Travel alone is becoming more and more common. While the idea might still scare some, the number of solo travelers is constantly increasing. Lower travel costs are a primary reason for this, and solo traveler stories only encourage novices to do the same.
Read the following 7 tips carefully:
1-Get out of your comfort zone
Traveling alone allows you to do whatever you want, whenever you want. But also take advantage of it to get out of your habits and your comfort zone. You know your limits, but do not hesitate to challenge yourself ! for example talking to strangers or going out for once without your faithful GPS, try to do all those things that frighten you in normal times.
2-Eat local:
Food is an integral part of the journey. Whether in the street or in the markets, go and see what the locals eat. There is a good chance that you will try to dissuade you from this, claiming that this food may not be to your liking. But there is also a good chance that you will be pleasantly surprised.
3-Learn a few words of the language
You do not need to know complicated twists, a few words may be enough to make yourself understood, but also to learn more about people and their culture. Please, thank you, yes, no ... And it does not matter if your accent is appalling, on the contrary, it will certainly smile the locals who will then be tempted to teach you the correct pronunciation.
4-Sometimes Lie
Everyone does not need to know that you are traveling alone. Tell them that you are going to join your friends or husband / wife. In some countries, it may be helpful to have a fake wedding ring.
5-Eat alone and sit at the counter
Eating alone can be a good way to break the ice. Sit at the counter if there is one and talk to the servers or your neighbors. If you do not make new friends, you will at least feel like living as a local.
6-Buy a local SIM card
If you are traveling for a long time, it may be worth investing in a local SIM card. You will be more easily reachable, on the one hand, and on the other hand, it will allow you to keep your social networks up to date.
7-Talk !!!
At the market, at the hotel, at the restaurant, in the shops, in the taxi ... talk! This will seem strange to you at first, but you never know what you can learn or who you can meet.
