Travel Tips

4 Tips for Introverts Who Travel Solo

And the best ways to meet people in new places.

Adam J. Cheshier
World Traveler’s Blog
4 min readMar 15, 2021

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Photo by Tim Foster on Unsplash

One of the most gut-wrenching things about travel is not knowing anybody.

Some people crave this kind of “fresh start.” They look forward to meeting new people.

But conversations with strangers can come few and far between if you don’t pursue them. The best way to fix that? Make an effort!

I know, I know. It is easier said than done.

The fact of the matter is, it doesn’t matter how extroverted we THINK we are. When placed in the situation all alone, we all become a little more skittish.

Chances are you won’t start a conversation right away, even when a person looks approachable.

It is intimidating. Your mind will play tricks on you. You’ll begin to wonder if you’re interesting enough to entertain this stranger?

You’ll think about the possibilities that can come from introducing yourself. And by the time you’ve gumption up enough courage, the opportunity will have passed. The stranger will have left the room.

I have a few tips for you.

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Adam J. Cheshier
World Traveler’s Blog

Documenting obscure pockets of the world across long-distance overland expeditions. Recently celebrated 7 years of nomadism. https://linktr.ee/adam.cheshier