Sometimes we travel with our family or friends, and in many cases, we may travel alone for some reason. This reason may be business travel, trade, tourism, or exploration. In order to have a successful trip without any obstacles, we will give you some important tips. And these tips are very useful for solo travel trips.
1- Choose a suitable travel destination
You have to choose a travel destination that is suitable for you specifically, so do not take any advice to travel anywhere before checking that this place meets your wishes and can be safe and suitable for you from various dimensions. For example, you should check the transport network to see if it is available and easily accessible. And also, make sure that the prices in the destination country fit your financial portfolio. And you can ask yourself a set of questions about the appropriate destination, such as the following: Are you tempted to shop and visit popular stores? Are these available at your destination? Are there many restaurants and cafes in the vicinity of the hotel? And are you a fan of walking around the city and its ancient neighbourhoods? Will you have trouble communicating with people there, and is English commonly used anywhere you go? Can the embassy of your country be easily reached in case of any problems?
These and other questions you also have to ask and find the appropriate answers to, and in light of the answers, you can determine whether the destination to which you will travel is suitable for you or not.
2- Plan to deal with the language barrier
If you are going to travel to a place where the people do not speak Arabic, or English is not widespread in it, or you do not master English, then you should find the appropriate ways to overcome the language barrier. For example, you can rely on some phone applications that facilitate the translation process and find out the sentences and words written on the restaurant menu. You can also book in one of the hotels where multilingual staff is available and facilitates the needs of their visitors. Or you can look for an assistant in the country you are heading to who will accompany you on some of your tours to make it easier for you to communicate and find out many details around you.
Do not neglect this aspect; the language barrier is annoying and will prevent you from getting a lot of details that you need to familiarize yourself with.
3- Book a hotel before travelling
It is better to book at a suitable hotel before travelling to your tourist destination. This way, you can choose the right hotel for you with the features you need. It is possible that you will not find the specifications and prices you are asking for if you postpone the booking until you arrive at your destination.
And it is preferable to book through a special company that puts in front of you many offers and options. Almatar website is one of the best locations in Saudi Arabia that provides you with the best prices and offers you many offers throughout the year. You can also communicate with their staff in case you encounter any problems when you arrive at the hotel at your destination.
4- Make the most of your vacation
You are traveling alone, and therefore there is nothing to restrict your movement and activity, so take advantage of this opportunity to the maximum and do whatever you want with tourist activities. Organize your schedule, pack your bag early every day, and get to your activity. Try restaurants and eat local meals. Visit the popular markets, walk around them at length, and take a break in some of the cafes in them.
Visit historical monuments, ancient monuments, museums, and beautiful beaches. Participate in activities and events that take place in the city where you live.
In conclusion, make your schedule full and do not neglect any activity that you are capable of doing.
5- Take safety and security reasons
Taking safety precautions includes taking all the necessary medicines with you, eating healthy food, drinking plenty of water, and not exposing yourself to danger in high or rugged places or in any place that includes dangerous natural factors.
As for taking safety reasons, they include not going to places classified as dangerous due to the presence of thieves or gangs in them, not walking around alone late, and not moving through unofficial means of transport.
6- Take with you what you really need
Do not make your suitcase full of things that you do not need; you are on a limited-time vacation. I can understand that the illusion attacks you before traveling and pushes you to put a lot of things in your suitcase. But believe me, according to experience, many of these things will be a burden to you, and you will never need them.
So, I advise you to think carefully about every order that you want to add to your bag. Travel incognito so that you can enjoy your vacation more.
7- Stay in touch with someone you trust
It is necessary to take your phone with you on your trips and tours. Tell those you trust about the places you are heading to. Staying connected can help find you if you lose contact later or something emergency happens to you. Please do not neglect this aspect; it is necessary for your safety and for your life. Most likely, no emergency will happen to you. But if it happens, any information will help save your life or will contribute to the provision of necessary assistance to you.
8- Get to know the local community
Travelling is an opportunity to gain experience and get acquainted with the rich social cultures of different parts of the world. Travelling alone will give you the opportunity and plenty of time to integrate with the local community at the destination you are travelling to. You can integrate with local communities in many places, such as markets, restaurants, galleries, museums, libraries, beaches, cafes, and old neighbourhoods.
Please respect the cultures and beliefs of the community; be tactful and polite in talking and treating; it all helps you to integrate better with people.
9- Make a flexible plan for you
Planning is important before travelling anywhere; it saves you time and spares you a lot of problems and obstacles. Planning needs knowledge, so you will need to do some research about the destination you will travel to, the hotel you will be staying at, the places you will be going and walking around, the way to use transport, and the costs you will pay for the entire trip.
But keep in mind that there is no plan that is not subject to change, so plan, but don’t over-plan. And be flexible—that is, be receptive to any modification to the plan that you may have to make during your tourist trip.
10- Keep your money in a safe place.
Do not carry large amounts of money with you while travelling or during your tourist activities. Thieves and scammers are present in the places visited by tourists, and they take advantage of this opportunity. And in any case, be careful of them and do not lose sight of them.
On the other hand, keep other copies of your credit cards; you may lose them or your wallet may be stolen, so the second copy will save you from getting into trouble for not being able to save money for yourself during your vacation.