someone sitting at your cafe. No clue how to find that tour bus everyone recommended? Talk to your cab driver.
One of the things you’ll quickly learn when you travel alone is that people are usually more than happy to help you. Just think, you’ve come all this way to see their city and explore their history, so why wouldn’t they want to help you make the most of your visit? Don’t be afraid to ask for help, and people will oftentimes gladly help you along on your journey. Of course, trust your instincts and find a safe and public place to chat it up with a helpful friend.
Gain New Experiences and Meet New People
Most likely, even if you are the biggest introvert, you will find yourself making friendships with other travelers or people native to your destination in no time. It’s just human nature for people to flock those who are similar to them. If you visit a non-English speaking country, speak one word of English and see how quickly a fellow English speaker comes running.
We always want a piece of home, so it’s just natural to team up with people who speak the same language or look like you. When you travel alone, you naturally become more open to sparking up conversations with other tourists or people native to the country. And these random conversations can give you a new perspective on the world you live in, the people around you and yourself. Every person you meet can lead to a new experience, a new idea about your next trip, or a new life lesson. It sounds deep, but ask any solo traveler, and they’ll tell you the same.
Safety Tips
If you’re considering a solo trip, don’t wait another moment to make it happen. When choosing your destination, start with a place where there is plenty to do with tours to museums and great food so that you’ll never get bored. You also want to make sure the destination you choose will have