Traveling solo always involves some risk. I prepare well and stay alert, but I do not want safety concerns to take over my trip. During my travels, I have heard stories from people who were robbed, scammed or harassed. This can happen almost anywhere. Risks can even...
Flying to a faraway destination is exciting. Dealing with a big time difference is usually less glamorous. Jet lag can leave you wide awake in the middle of the night and exhausted during the day. After many long flights to Asia, the Americas and other destinations...
Some people pack their bags only one day or even hours in advance. I’m already starting a week before I leave. Every time I think of something I put it already down in my suitcase. When I am in the supermarket I buy extra and put it away for the holiday. This way I...
I am a fan of making table books with the photos of my latest holiday trip. The photos look so much prettier than only online. It is perhaps a bit old school, but it is a backup as well. When I put it down on the table, people tending to take it and look it through....
I’m a big fan of local souvenirs. Of course you have to be picky; you can end up with crap!! Why bring souvenirs? Why not!! Souvenirs are original, you are helping the local people (see it as charity), it brings back memories when you use or see the object that you...
Since I was a little kid I already wrote a travel journal during my travels with my family. I kept on writing when I was traveling alone. You will realize that you forget so many funny and typical things that cannot be covered by pictures. Reading back through your...
I started traveling solo when I was 28. After all these years, I can honestly say that I often prefer traveling alone to traveling in a group. Solo travel gives you complete freedom, but it also teaches you a lot about yourself. You have to make your own decisions,...
