How to Make the Most out of Travelling Solo

Travelling on your own can feel like an intimidating prospect at first. Once you get a few miles under your belt, however, you might find yourself revelling in a sense of newfound freedom. After a few trips, you might find that you’ve grown as a person, becoming more extroverted and willing to seize whatever opportunities life throws your way. 

You don’t even need to travel far, to begin with. There are trains running from London Bridge to Cambridge and back again, providing an opportunity for a day trip somewhere a little scenic.

Meet other travellers

Solo travel needn’t mean being on your own all of the time. You’ll have the chance to meet with other travellers, especially if you’re travelling through a part of the world that attracts plenty of them. 

Book tickets in advance

If you’re going to keep your costs down, and give yourself the best chance of avoiding travel-related stress, then it’s a good idea to book tickets in advance. You can still leave yourself with a little bit of scope for spontaneity, but your primary transport links should all be set in advance.

Stay somewhere with free wifi

Having access to wireless internet might allow you to keep in touch with your family and friends back home, which can be vital if you’re starting to feel homesick. Wifi will also enable you to work while you’re travelling, which might allow you to operate as a digital nomad.

When you’re logging into public wifi, you might look to protect yourself with the help of a VPN and a password manager. That way, you won’t fall victim to keyloggers and other attacks. If you’re travelling a great deal, the chances are that you’ll end up logging into a compromised network at some point – so give yourself the best chance of emerging unscathed.

Secure your valuables

If you’re going to be taking jewellery or consumer electronics with you, then make sure that you don’t let them out of your sight. If you’re staying in a hotel, then make sure that there’s a safe you can use in the room. You can mitigate the risk with the help of travel insurance, but protecting your belongings is still vital.

Touch base

As a basic precaution, it’s worth letting someone know where you’re going at all times. Don’t make a habit of going offline for longer than a few days, and have a digital appointment you can keep with friends and family. That way, if something happens to you, you’ll have the alarm raised sooner rather than later!