10 Best Solo Travel Tips - How To Travel Solo

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Lindsay McCormick

Lindsay McCormick

Күн бұрын

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@usernamemaybe
@usernamemaybe 7 жыл бұрын
YAAAASS girl! I'm gonna leave soon for Tokyo! Everybody thinks I'm crazy but I'm confident and can't wait
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
SO excited for you! If everyone thinks you're crazy, it usually means you're on the right path ;) Happy travels, lovely and keep me posted on your trip!
@ProjectGoNative
@ProjectGoNative 7 жыл бұрын
Seven minutes of full-on information, not a single moment of wastage. You're doing great. Just subscribed :) Looking forward to watch more of your videos. I stumbled upon this video because I wanted to make one on the same topic for traveling in Romania. it helped. So, thanks! :)
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! So happy to help :)
@NourLivia
@NourLivia 7 жыл бұрын
Incredible video Linsday! Solo travel is also my favorite way to travel, you get to experience things in a very different way and you're never actually alone!
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
YES! Exactly. I feel the same, solo travel is so special. :) Thanks for watching and happy travels!
@TGTOnTheMove
@TGTOnTheMove Жыл бұрын
So often videos like this are generic or promote fear. Thank you for not doing that. I'm a long time solo female traveler myself and these tips are really legit. Very nicely done. I will mention a flip side to your 'dress to blend in' tip. I travel a lot in places where there's no chance of me 'blending in' (Southeast Asia and Africa). That's when standing out and being a little extra friendly can help. A lot of people in an area that know you're there don't want anything bad to happen to you because they don't want a stain on their reputation (and they're just good people). Sometimes, sticking out has people looking out for you, especially if you've been nice to them. Just something to consider when blending in isn't an option.
@iiAngelic
@iiAngelic 6 жыл бұрын
This girl is so cool.Solo travel unheard of in my town. People usually like to bring friends or be in groups, but what you do is brave, badass, and astounding.
@Ard-mhacha-abu
@Ard-mhacha-abu 5 жыл бұрын
Best solo travel advice vid out there! Thanks for the great upload, Lindsay 😊
@jordangosden4081
@jordangosden4081 7 жыл бұрын
Gal, you are absolutely correct! Did four months solo and all these points are perfect!
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Jordan and happy travels! :)
@kelseylorraine1316
@kelseylorraine1316 7 жыл бұрын
I am SO beyond happy and grateful you created this video now. I'm planning my first solo backpacking trip in Thailand and I'm thankful to have tips from my favourite KZbinr ❤🙏🏼
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
Aw, thank you! I am so happy to help :) Thailand is such a great choice, you are going to have a blast! If you think of any questions, please let me know! I'm sure other new backpackers will have the similar questions to whatever you run across and I'd love to help. Happy travels!
@Lauren_aida
@Lauren_aida 7 жыл бұрын
I just found your channel from the Budgeteers and I am loving your videos so much! I've done a lot of solo travel throughout Latin America where I'm comfortable/can communicate easily/etc. but I am planning to travel around Indonesia by myself for a few months next year and I'd been getting nervous about it since it will be so different from what I am used to - but now watching your channel I feel empowered af and I love it!!!
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Lauren - love those guys! You will have the best time in Indonesia and a little bit of nervousness and butterflies means you're on the right path ;) Thanks for the kind words and happy travels!
@kaylam12346
@kaylam12346 7 жыл бұрын
Once again, most helpful travel advice I've found on KZbin. Thanks for giving tips from you're specific experiences it's really helpful and encouraging!
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
Aw thanks Kayla! So happy I could help and happy travels!
@theminimalistninja
@theminimalistninja 7 жыл бұрын
I am always looking forward to your videos and have been waiting to sit down and watch this for days! I totally agree with what you said about arriving somewhere at night. I arrived in Morocco at night and was planning to couchsurf. From my host I knew how much I should be paying max. for a cab and that's what I ended up paying. The driver wanted way more than that, I refused to pay and went to the next drivers and all of a sudden that very first guy said yes. Knowing, ideally from locals, how much something should cost is a MUST. While I was previously afraid to bargain, I am no longer! :D
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
YES! Bargaining is so important. I learned the hard (or I guess "expensive" way ;) ) on that, lol.
