{"id":9749,"date":"2020-05-25T13:06:15","date_gmt":"2020-05-25T18:36:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.journohq.com\/blog\/?p=9749"},"modified":"2020-07-07T19:41:20","modified_gmt":"2020-07-08T01:11:20","slug":"14-tips-for-anyone-traveling-alone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.journohq.com\/blog\/14-tips-for-anyone-traveling-alone\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Tips for Anyone Traveling Alone"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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In these challenging times, our schedules are out of whack and we are itching to explore. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You may find that significant others and close friends may not want to travel for a long time. And that\u2019s okay! There is nothing wrong with traveling alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Solo travel can be just as rewarding as traveling with friends<\/a> and family<\/a>. So whether you\u2019re traveling solo because it\u2019s your thing or because of the questionable time we are all experiencing right now, we have tips for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are 14 tips for anyone traveling alone. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Utilize the \u2018Find My\u2019 app or other equivalent.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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If you are able to use your cell phone when you\u2019re abroad, be sure to utilize the Find My app on your iPhone or the equivalent on an Android. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you share your location indefinitely, this means that the people you share with can see your location for as long as you\u2019d like. You can always stop sharing, but in the case of an emergency, it\u2019s a good idea to share your location indefinitely until you return home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Write your itinerary down for friends and family. <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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If you have a set itinerary, print or write it out for your friends and family so they know where you are. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This keeps you safe when you\u2019re far from home and might not have access to internet or cell service. Psst! <\/em>It gives them peace of mind too!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you do not have an itinerary, try to write down the general places that you hope to see and do while you\u2019re abroad. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re flying into somewhere new you most likely have somewhat of a plan for when you land – whether that means staying in that city or hopping immediately to another. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pack a photo that means something to you.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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If you\u2019re worried about feeling homesick<\/a>, be sure to pack a personal memento or photograph of the people you love. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Holding a photograph has a different effect on us than simply looking at a screen. It can help you keep calm when you\u2019re missing home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Register with your country\u2019s State Department.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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U.S. citizens traveling internationally can sign up for a free program, known as the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program<\/a>, or STEP, which may help the State Department assist you in the event of an emergency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The STEP website also provides safety conditions about your destination and is a great way for your family to reach you in case of natural disaster, civil unrest, or family emergency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although these situations can be scary to think about, it\u2019s always better to be prepared no matter what. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do your research before you go.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Before you reach your destination, always do your research. The more you know, the safer your trip will be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are a few questions to consider: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n