Eating out alone when travelling solo is a big worry for a lot of first time solo backpackers, but it really isn’t that hard. I just want to give you a little bit of reassurance that it isn’t as bad as you may think it will be.
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Yes Solo Travel Is Scary, But You Should Go Anyway.
The thought of solo travel can be scary at first. The idea of travelling around the world on your own, with no back up and no safety net to fall back on can be intimidating. But just because something is…
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Posted in Solo Travel
Posted in Solo Travel
The Sacrifices Of Long Term Travel.
You are so lucky to travel so much. That is perhaps one of the most common things people say to me when they hear about what I do, but it isn’t luck. Travelling the world is a conscious choice that involves a lot of sacrifices of things other people take for granted. If you want to follow your dreams and travel the world as well, especially in the long term, then you will have to make the same sacrifices.
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Posted in Travel Talk
Posted in Travel Talk
Real Solo Travel In Dahshur And Saqqara.
Solo travel takes on a whole new meaning when you head to what should be some of the biggest tourist attractions in Egypt, and find that you are the only one there.
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Posted in Destinations, Solo Travel
Posted in Destinations, Solo Travel
Is Solo Travel Safe? Essential Gap Year Safety Tips For All Solo Backpackers.
Solo travel is an amazing way to see the world and countless backpackers head off on solo gap years every single day, have a life changing adventure and have the absolute time of their lives, but is it safe to travel solo? Is backpacking or taking a solo gap year really too dangerous? Especially for women? Let’s look at the absolute facts and see if solo travel really is safe or not with expert safety advice for all solo backpackers.
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Posted in Travel Safety
Posted in Travel Safety
How To Make Friends And Meet People When Travelling Solo.
Travelling solo is one of the best ways to travel, but a lot of people worry that they will get lonely or that they will be alone most of the time. This simply isn’t true. Here are some of the best ways on how to meet people and make friends when you are travelling solo around the world.
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Posted in Solo Travel
Posted in Solo Travel
The Downsides To Solo Travel That No One Will Tell You About.
Solo travel is one of the best ways to travel the world, and I will always advocate that every traveller try it at least once in their lives, but it isn’t for everyone and like everything in life there are negatives to go with the positives. Here are the 10 downsides to travelling alone that no one will tell you about.
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Posted in Solo Travel, Travel Lists
Posted in Solo Travel, Travel Lists
Excuse Buster Series Part 6: I Have No One To Go With!
Is having no one to travel with really an excuse not to take a gap year?
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Posted in Travel Advice
Posted in Travel Advice
Hi, I'm Michael! I'm a former nurse turned published author and world travelling professional adventurer! I have spent over twenty years travelling over 100 countries and I want to inspire you to do the same! Want to know more about me? Just click here!
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