The Solo Traveler

Traveling solo is not as bad as it seems. The myth that its lonely and boring is just that, a myth. Whether it be cruising or backpacking through Europe, there can be benefits to going it alone. You’re on your own schedule, get to participate in activities you want without someone else’s input and honestly meet more people.
I know it sounds strange but you do meet more people. Why, you’re more likely to talk to strangers because, well, who else are you going to talk to? But yes, when you go to dinner on a cruise most of the time you are seated with other passengers and some cruise lines will attempt to seat you with other single travelers. You might be on a tour and have that ride on a tour bus and strike up a conversation.
Now of course when traveling solo, you need to consider safety as well.
Safety Tips for Solo Travel

• If you do meet strangers and get to know them, be sure to stick to public places. Going back to hotel room or the cabin on the cruise ship can be cause for concern.
• Before you leave home, be sure to let friends and or family know your itinerary so they know where you are or supposed to be on a given day.
• Make sure to lock your hotel room with the chain or extra lock.
• Finally, keep your head on a swivel and look up and always appear to be walking with intent. When you do this, you are less of a target for any wrong doers.

 
So next time your friends or family cant or wont travel with you or you simply need time to yourself, don’t hesitate to take off on that solo adventure.

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