@ItsJustME8921
@ItsJustME8921 6 жыл бұрын
Love the tips, traveling international for the first time by myself. Will definitely keep these in mind!
@davidmorales366
@davidmorales366 6 жыл бұрын
I'm going to Thailand March 12 by myself, I'm very excited!
@izzybella1361
@izzybella1361 7 жыл бұрын
Felt like you just save my life ... half of it . Theses are a really helpful tip . Scare to travel alone but I have to do this really help .
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Paw! Happy to help
@SDW90808
@SDW90808 7 жыл бұрын
I'm not half way through and already some of the best advice I've seen. XLNT!
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steven!
@melissajohnson9426
@melissajohnson9426 7 жыл бұрын
Wow! You're really growing subscribers fast! Congratulations on the success-- you definitely deserve it your series are amazing!
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Melissa! :) It's been such a fun process
@johnjames3286
@johnjames3286 7 жыл бұрын
There are tons of things you can do. you can buy tags you can attach to your bag that an alarm goes off if it gets so far away from you and wallets with RFID protection for your credit cards. wherever you go learn the word NO in their language
@imvicari
@imvicari 7 жыл бұрын
You're growing as a channel! You have such great videos. Stoked for you.
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Chelsea! :)
@katiecaruthers3879
@katiecaruthers3879 7 жыл бұрын
This is so awesome! I'm gearing up for my first trip ever outside of the US. Thank you for this!
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
Happy to help! Thanks for watching and happy travels
@b7snammar
@b7snammar 7 жыл бұрын
really great tips! thank you lindsay
@123jennyedwards
@123jennyedwards 7 жыл бұрын
This is so helpful thank you!! Just about to leave for Thailand for my first solo trip!!
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
Yay! So exciting, Jenny! I hope you have the best time! Thailand is AMAZING. I have a whole series on South East Asia if you want to check it out as well. Eat ALL of the pad thai ;) kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2TGf56vf56AjZo
@randmt7639
@randmt7639 7 жыл бұрын
Keep going 👏🏻👏🏻 Love you from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦🇸🇦
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rand! :)
@YourGirlSudanny
@YourGirlSudanny 7 жыл бұрын
Such GREAT tips!! The smile one was the one that stood out to me the most. When I'm lost - you'll know I'm lost & haven't got a clue what I'm doing or where I'm going, even to the point where people have approached me and asked if I needed help haha. So the smiling tip, is so good because it won't draw attention to me, unless I want to ask someone for help ^_^
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
YourGirlSudanny HA! Yes. Smiling definitely helps disguise confusion and panic lol. So happy this video was helpful and happy, smiley travels ;)
@100jarimar
@100jarimar 7 жыл бұрын
omg thank you for this !!! I think I'm going to a cruise to the bahamas this month because i had plans to go with my cousin and then he stood me up and i still want to go and i think Im still going by myself
@fatimae7837
@fatimae7837 7 жыл бұрын
Ahh finally something about traveling tips! Awesome!
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Fatima!
@fatimae7837
@fatimae7837 7 жыл бұрын
Of course!
@nishant.rick21
@nishant.rick21 7 жыл бұрын
love your videos Lindsay. You rock!
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
Ken Adams thank you Ken!
@hulagabal
@hulagabal 6 жыл бұрын
All are super tips,well done, thanks.
@Samsterdude1
@Samsterdude1 7 жыл бұрын
This channel deserves way more subs
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
Samuel Anderson thanks Samuel! :)
@FloridaOutdoorAdv
@FloridaOutdoorAdv 7 жыл бұрын
Beautiful info in this video!!! 100% on point. Subbed!
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@roroinggar5511
@roroinggar5511 7 жыл бұрын
thankyouuu somuch for this video. u are my inspiration .i love travelling solo but i am a newbie so all ur videos are useful and worth for me. have a great day
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Roro, so kind of you to say! Happy to help and happy travels!
