Comments on: Travel Alone and Love it: 50 tips

By: solotraveler

solotraveler — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 21:30:01 +0000

Thanks for the great tips Kevin. Always appreciated.

By: Kevin Hawley

Kevin Hawley — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:32:06 +0000

Janice, these list just keep getting better with collaberation of so many. I haven’t had a chance to read it all yet, but I didn’t see a post on finances yet. My shot is when out for the day, have some US Dollars, the Local Currency, and this one I got burned on: carry not 1 credit card but two. Reason being, I was in Costa Rica and they “Do Not” accept Mastercard, only Visa unless you go to the National Bank. I luckily had both. Call ahead on that and the International Fee charged on ATM’s. I didn’t think twice about it and got burned at $10.00 a pop, and it it ain’t Peso’s. Instead, go in the bank & have cash wired to you , believe it or not it cost a whopping $1.00 US.
Also, seperate a all three form of money, withe the local stuff easiest to find. You can be Creative where you want to stash the rest on your body

By: Sandia Courtyard Hotel

Sandia Courtyard Hotel — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 23:32:45 +0000

That would be my main concern with traveling alone, begin lonely. I feel your tips would really help though. A smile does go a long way.

By: Simon Coleman

Simon Coleman — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 07:02:55 +0000

I like that: don’t forget your sunglasses. Also be sure to remain in populated areas when you are acquainting yourself with the local environment. Great tips and I would not consider a stun gun or anything that could actually be used on you, however, some lessons in restraint training and also that nail file may come in handy. Keep it close.

By: dlf

dlf — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:27:00 +0000

An advantage of solo travel is that you are flexible. YOU decide where to go and what to do rather than having to compromise with a travel companion. If you are a single traveler on a tour, you still have lots of free time and again, your free time is your own and not a source of argument or contention with whomever you’re traveling. Secretly you know that all it takes is some self-assurance and a curiosity about the world around you to make solo travel an enjoyable experience. Go for it!!!

By: Wynn

Wynn — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 07:15:18 +0000

I’m embarking on my round the world solo trip next year. Thank you for the article!

By: admin

admin — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 03:09:16 +0000

I think that’s a very good point. Locals can interpret dress many ways. They can feel disrespected, intimidated, appalled… many things that can limit your access to wonderful cultural experiences

By: TR

TR — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:18:44 +0000

I know this is often a subject of contentious debate – but brushing up on the local dress code expectations can go a long way to enriching your solo travel experience and getting to know the locals better.

On a recent trip, I noticed those who were scantily clad in Luang Prabang, Laos for example, were completely ignored by locals; locals felt seriously disrespected.

By: admin

admin — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:20:08 +0000

I don’t know of a site like this for that purpose but there is a Yahoo discussion group on Solo Travel and sometimes I notice people looking for travel partners there. You can give it a try.

By: robin

robin — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:14:18 +0000

Is there a site that is similar to this one that also includes those who would like to find a travel partner? I am not partial to traveling alone, although it seems I envy all of you who do. I wish I could. I just can’t, not yet anyway. Robin