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First-Time Solo Traveler? Avoid These 5 Rookie Mistakes & Travel Like A Seasoned Pro!

Dodge scams, stay confident, and make your first solo adventure unforgettable with these essential tips!

David Peluchette
Expats Planet
6 min readJan 12, 2025

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You’ve triple-checked your plans and convinced yourself you’re ready for the ultimate solo adventure.

Then BAM!

Your taxi fare skyrockets into scam territory, or worse, your “dream” Airbnb is as real as a politician’s promises.

Sound familiar? Don’t sweat it.

Rookie mistakes happen, but with this mini-guide, they’ll happen to someone else.

Let’s get right into it and make your solo travel story one for the books!

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David Peluchette
David Peluchette

Written by David Peluchette

I'm an American Expat who's been living, working and traveling abroad for over 26 years, writing in a variety of topics from an Expat's perspective.

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