Traveling solo is an adventure involving more myths than reality. For example, being sucked down a plane toilet. There is a lot of paranoia involving a solo traveler. Fortunately, blogger Marta Carnero has uncovered some of the most popular myths, so you can think about the real power of traveling solo.
One of the first aspects of traveling solo is the lack of funds. Not having the money enough to travel is relatively a myth. Everything depends on the expectations and tastes of each one. If you dream about staying in a five-star, all-inclusive hotel, you should obviously have the money for it. But if you can share your money between transportation, accommodation and food, you will enjoy an incredible experience without spending so much.
The second aspect is usually time. “I don’t have time to travel, I’m very busy.” Planning a trip goes hand in hand with organizing your life and managing your time wisely. Carnero, M. (December 7, 2016)The latent dangers and other incidents during the trip are two separate myths that have the same objective: to frighten you. Whatever the means of transportation, every traveler is exposed to a series of hazards. Whatever happens, this is about keeping calm and acting in a smart way. It is important not to panic.
The Language barrier is another old myth. Learning key words such as ‘Hi, thank you or bye’, or even basic questions may be exactly what you need to move around and have fun. Another popular myth is food intoxication. That can happen anywhere, whether you are at home or in a tiny village in China. Just make sure you choose the right places for savoring the local cuisine. Carnero, M. (December 7th, 2016)
Being a tourist goes hand in hand with being fool. Many people may believe that by traveling alone, they will be exposed to all sorts of rip-offs. However, investigating the place before you go may avoid that. Ask other tourists or locals about the best places to eat, stay and visit. Look for other people’s reviews, opinions and experiences on the internet. This information is essential.
While planning your trip, try to be specific about each thing you would like to do, so that you can visit all the places you want within the time you have available. Getting to know a place has nothing to do with any sort of improvisation. Carnero, M. (December 7th, 2016)
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