@insertyourquarters
@insertyourquarters 7 жыл бұрын
Lindsay you you you, thanks for this 😊
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
Aw shucks! Thanks :) Happy I could help!
@Dayana17ist
@Dayana17ist 7 жыл бұрын
I love your videos I travel solo inside the country but not outside the United States I think I would be little scared but keep making more videos please
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Dayana! Hope these help and happy travels!
@mschubby4328
@mschubby4328 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much... your video really help for my solo travel 😘
@jtalk0074
@jtalk0074 6 жыл бұрын
Great tips! Thanks a million!
@jackiehouse529
@jackiehouse529 7 жыл бұрын
Just found you on the "creators on the rise" list. In love you your channel!
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Jackie and happy travels!
@elysef9303
@elysef9303 7 жыл бұрын
How do you only have 7,000 subs... You rock
@Miskito
@Miskito 7 жыл бұрын
Margot Alicks "only?" :D
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Margot! If you have any friends who you'd think would like my channel please send em my way :) Happy travels and thanks for watching!
@ChrisTravelVlog
@ChrisTravelVlog 7 жыл бұрын
solo travel is the best :)
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@TheKareemMahmoud
@TheKareemMahmoud 7 жыл бұрын
I love your videos, keep it up Lindsay
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
Kareem Mahmoud thanks Kareem!
@acajudi100
@acajudi100 7 жыл бұрын
I Never carry a purse, but a money and passport etc. hidden in a cloth belt under clothing in front. The backpack and a small suitcase.
@MrKwoool
@MrKwoool 7 жыл бұрын
very useful video thank you
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
THEBOoO _ you're welcome! Thanks for watching :)
@Ananamatata
@Ananamatata 7 жыл бұрын
I was 19 when I travelled solo for the first time. BEST TIME OF MY LIFE ! 😍
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
Yesss! The best! Thanks for watching Anais!
@jeannea4699
@jeannea4699 7 жыл бұрын
as usual, you have amazing tips!
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeanna! :)
@chanpreetsethi8847
@chanpreetsethi8847 6 жыл бұрын
Love ur tips I m also solo traveller hope to meet u some time at very special and particular place You rock girl
@joelponce3747
@joelponce3747 7 жыл бұрын
wow first time on your channel and great video!
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Joel! Welcome :)
@anndiestephen7671
@anndiestephen7671 5 жыл бұрын
I love this video. 👍
@budgetrebelgoals
@budgetrebelgoals 7 жыл бұрын
Awesome I'm inspired now!!
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
Monique Palmer yay! Happy travels!
@vendeta412
@vendeta412 7 жыл бұрын
Hey Lindsay! I have watched all of your videos and I would love to travel like you have. Just wondering how much money you saved prior to leaving and how you managed you expenses while traveling. Love the videos! Keep 'em coming!
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
Hi Nic, thanks so much! I saved up $12K and I didn't have to manage my expenses because I just stayed in hostels, took public transit and, most importantly, traveled around cheap places like South East Asia and India. I didn't eat a fancy restaurants or drink a lot (booze will kill your budget) but I did do things like SCUBA diving and other more expensive adventure activities. If you travel cheap places, your money will go longer for sure.
@travelstorieswithmoush
@travelstorieswithmoush 6 жыл бұрын
Packing plays a major role in travelling. Pack your clothes and other stuff properly in bag; so you can carry all your stuff in just a one bag. Research as much as you can about the place you are traveling to. Plan your budget. Take book, phone and book your hotels in advance!
@bebetheexplorer624
@bebetheexplorer624 6 жыл бұрын
Love it. Thanks❤️
@reelax100
@reelax100 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@sexyback34
@sexyback34 7 жыл бұрын
I LOVE NAPPARK!! great hostel!
