Travelling alone can seem daunting from the comfort of home. What happens if you get stranded somewhere? Can you go out at night solo?

top tips on how to travel alone successfully.

1.Know your strengths

Are you a socially connected  person who wants to be in the middle of everything? You might go crazy if you can’t communicate, so head somewhere you speak the language. If you’re more of an introvert, forget the language barrier. Vibrant cities are perfect for people watching, especially if they have a fantastic café culture.

2. Sleep options

Try a homestay  this gives you an automatic connection with residents when you’re travelling alone. As a solo traveller, you’ll have tons of options to choose from.

Hostels are of course ready-made for solo travellers too, but you might wind up spending more time with other tourists than with locals.

3. Don’t be afraid of your own company

Being alone for large quantities of time can be daunting – but just roll with it. You might learn to love your own company along the way. And if you’re feeling particularly social, you can always try to make new friends.

4.Contacts :

have local help numbers, such as the tourist police, programmed in your phone. You’ll probably never need them, but just knowing you have them can give you the confidence to deal with awkward situations.

5.Take photos

Making photography a mission, even if it’s just snapping odd little details you notice about a place, gives structure to your day. Your friends at home will appreciate your perspective and the story that comes with it.

6.Eateries

You might be tempted to live on fast food just to avoid awkward restaurant situations. Don’t. In fact, fancy establishments are fantastic places to dine alone. Try local Cuisines.

7.Get an early start

Wake up early, enjoy a leisurely breakfast and head out for your trip. If you pack your day full enough, you’ll be ready for bed by 9pm.

8.Find your people

Use Facebook and insta to make connections where you’re travelling. Offer to take local friends of friends out for dinner, and you’ll be surprised how many people take you up on it – everyone likes to be tour guide for a night.

9.Benefits

the real bonus of solo travel is much larger: pure freedom. You can take the exact trip you want, and even if you’re not quite sure yet what that might be, you’ll have a great time figuring it out.

10. technology

Use smartphones for finding way or any particular info about place . Among many other things it means you can book your accommodation ahead and ensure a safe pick-up at your destination. If you’re feeling lonely you can connect with home, read the news and podcasts are great for passing time on long journeys.

11. Don’t bury your head in a book

going solo means you have a chance to really take in your surroundings, meeting locals and travellers alike along the way; be content to be by yourself, but confident enough to introduce yourself to people when you want to be sociable.

12. Learn a little of the local language

Make the effort to learn a few words and phrases before you go travelling. Just knowing how to introduce yourself, start a basic conversation, People love to know you’re making an effort and doing your best to interact, even if you’re a little rusty.

13. Be aware of safety

Travelling solo can be both safe and rewarding, but be mindful of safety concerns just as you would travelling in a pair or group. Take care in large cities at night, be aware of any local scams and keep a close eye on your valuables.