A Guide to Safe, Solo Tourism

Despite what moives may suggest, traveling on your own isn’t necessarily dangerous. It’s about as safe as traveling with any number of people. While it isn’t necessarily dangerous, it can be if you don’t do your due diligence.

If you prepare properly for your trip and are somewhat aware of your surroundings, solo travel is going to be a safe and liberating experience.

Read on to see how to prepare for your solo adventure.

Research

Try to research the norms, customs, and common cons of wherever you plan to travel. If you understand a region’s customs, you’re less likely to annoy the locals. That’s good since foreigners almost wholly depend on locals for advice on where to go, how to get wherever, and so on. Moreover, if you know the common cons locals perpetrate against foreigners, the chances of someone swindling you shrink. You’ll also know what to avoid.

In addition to that research, you should also have your itinerary planned out. That means you shouldn’t be looking confused as soon as you get off the plane. Plan out your means of transport, hotel, guides, and so on. Moreover, keep sources of information on your person. This includes maps, your phone, a translation book, and more.

Travel Insurance

Despite all your planning, a lot can go wrong on a trip. That’s where travel insurance comes in clutch. The new environment may not mesh with you, so you may fall sick. You may also be a victim of theft. Moreover, you may lose your luggage on one of your trips. This could cost a lot of money and may make your current tour difficult. If you have travel insurance, you can file a claim and make sure these contingencies don’t hinder your travel.

Eyes on the Street

This is an idea coined by an American journalist, Jane Jacobs. Essentially, the more eye on the street (pedestrians, shop owners, etc.), the safer the street. People are less likely to commit a crime if they’re in full view of many people.

This notion is essential if you like to drink and party. You’re on vacation to have fun, and, frankly speaking, you can have a lot of fun with some Dutch courage. Instead of tempering your inhibitions, you can work around it. Wherever you go to party, make sure there are people around. If you’re inebriated, you’re not going to be aware of your surroundings, so let other people be aware for you.

If you’re looking for a comprehensive guide to solo travel, consult Julian Jones Travel. I’ve done a lot of solo traveling, and I can guide you through the process, as well as recommend specific travel destinations for solo travelers. You can check out my blog to learn more about my experiences there. Get in touch, and I’ll make sure your solo travels are safe and fun.