Solo Travel

Learning to drive, driving, and using public transport

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steklarbones
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Re: Solo Travel

Post by steklarbones »

Solo travels used to appear terrifying to me, but the one thing I know for sure is that if you find a nice hotel and stick to the group when you get out, you can actually have a great time. That's how I solo traveled to Mexico and the UK. Ok, the second one seems less terrifying.
darklozz
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Re: Solo Travel

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Starting with smaller trips can help build your confidence. Choose places that are easy to get around and where you feel comfortable. Cities with good public transport are great if you don't drive.
Planning ahead can make things less stressful. Having a good itinerary helps, and using apps for maps and translation can be really useful.
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RawMe
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Re: Solo Travel

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Start with small trips to get used to it. People are usually helpful if you ask for it. You'll get more comfortable with time!
Timbee
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Re: Solo Travel

Post by Timbee »

I love solo travel. It's different from regular travel, but you need to be more prepared, especially with internet access. Roaming can get expensive, and using a local SIM is risky (I've been scammed many times).
I learned my lesson the hard way on my last trip to Egypt. I ended up using an online eSIM. It works great and is cheap. I mean, the lowest plan is only $7.
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Humpty86
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Re: Solo Travel

Post by Humpty86 »

I love solo travel. I've travelled twice by myself to Florence, and to Madeira. Picking up bits of languages helps to get by. I do get lost a lot, so there was one day i walked 12 miles because I got lost, but i dont allow myself to get stressed out by it. You have to guage your own safety of course.
I think if you live near a big airport like manchester then a sunflower lanyard would be helpful. I get to the airport ridiculously early to navigate where im going. Being nervous means i get very snacky, so lots of nibbles otherwise you pay a fortune at the airport. Boiled sweets for sooking on the plane and to share with the person next to you. Download iplayer shows to your phone.
Vacuum bag for your clothes to put in suitcase so you have more room for nice things.
If you want to dip your toe in solo travel, start small, fly to ireland, then netherlands, then get further and further each time.
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