Have you ever traveled abroad alone? I think, a lot people want to travel somewhere alone once in their life. It is one of the most challenging things to do. To me, I have experienced once. I want to share with you some of my own tips and ideas to get started.
First : You have to decide where to go.
What are the benefit of traveling alone? It’s simple. To me, It’s a chance to learn about myself; who I am and what I want from life. It allows me to see how different the world is. The experience of traveling alone is more important than the destination. So, for the first time, you should choose a place you’ve already been with your family or friends; so, you know what to expect, you can find your way around, or It could be a popular tourist destination.
I have chosen Japan. I have been there with my cousin four years ago, I love it there and I want to visit some places again. So, it is very easy for me to plan where to go, how to take a bus and so on.
Second: Planning, how to get there and where to stay.
You can find many information from website such as Booking.com ,TripAdvisor or traveler blogs.
I prefer to stay in home stays or guesthouses when I travel by myself. Not only is it safer , but it also helps me get in touch with the local people.
Third: Convincing your family (to let you go alone).
Especially, If you are teenagers, a common problem for first time is dealing with your parents. The key to deal with them is having a good plan. Such as — how many days you’re going , how you plan to get there and back, where you stay, what you intend to do. More than that, references of friends who’ve been there before. And one of most important thing is you have to promise that you will stay in touch with them throughout your trip.
And I suggest, you have to start going alone after you graduated. Because your parents may be think, you are old enough to take care of yourself.
Forth: Packing smart.
You’re going to travel alone, so take a backpack or a bag that easy to carry around, and pack it as light as you can. You can mix and match your clothes without having to carry too many stuff. Avoid carrying expensive things as much as possible. It will save a little time worrying about your bag’s safety. Don't forget to bring a good book about your destination. Do a first trial pack at least a week before you go. And It is a good idea to leave space in your pack... for shopping purposes.
This is a simple guideline of traveling alone. My first trip was in Japan. Because Japan is safe for woman traveling alone. I visited Fukuoka, Shimabara and Yufuin City. They are small cities. I have been to Fukuoka four years ago with my cousin who studied there. So I have many information about Fukuoka city. For other 2 cities, I searched a lot of information before going there. I met many nice people, nice places. I had lots of valuable memories.
As I said before, the experience of traveling alone is more important than the destination. The beauty of travel alone is time. Time to be alone; time to reflect; time to test yourself. You will get to know yourself in a new way. ...Enjoy your trip!
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