9 Ways To Make Your Solo Trip Full Of Life…
Want to go on a solo trip but afraid to travel alone? Can’t be on your own in your own company? It seems emotionally difficult? Travelling will be an experience which will make you fall in love with yourself…. You just need to give yourself time. Here’s what you can do as to how not to feel lonely while travelling….
1. Friend Yourself!
A wise man called Maxwell Maltz once said: “If you make friends with yourself you will never be alone.” Learn to be your own best friend you won’t feel lonely when travelling or in life in general.
2. New Experiences & New People
If there’s a stranger on the train smiling at you, why not say: “Hello! How are you?” If you see another backpacker, why not ask: “Hey buddy, where are you going?” If you think that asking somebody to put sunscreen on your back at the beach is a stupid idea and sounds like you’re hitting on them, forget your prejudices and just go for it.
3. Dorms… Enough Said!
Dorms are the best places for making friends. Although most of the people you meet never become more than just Dorm friends, there’s always a chance you’ll find a soulmate with whom you’ll stay friends with forever. Forget about fancy and lonely hotel rooms and open hostelworld.com or www.nomadicmatt.com!
4. Try Couchsurfing…
Couchsurfing is an online community of members with open hearts and open minds who offer travelers free accommodation in their homes. Oftentimes your host will also show you around the city, have a meal with you or simply just converse with you.
5. Smile:
It might sound very hippy and bohemian, but it’s the truth — smile and people will want to communicate with you. On the other hand if you’re sullen and have a negative attitude, people will subconsciously avoid talking to you. As the saying goes: “Smile and the world smiles with you, cry and you cry alone.”
6.Make friends with the locals
It’s always good to have local friends as they can give you firsthand recommendations and warn you about tourist traps. What’s more, if you hang around with locals you’ll get to see their traditions and customs up close. In this case modesty in not a virtue, just chat up a local!
7. Take part in tours and excursions
Many cities offer free tours. While no payment is required for these tours, tips are encouraged if you enjoy the experience. Join a free tour or any tour for that matter — it’s guaranteed that you’ll meet people as you’ll be spending time with stranger for hours. Surely you’ll find someone for a dinner date.
8. Take courses/classes
Here’s another recommendation for travellers who intend on staying somewhere for a longer period of time. Take a class or course on anything from Tibetan massage to cooking. You’ll definitely meet new people and maybe even make good friends.
9. Become a volunteer
It’s quite similar to the previous recommendation, although while classes cost money, this option is typically free. Definitely try volunteering if you have the chance — you’ll feel great and it’s likely you’ll also meet great people…
“One travels more usually when alone, because he reflects more!’’
