{"id":1003,"date":"2021-08-08T08:07:14","date_gmt":"2021-08-08T08:07:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ultimatehealthreport.com\/how-to-travel-alone-for-the-first-time\/"},"modified":"2021-08-08T08:07:14","modified_gmt":"2021-08-08T08:07:14","slug":"how-to-travel-alone-for-the-first-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ultimatehealthreport.com\/how-to-travel-alone-for-the-first-time\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Travel Alone for the First Time"},"content":{"rendered":"


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I\u2019ve been traveling alone for over nine years now, and what initially seemed like a terrifying prospect to me has now become my preferred mode of exploration. The freedom that comes with solo traveling is intoxicating, and you deserve to know what it feels like too.<\/p>\n

But how can you avoid it being a lonely and\/or unsafe experience? If you\u2019re traveling alone for the first time here are a few tips to help make it a more social, safe, and enjoyable experience.<\/p>\n

All of these are the things that I learned along the journey:<\/p>\n

1. Pick the right spot<\/h2>\n

While I think after you get into the groove of it, you can turn anywhere into a great place to travel alone, at first it\u2019s good to pick places that tend to attract other solo travelers and are inherently more social.<\/p>\n

I tend to find that places with a sport or united interest attract people who are willing to travel alone just to be able to participate in that activity, whether it is surfing, scuba diving, or a unique culinary delight. Maybe it\u2019s a landmark or hike, or just something unique that makes people want to come from far and wide, even if they have to go it alone.<\/p>\n

Here are some suggestions to help you narrow it down, plus why I think Southeast Asia is perfect for first time travelers, and solo travelers alike, and my top spots to go it alone there.<\/p>\n

2. Stay in social accommodation<\/h2>\n

The easiest way to meet others is by staying in a place that\u2019s social like a hostel or guesthouse. If you are open to staying in such places, it\u2019s as simple as going to the common room. I found that even as a sometimes-shy person, it didn\u2019t matter because people would talk to me.<\/p>\n

By contrast, if you go to a big city and stay in a private hotel room, you effectively eliminate the possibility that you will meet people at your accommodation.<\/p>\n

I don\u2019t really like staying in dorms anymore, so that means I have to take a more active role in finding activities to do with other people. That brings me to my next point:<\/p>\n

3. Actively participate in things that will help you meet others<\/h2>\n
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