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Female Solo Travel

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February 6, 2020

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Many, many women travel alone and they love it. However, solo female travel can be a bit of a challenge if you’ve not done it before. When you travel alone, it gives you freedom and independence, you get the opportunity to do what you want on your own schedule. As a woman you learn about Budget flexibility as you set the amount you want to spend. Many women will find solo travel to be empowering, enjoyable and a wonderful … Solo travel lets you prioritize what is most important for you.

Here are some of the tips which would help you to plan your solo travel in a safe and memorable way;

• Assure your loved ones : One of the most difficult conversations that you can have in the build-up to your first solo trip is explaining to your loved ones what you are planning to do, and dealing with their reactions to the idea of solo travel. Some people understand it better than others! This concern is not limited to parents, but spouses, siblings, and friends may all have reasons to be worried about you traveling solo.Solo travel is an amazing and exciting adventure for many people and can be empowering and life-changing, but if your loved ones are likely to try and talk you out of it or may be upset about your choice, it might be worth planning out the conversation beforehand to try and keep things on track. Explain them why you need to travel alone, the importance of empowering yourself and to give some time to be yourself by your own.

• Face your fears : The world is a magical, challenging, and fascinating place. Don’t be intimidated by it! Travel is all about breaking out of your comfort zone and growing beyond your own self-set boundaries. Don’t let your fears of safety, thoughts of being lonely, stop you from discovering yourself and the world. Go even if you aren’t sure—travel can expand your perspective and empower your sense of self. Have faith on yourself !

• Pack light : You’re going to save money and be more mobile if you pack light. It requires a bit more planning to have a wardrobe that stretches from hiking boots to high heels but it can be done. Pack only a few shirts/pants/shorts/dresses that you can mix and match. Bring a casual pair of sandals, a comfortable sneaker, and maybe an athletic shoe! If you’re traveling to somewhere cold, consider a pair of boots instead. Pack a few refreshing items—a hairbrush, toothbrush, travel-sized deodorant, and breath mints. 

• Choose your destination with Intent : You can travel better simply by understanding why you want to go where you want to go. Dig down. The initial inspiration may come from a book you read or a movie you watched, but surely there’s more to the story. Understand your intent, what’s drawing you to the destination, and you’ll have a more enriching travel experience.

• Survive the transport : It’s the little things that do wonders to pick up your mood. Stay hydrated—drink water and avoid coffee and alcohol while on vehicle transport, it maybe on plane, cruise, or any land transport. Wear loose-fitting leggings and slip-on shoes to stay comfortable and to keep your circulation flowing.

• Stay Healthy : Eat healthy as you have to take care of yourself well as you are solo travelling. Travel creates some obstacles to your fitness routine. Separate some time for the gym or some easy exercises. You don’t really have to eat alone, prefer to eat with people because so much of the joy of food is in the shared experience.

• Protect your documents, cards and cash : Keep your passport and other important documents secure. Have backup copies on you and at home with your trusted contact. 

• Keep your accommodation to yourself : Your accommodation is your safe haven. Don’t tell people where you’re staying. Just let know your family and trusted contacts where you stay as if there is any emergency, they can come for you.

• Meet other women travelers : You can build friendships with women around the world

• Take a break from technology. Women lead busy lives. To really relax you may want to back off social media for a while.  A break from screens and technology, both of which can be incredibly addictive, will help you discover yourself more fully.

• Stay local, buy local, meet locals. By planning well you will have a better understanding of how to be supportive of the local economy. Buy local crafts, eat local food, stay in locally-owned accommodation so that the profits don’t leave the country. And as you do all of this, connect with locals. This will give you much on which to reflect. You can also travel out of the country. It takes so much of planning and arrangements about where you stay, and other Make sure you get done with your passport and visa, stock your wallet and buy travel insurance.

Solo travel gives as much as you put into it. Be confident, smart, and informed—you’ll find the destination blooms right before you. Be safe—use your basic street smarts, be assertive, and keep your valuables close and hidden. But don’t forget to enjoy yourself.

Open up, be warm and friendly, and get to know the locals. A smile can go a long way in helping you meet fascinating people and like-minded travelers.