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
SO fun! My little home away from home
@mrhiker
@mrhiker 5 жыл бұрын
Love from India 😍😍😍
@thinnthuzarhtet4823
@thinnthuzarhtet4823 7 жыл бұрын
Hi Lindsay, thanks a lot for your video. I'm start planning to go my very first solo trip to Cambodia (Siem Reap) and Vietnam. Do you have any advice for me ?
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Have you checked out my South East Asia playlist? Give that a watch and let me know if you have any questions :) Thanks and happy travels!
@rebeccahurtault6458
@rebeccahurtault6458 6 жыл бұрын
What was the name of the hostel you stayed in the first night you arrived in Thailand?
@MsGeorgeEmad
@MsGeorgeEmad 7 жыл бұрын
Lindsay, please make a video for how to confront the fear of talking to the camera ? as a new vloger, thanks i love you :* :D
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, George! Picture the lens as your best friend. I lots of time imagine my best friend from DC who hasn't traveled much but loves to and my younger brother Tommy who likes to travel as well. I think about them when I'm talking and I'm so into being able to give the best advice that I forget about feeling insecure or weird on camera. Also try to remember that it's not about you, it's about the information your trying to rely or the story you're trying to tell. That helps me as well :) Thanks so much and happy travels (and vlogging!)
@MsGeorgeEmad
@MsGeorgeEmad 7 жыл бұрын
ohh, thank you so much for your reply, i appreciate it, but i am just afraid of, people, criticize how i speak or how i look, especially the people i know in my circle, if i speaked in a not perfect English or something, we even criticize ourselves at first when we see ourselves in a video :"D
@kenzazooza
@kenzazooza 7 жыл бұрын
Love this !
@Scarl37
@Scarl37 7 жыл бұрын
Just discovered your channel. You are one cool girl!
@Fuzzy07
@Fuzzy07 7 жыл бұрын
Lindsay one question , that have you ever traveled with your friends like i want to travel with 2 of my friends hopefully in future so do you have any tips on like traveling with friends...btw awesome video 👍
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
I have! Traveling with friends is great too :) My advice for traveling with friends (or partner, gf, bf, anyone!) would be to not have to be together ALL the time. Be okay going off on your own in a city every once in a while and don't depend on them to go with you everywhere you want to go. Talk about that beforehand so no one feels pressured to do things or go places they are not as interested in and be open and honest with each other while on the road. Traveling with friends is SO much fun! Although my preference is to travel solo, I do like traveling with friends every once in a while to share experiences with people I care about :) Happy travels!
@gerryger1524
@gerryger1524 7 жыл бұрын
Hey lindsay cool video, smiley @ 5:57 ROFL! :D 😂 Ur very brave 👍
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
Lol thanks Gerry!
@ichvanulyp3865
@ichvanulyp3865 7 жыл бұрын
I don't know why but I'm inspired from your video. Lately I always thought that I had to see the world, I wanted to have many friends all over the world. Can I start to solo traveling at the age of 21? Can you give me advice, where should I go for the first time? By the way I'm from Indonesia :)
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
Hi Sparky! Start here for tips on first time solo travel :) kzbin.info/aero/PLivYYyw7xMuOh2Fvo81QY07OpBBDlzGOA
@Edgesofearth
@Edgesofearth 7 жыл бұрын
- We think a lot alike :) Good tips!
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
Great minds think alike, right ;)
@imlindarim
@imlindarim 7 жыл бұрын
Hey, Lindsay! How do you feel about bringing equipment like a camera and laptop while solo traveling? I am one who loves to work on creative projects and am thinking about bringing some gear with me. I'm solo traveling for the first time in a couple of weeks to South East Asia and tried to strategically book hostels with lockers and have other security measures for my things when I leave it behind in my accommodations. Do you have any additional tips? I am curious to hear about your experience. Hope to hear from you soon!
