How to Travel Alone

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Make a list of all the activities, must-see locations, and foods have to see while traveling.. Book accommodations in advance whenever possible.. Learn as much background about your destination as possible.

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Make a list of all the activities, must-see locations, and foods have to see whi

Step 1

Make a list of all the activities, must-see locations, and foods have to see while traveling.

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Book accommodations in advance whenever possible.

Step 2

Book accommodations in advance whenever possible.

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Learn as much background about your destination as possible.

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Learn as much background about your destination as possible.

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Pack lightly, taking only essentials.

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Pack lightly, taking only essentials.

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Leave a copy of your full itinerary and all applicable contact information with

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Leave a copy of your full itinerary and all applicable contact information with at least one person you trust.

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Inform relevant authorities of your travel plans.

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Inform relevant authorities of your travel plans.

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Make copies of your passport, visas, tickets and itineraries before departing.

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Make copies of your passport, visas, tickets and itineraries before departing.

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Keep your valuables in the safe at the hotel.

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Keep your valuables in the safe at the hotel.

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Walk confidently to blend into crowds.

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Walk confidently to blend into crowds.

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Be judicious when giving out personal information.

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Be judicious when giving out personal information.

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Ask families, the elderly, and women for advice if you're in trouble.

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Ask families, the elderly, and women for advice if you're in trouble.

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Trust your gut.

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Trust your gut.

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Set up periodic check-ins with your at-home contact.

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Set up periodic check-ins with your at-home contact.

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Take time every day to journal or write down your thoughts.

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Take time every day to journal or write down your thoughts.

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Just start moving, following your instincts.

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Just start moving, following your instincts.

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Make a few friends.

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Make a few friends.

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Push yourself to try new things.

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Push yourself to try new things.

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Remember that there is no "right" way to travel.

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Remember that there is no "right" way to travel.

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