Sunday, November 9, 2014

Tips For Solo Traveling Trips

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By Christa Jarvis


There are many fulfilments that a person will be able to achieve if they choose to travel all by themselves. It can be a sort of religious experience when done in a successful manner, even with the notion of those small mistakes that can happen along the way. The process is entirely rewarding and it can be an entirely new learning experience.

What you can from this are valuable experiences and advantages in this type of travel. Solo traveling trips could give you a handful of freedom and enjoyment without having to worry about a partner who might not be enjoying the same things as you. The random decisions you make will never have to be thought twice in consideration with the other person.

You can easily go out for a drive in the middle of the night without having to be mindful of a partner that might still be sleepy or tired, as long as you are up and running, you can go for it. You can also take some few short lessons on local beaches for surfing if there is one. You do not have to have the notion of someone bored waiting for you at the shore or in any place.

But these times of randomness should have a tag of safety attached to it. You no longer have a person watching behind you when you go solo trips and that could lead to a higher risk of getting scammed, get stuff stolen from you, or any other incidents. So you need to be extra careful.

It would be a great idea to survey the location by asking either your friends who have been there before or from a travel agency which can provide you with a more accurate information. This makes it easier for you to prepare for the inevitable in those locations. This also lets you do necessary changes if you need to.

Estimate the travel time and ask the agency or local people the regular or common prices for taxis. Some would end up taking you in circles and increase the fare just because you do not know your way around the place. Before hopping in, ask them about the charge first and if it is too far off from what you heard, get another one.

Clothing is very important especially in countries and regions where they are heavily influenced with social norms and religious views. Do your part of research and see what you can do to adjust your traveling wardrobe accordingly. This relieves you from getting unwanted and unsolicited attention from locals.

One thing you can do in order to not stick out like a sore thumb in the streets is to buy clothes in their local shops. You would visually get the idea what the locals wear whether they are just strolling around or going to work. Getting those clothes would also be a nice way of taking souvenirs related to that place.

There are accommodations in ferries and booking agencies that could cost you more if you are travelling alone. Take note of this and ask if they have special cases where they can pair you up with another person. The downside is you would have to share a room with a stranger. Some agencies do randomly, some would match people appropriately.




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