you are travelling solo, especially for the first time, it is always advisable to take direct flights. It will reduce the anxiety of changing flights, layovers and in case the transit visa is mandatory, even the immigration formalities.
Take direct flights
4. Do Your Research On The Culture
If you are visiting the place for the very first time, research the people living there, their culture, and history. If it's possible, you can even learn a few basic prompts in their local language so that there are no communication barriers when you are on the trip. The locals may even share some lesser-known facts about places when you communicate in their local dialect.
5. Use The Public Transport
One of the best things about travelling solo is living the traveller's life just like a local. Use the public transport of the city you visit. You can meet new people on your rides who may be travelling solo just like you. It is also safer to take public transport especially when you aren't sure about maps and routes. Public transport would be cheaper on the pocket as well.
6. Don't Overshare
You may make new friends while travelling or in the hostels. But to keep yourself safe, do not overshare your personal details with new people. It is also advisable to never tell strangers where you stay or your immediate travel plans.
7. Carry Enough Cash And Other Equipment
When travelling alone, it is always better to have some extra cash on yourself. We know that the idea of carrying extra cash may make you uncomfortable but in that hour of need, you may find it useful if there is cash. Keep it safely in more than one place instead of stacking it all in a single place. Also do not forget to carry other essentials which may turn out to be handy like a torch, power bank, sanitary pads and pepper spray.
We hope you have a safe and memorable solo travelling experience.
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