Solo travel is indeed a big deal, especially for women
around the world. No matter how strong you are, there are some things you
cannot avoid. You cannot change the behavior of every person, alter the
cultural setting of a place, or ask for your comfort foods at every place you
visit. Therefore, the only resort to adjust to solo travel is to prepare
yourself such that only you know your fears and they do not come out in the
open. For the first-timers, beginning a solo trip may be an overwhelming
experience, but you just need to remember that the issues are always resolvable
(at least almost always!). Else, you have the option to move out of an
uncomfortable situation at all times. No one is born headstrong, neither are
you, but you can develop specific traits that help you carry on your solo trip
comfortably. Moreover, it is only the beginning of a journey that is
annihilating. Once you reach your destination, you will automatically muster
the courage to move ahead.
Safety issues
Concerning safety, the best thing to do is to select a
relatively safe city to travel. Since you are a female, you would not want to
garner unwanted attention from a conservative society or attract the criminals.
Once you are sorted with a safe destination, you can plan further to be safe.
Decide your clothing according to the location and do not wear clothes that
draw too much of notice. Do not keep your belongings in the open and watch out
of anti-social elements around you. If you find someone particularly shady,
just watch out the person. Avoid going to the lonely places and always be in
touch with someone at home, office, or college.
Keep in mind that being free is a different thing and being
irresponsible is another. If you do not tell anyone about your whereabouts, you
might be risking yourself too much. Let at least one friend know about your
entire itinerary and keep him or her informed about every significant thing,
person, and activity. Just in case something happens to you, there will be at
least one person who can reach you.
Being lonely
Facing loneliness is the next big concern for every solo
traveler, be it a male or a female. You might have to book a table for one at
every restaurant, go alone everywhere, and explore everything all on your own.
Anyway, try to ignore the gloomy side of being alone and embrace the beautiful
front of it. Since you would be among several like-minded people at your
destination, you are more approachable to be friends with people and mingle
with the local folks. You can spend as much time as you want at a place and
still not feel guilty about it. You do not need to cling to someone just
because you came with the person. Being all on your own gives you the
opportunity to set your own rules and break them as well whenever you want.
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