A quick search online will tell you that there are a number of different types of solo travel and that it\u2019s far from a rare thing to head out into the big wide world alone.<\/p>\n
Picking a destination\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Start by thinking what you want out of your trip, and where you might want to go. Here are some of our favourite solo travel destinations, which are safe and well set up for solo travel:<\/span><\/p>\n Or, check out the friendliest towns for solo travellers<\/a>.<\/p>\n Saving money\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n As with any trip, you\u2019ll need cash to travel alone. It\u2019s also worth costing in the fact that as a solo traveller, you\u2019ll likely need to pay a single supplement<\/a> for a room instead of splitting it. The worst thing to do is to underestimate costs and end up missing out on experiences because you ran out of money. Because that sucks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n But one of the best perks about going travelling aged 40 rather than aged 18? You\u2019ve got a bit more disposable income to play with. You can afford to go bigger and better, putting together a trip you’ll never forget.<\/p>\n Read more: <\/i><\/b>Why spending time alone makes us happy<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Some people\u2019s main beef with solo travel is the safety aspect \u2013 especially for women. Most places in the world are really safe, and with just a little bit of common sense, you shouldn\u2019t have any problems. Here are a few of our key safety tips for staying safe on the road:<\/p>\n Have an open mind<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Without sounding totally hippie dippy – travelling alone can change your life. But only if you let it. Being open and friendly will impact your experience for the better. You\u2019ve got to be willing to take some chances, step out of your comfort zone and do some crazy stuff you\u2019d never do at home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Be prepared to meet some friends for life<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n The people you travel with see you at your best and worst. They\u2019re there when you watch the sun come up on the top of the mountain. But they\u2019re also there when you\u2019re swearing you\u2019ll never drink again after too much tequila. When you travel alone you\u2019re free to build pretty strong relationships with your fellow travellers, and it\u2019s awesome.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n When you\u2019re in your 30\u2019s and 40\u2019s, you might not want to stay in hostels. This can make it seem trickier to meet people. Our top tip? A good way to meet friends is to book experiences and day tours, like street food tours, cooking classes, or a walking\/cycling tour.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n On the other side of the coin, if you want some \u201cyou-time\u201d, travelling alone is the perfect opportunity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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