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Tips for Traveling Alone for the First Time

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Do your homework

For your first solo trip, it’s probably a good idea to choose a destination with a developed tourist infrastructure.

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Look for all-inclusive resort

If this is your very first international solo trip, I recommend choosing an all-inclusive resort to stay at.

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Be open to talking to people

While traveling alone may seem lonely, you become more sociable and meet new people you wouldn't have otherwise.

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Ask the hotel for itinerary recommendations

First solo trip? Maybe start with something home so you can experience foreign culture without leaving the country.

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Split up cash and cards

Keeping your passport in a hotel safe is the worst thing you can lose, but you should also separate some of your cards.

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Be prepared

It’s true that it’s better to be overprepared than underprepared, especially when you’re by yourself in a foreign city.

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Learn the language

Even if it’s just ‘good morning’, ‘thank you,’ and ‘a coffee please,’ it will go a long way and make it more likely to get help or recommendations should you need it.

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