“A nomad I will remain for life, in love with distant and uncharted places.” – Isabelle Eberhardt, Swiss Explorer, and Author.

Solo travel is a challenging yet thrilling adventure. It allows you to get out of your comfort zone and present you the freedom to try whatever onon your bucket list.

From learning a new language to dressing up in the traditional attire, the experience you gain from an expedition is truly priceless.

However, as exciting as it may sound, solo traveling can be frightful. The “What if’s…” associated with the journey often causes anxiety, especially related to safety concerns.

The good news is that you can keep all your worries at bay with the safety tips given below. Nevertheless, to make things much simpler, we’ve categorized them into two sections. So, let’s cut to the chase.

Safety Tips Before You Go

Learn About Your Destination

First thing first, create a list of destinations you wish to visit. Now, rank these destinations on the basis of their safety level. You may also read blogs on “safest countries to travel to….”

Once you have finalized a few locations, learn about the common threats travelers experience there —examples of scams, theft, and money laundering.

Note: If you are a female tourist, check whether the city is safe at night or not. Get well-versed with the rules and regulations of the place so that you can protect yourself in your time of need.

Pre-Book Your Transportation And Accommodation

No matter how sudden your decision to go on a vacation is, make prior arrangements for your stay and transportation. Do not get charmed by the discounts on accommodations and convey. Instead, read the service reviews to ensure safety.

If you are traveling on a budget, look for dorms near the airport or train stations. If possible, schedule a pick-up from the airport.

Learn The Local Phrases

Learning some go-to phrases and slang will facilitate communication with the locals. It’ll make it easier for you to grab a cab, book accommodation, or bargain during your shopping spree.

Not to mention, it’ll save you from getting scammed as you can use words such as “Money,” “Help,” or “Thief.”

In addition to this, you must learn the following key phrases:

• Hello
• Thank You
• Sorry
• Please
• Good Morning/Evening

Safety Tips During Your Expedition

Lock Up Your Valuable

As soon as you arrive at your destination, keep a keen eye on your valuables, such as your bag, wallet, cards, and passport. It would also be wise to add some kind of identification tag to your valuables items. It’ll eliminate the risk of losing them at the airport or station.

Look for luggage storage service providers if your accommodation does not provide in-room lockers. It’ll give you surety about your belongings so that you can enjoy the vacation worry-free.

Go Easy On Alcohol

Booze can definitely make your solo adventure more exciting. However, it would be best to limit your consumption. If you are under the influence, get a cab to get back to your hotel.

If you have your own vehicle, sober up before driving. Otherwise, you’ll get indulged in the DUI case. In such circumstances, you must contact criminal defense specialists as soon as possible. Using their knowledge and experience, they can protect your constitutional rights as well as from press charges.

Keep Emergency Contacts On Speed Dial

Life is filled with surprises- Good and Bad. For the latter, it would be best if you create an emergency contact list to reach out to the right person at the right time. This list must include the number of doctors, Lawyers, Accommodation, and any known person in the area.

Keep these numbers on the speed dial. It’ll ensure that if not you, someone else can get in touch with them for you.

Blend In With The Crowd

Lastly, to make the most out of your trip, you should learn to blend in with the crowd. Recall the phrase “when in Rome, do as the Romans do.”

Get dressed like a local, eat what everyone else eats, and use public transportation. It will allow you to show respect for the culture while lowering the chances of gaining unwanted attention.

To Sum It All Up

Your safety should of course be a top priority when you travel to an unfamiliar location, but it shouldn’t stop you from exploring and having fun. Just use common sense, keep a level head, and don’t do anything risky and you should have a great time!