Solo Travel – Make Friends, Stay Safe & Have Fun Travelling Alone: Ultimate Backpacking Guide

Whether it’s because you cannot find anyone to travel with you, or simply because you want the freedom to do whatever you want without compromise, solo travel will be one of the best decisions you ever make… guaranteed!

Hi, I'm James. Between the ages of seventeen and thirty I’ve almost exclusively travelled alone, exploring multiple countries in Europe, Africa and Asia. I’ve backpacked and used hostels with other travellers, I’ve joined organised group tours and lived with locals in homestays, I’ve also opted for luxury and stayed in hotels. Solo travel can be whatever you want it to be, so long as you leave home on your own. Personally I have always ended up meeting new people wherever I go, had an incredible time and have rarely felt alone. Everyone I’ve ever spoken to about solo travel says the exact same thing.

I know travelling alone can be a daunting prospect. There is so much to consider, however knowledge is your best friend and the fact you are considering purchasing this guide right now is how I know you’ll be just fine!

This book has been written to share my first-hand experiences from the past decade, discussing the many options available to you and provide all the essential tips and tricks to ensure you have a positive life-changing experience, no matter where you go. After you have finished reading it, you will be confident in your decision to travel alone and will be prepared to have an amazing, fun and safe trip.

The book starts with everything you need to consider when planning your solo trip: where you should go, how much money you will need, what and how to pack, the essential top tips, how to find the best value flights, and how to communicate your plans to your sceptical loved ones.

I discuss the types of accommodation available to you, exploring the advantages and disadvantages of each one, offering practical tips for staying safe and comfortable. From there the book goes in-depth into how to constantly meet new people and make friends when abroad, the best ways to manage being on your own, especially when eating or enjoying the beach, and how to avoid feelings of loneliness.

Safety is usually the number one concern of people travelling alone for the first time, and understandably so. Whilst every part of this book has been written with safety in mind, there is also a substantial chapter on how to stay safe, especially if you are a woman. There are tons of things you can do to feel more comfortable and reduce the likeliness of anything bad happening, whilst also not closing yourself off to adventure and opportunity.

The last part of the book focuses on practical skills which are usually only learnt through first-hand experience. I discuss how to recognise and avoid scams, how to deal with beggars, and the art of saying no to touts. I also share the common mistakes that both I have made and many travellers before and after me make, showing you exactly how you can learn from these to ensure they don’t happen to you.

Overall, this packed book is your one-stop essential guide to travelling the globe alone, whether you are planning on backpacking on a shoe-string budget, or staying in hotels and splashing the cash, there are countless highly valuable tips throughout which are applicable to everyone.

All your questions about solo travel answered in-depth!

• Is travelling alone safe, especially as a female solo traveller?
• How do I meet people when travelling, break the ice and make friends?
• Will I get lonely when solo travelling and how can I deal with that?
• How much money do I need to travel and how can I save money?
• Will I not feel awkward eating alone? What about my anxiety?
• How can I convince my family and friends that it is safe to travel solo?
• How can I take good photos of myself when travelling alone?
• How do I keep my personal belongings safe, especially when swimming?
• How do you book the right accommodation when travelling?
• Are hostels safe for women? How should I behave in dorms?
• How do I avoid getting scammed or robbed?
• What are the best places to travel for a first-time solo traveller?
• Should I meticulously plan my trip or be spontaneous?
• Do I have to speak the language to enjoy visiting a country?

Nothing about solo travel left untouched!

Page 1: Introduction

Page 3: Why Travel Solo?

Page 5: The Apprehensive Solo Traveller

Page 8: Trip Planning

Page 13: Budgeting

Page 16: What To Bring With You

Page 20: Top Tips Before You Travel

Page 23: Communicating Travel Plans To Your Loved Ones

Page 25: Hotel Accommodation

Page 27: Airbnb Accommodation

Page 29: Hostel Accommodation

Page 32: Making Friends

Page 38: Loneliness

Page 41: Safety

Page 47: Touts, Beggars and Scams

Page 53: Top Tips When Travelling

Page 56: Beginner Travel Mistakes To Avoid

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