Tips for the First-Time Solo Traveler

After you’ve chosen the dates for your holiday, comes the most difficult part — planning your itinerary and getting started. Traveling can be liberating yet overwhelming and scary, particularly if you’ve decided to travel solo and that too for the first time. As you try new things and make new friends along the way, a trip all alone will teach you a thing or two and help you discover your true self. Issues like fixing a budget, sticking to it, and planning the small yet significant things will either make or break your trip. So, start reading and prep yourself to go solo on your dream holiday!

According to seasoned travelers, deciding on the destination is the first thing to do when traveling solo as the sheer experience of exploring a new place all alone plays a more important role rather than the destination itself. It makes sense to visit a familiar place but choose a destination that attracts the nature lover or adventure seeker in you. But at the same time, remember to choose a destination that is tourist-friendly or offers good infrastructure in terms of language, accommodation, and transport.

Next, make sure you do your homework about your chosen destination, particularly the sightseeing options, climatic conditions, food, and culture. If you plan to visit any popular tourist attraction or monument, remember to check the rules and regulations, timings, and other details beforehand. Opt for one-day tours that allow you to visit many places in a single day. Download and use a travel planning app as it will be a handy tool and give you a heads-up as to what to expect.

Chalk out a budget as it is the most important aspect of your entire trip. You must factor in the cost of transportation, including the cost of traveling from one place to another within the destination, i.e., pickup and drop facilities, sightseeing, etc. Zero in on a boarding facility, hostel, or hotel that is safe, affordable, and offers all basic amenities needed for a comfortable stay. Make it a point to check the ratings, pictures of the place, online reviews, and check-in and check-out time before deciding. You need to plan carefully about other expenses like entertainment, food, the cost of entry tickets, the price of souvenirs, and travel insurance, especially if you’re traveling abroad.

Always remember to book your tickets in advance to avoid disappointments and never reach your destination too early in the morning or extremely late in the night.



Now that you have ticked all the points on your checklist, let the travel buff in you soar to new heights!