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Top five tips to make your solo trips unforgettable


The world is full of beautiful and vast continents that offer a wonderful tourism experience to travellers. Its abundant natural beauty, warm cultures, and delectable cuisine make travelling a life-changing experience for solo travellers. The variety of interesting destinations, historical monuments, peaceful beaches, thick forests, and wonderful food, create an irresistible invitation to travel. While you might have already thought of some destinations for your solo trip, these are the top five tips to make them unforgettable.

Move with the crowd while travelling alone

Pack light, keep money and passport safe, and also carry a first aid kit before you leave on a solo journey. Cities and countries will surprise you with many wonderful destinations and warm people. Make a list of the top 3-4 of the safest places to visit. Choose places that are abuzz with action and the local administration is alert, about issues related to tourists. Avoid unguided tours. The malls, amusement parks, monuments, shopping, entertainment, nightlife and food, will keep you asking for more. Travel alone, travel smart and move with the crowd.

Sample solo meals

You will visit many magnificent locations with scenic beauty and exciting nightlife. Maintain a good balance of urban and rural places to see. As a solo traveller ensure that you can explore things freely and safely. The delectable street food, buzzing ports, and fun-filled nightlife can make travelling fun for single tourists. Do try to savour a solo meal at an authentic local restaurant and enjoy ethnic hospitality along with the ambience as well.

Trekking can be rejuvenating

A solo trek can almost lead to a path to self-discovery. There are several trekking destinations within India. The Himalayas, the Sahyadris, and the Western as well as the Eastern Ghats, have several trekking locations. There are specific treks for various seasons, such as summer adventures, monsoon trails and winter expeditions. Trekking will not only allow you an escape from the rigours of daily life but also may have a positive impact on your health. Remember to carry a trustworthy backpack to store your belongings, as well as a trekking pole.

Connect with other travellers to explore the nightlife

When headed to explore nightlife spots by yourself, do ask around and find out the hangouts that are safe for tourists. You will also find many tour packages that will offer great options for guided nightlife exploration. Explore those, and you may find some more rocking places within a short time. A solo traveller can safely and freely enjoy the most vibrant nightlife if the hangouts and restaurants are chosen with a little caution. Don’t hesitate to make new friends. Tasty food, foot-tapping music and exotic night shows can create a memorable experience for you. It is advisable to consume alcohol in moderate quantities and take care of your personal belongings. Tourists are usually treated with respect in countries where tourism is a major industry.

History and Geography, Explore it all

Tourism can be more than just shopping or sightseeing. It is one of the most exciting opportunities to explore local history and also acquaint yourself with unique natural destinations and attractions. All countries are full of beautiful destinations full of ancient history and interesting sights due to their location.

These tips for solo travellers will put you in the mood to fly to some amazing destinations across the globe. Just make a list of your favourite destinations and pack your bag for an unforgettable solo trip.