Saturday, November 8, 2014

Advices On Solo Traveling Trips

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.

There are a lot of connecting challenges as well with travelling in general. Doing solo traveling trips would make it easier for you to have more control over your own itinerary, destinations, and you are very much free to do about almost anything you want to. Everything is welcome, even with spur of the moment decisions and the like.

These random times might consist of night drives just because you feel like it, or taking different routes to a destination, or having too many stopovers. This could be anything and everything at the same time and you are free to do all these without worrying about dragging another person with you. You can sign even sign up for mini classes in surfing without worrying that someone is waiting.

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.

If you are dealing with a travel agency, ask them about the area and their likely feedbacks from their previous customers. It is also beneficial if you can ask around from friends who have gone to that place regardless if they went there on their own or with other people. This can give you a heads up on the place and be prepared for what can happen.

You should take note about the travel times from wherever you are to a certain location through taxi. This is when you are on foot, and there is no other way around. Ask first the agency or your friend on the fare and the time it takes, if this does not match with what the cab driver is asking, then find a different cab.

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.

Another hack for dressing like the locals and to be able to blend in with them is to go to a local clothing shop and buy a few articles of clothing that you usually see locals are wearing. This gives you an opportunity to both blend in with them and to get souvenirs from the place as well. Just be careful not to get those that screams tourist at the faces of locals, not that there is anything entirely bad about that in some cases.

Some agencies might offer you higher prices if you are traveling all by yourself. You need to ask them for more details on this. Also, you can ask them if there are certain arrangements that can lower the prices.




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