Some people feel that energy of being alone on the trip as a gift, while others need to experience that before they fall in love with solo travel. Here are the best tips to make solo travel the best trip ever in your life.
- Develop a mental picture of the trip which you want. ( visualization process )
- Take time to research and read articles about the destination
- Immense in other people’s cultures. Learn and Unlearn
- Learn to chat with strangers. No one is an introvert in a foreign land
- Be flexible but don’t spend beyond your budget
- Enjoy every moment of the day
- Try different options and activities. Visit historical sites or museums to grab the history of the city or country
- Live local and eat local. Try new cuisines while on new destinations. Can expand your palate and love for new foods. Even add creativity to your food preparation back home
- Enjoy local events like Sauti Za Basara in Zanzibar. Travel exhibition or Saba saba in Tanzania
- Ask for help if you’re unsure of the route and services or location.
- Make new friends. Travel is for people for the people
- Shop with locals. Visit local groceries stores, souvenir shops or even local markets if you have time.
- Know the landmarks and city directions. Not every place has developed google maps locations. So you should learn to navigate manually
- Learn a few words in a foreign language like saying Hello, thank you etc. For instance Jambo , Asante , in Swahili language or Bonjour , Gracious , Como esta ? in Spanissh and French.
- Plan for dinner and enjoy the best dishes across town