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
Hey Linda, I traveled all over South East Asia with my gear. I locked it up when I could but I also left it out as well. I know that sounds crazy and I would imagine other people wouldn't feel comfortable doing it but there were quite a few times I would just leave my laptop under my pillow or stashed in my bag on my bed in the dorm for the day while I was out. There were a few places that I didn't feel comfortable doing that but for the most part, I felt like it was safe even being out if the hostel didn't have a locker (I of course locked it up for the most part though.) Most hostels will have at least a small locker available for each bed. Just make sure you have a lock for it because they normally don't supply a lock. My GoPro was mounted on a pole that didn't find in lockers (it was like 2 and a half feet tall) so I usually would sleep with it on my bed or take the camera out of the mount and lock it up in the locker when I was out. I never had anything stolen from me in South East Asia and the only thing happened is one night, someone must have come back to the hostel kind of drunk because they stepped on my GoPole (and it had the camera in the mount) and cracked the mount. They didn't steal anything and I'm sure it was an accident but that's the only piece of tech that I had that got messed up while traveling. I recommend watching my packing video, basically the only thing I ever locked up was the little "kangaroo pouch" that I carried. Everything else would just be unlocked under my bed. I felt that South East Asia was more laid back when it came to having to watch my stuff than in Europe or India. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
@imlindarim
@imlindarim 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Lindsay! I definitely appreciate your advice! :D
@GROMINBLX
@GROMINBLX 7 жыл бұрын
hmm... spontaneous planning sounds a lot more expensive as you can't predict what rooms will still be available? is it though?
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
Depends on the situation you're in. If you have some time and are flexible, spontaneous travel can save you money because you take advantage of last minute deals and take your time to compare and contrast prices on the ground of the places you're in. If you're on a super tight time frame or need to stay in certain places than booking in advance might be helpful as you won't have time to compare prices once you get there and/or can't take advantage of cheap last minute deals. I have a video on how to save money while traveling that has some tips on this as well. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipqloKl5jtyGbJY Hope this helps and happy travels!
@GROMINBLX
@GROMINBLX 7 жыл бұрын
Lindsay Mc thans :)
@marieno8806
@marieno8806 7 жыл бұрын
hey there I have a question :) you already mentioned in your video that you try to hide your camera in your jacket or in your bag so you don't stand out. I am going to travel solo soon with a great big photo camera, meaning I of course want to take some photos. Do you have any tips on how to conceal the luxury item when I do take photos? I can't really hide it under my jacket, if you know what I mean 😝 & might I just add: your video was very helpful! You informed me a lot on small normal details that a lot of people forget to mention. So thank you very much :)
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
Hi Ma Rie! Thanks so much, so happy to help! For your camera, it kind of depends on where you're traveling. I only hide my camera when I'm in transit (like on buses or walking around town.) I uncover it when I'm actually taking photos. I just try to keep it hidden when I'm not using it but I have it out and in view very often when I'm taking photos or video. Hope this helps and happy travels!
@samgatorade9407
@samgatorade9407 7 жыл бұрын
I love your videos! Your my travel inspiration. I'm actually heading out to Southeast Asia as my first time backpacking adventure solo😱 I'm going for two month in Thailand, Indonesia, and Cambodia!! Do you have any travel advice for me or any amazing things i must see well I'm there? Or just any best hostels? Anything would be amazing 😊
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
Sam Gatorade yay! So happy for you Sam and thanks for watching! Have you checked out my South East Asia playlist yet? I have TONS of tips there on Thailand and Cambodia. Take a look and let me know if you have any questions, happy travels!
@samgatorade9407
@samgatorade9407 7 жыл бұрын
+Lindsay Mc hey yes I've watched all your videos like twice over lol!
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
Sam Gatorade ha! Okay, awesome and thank you 😊 in Thailand, I would recommend staying at NapPark for your first night or two (I talked about them in this video) and then if you want to stay in Bangkok longer, you can look around for a cheaper spot. Def go to ChiangMai, stay at Julie's Guesthouse. It's like $2 a night and their breakfast is bomb but they will kick you out after a few nights if you don't buy one of their overpriced tours. If you want to do Elephant Nature Park, book that in advance and be sure you just do theirs bc a lot of companies say they are nice to the elephants but they are not (www.saveelephant.org.) I would recommend buying a counterfeit Lonely Planet guide when you're in Bangkok (they're like $2) and just everywhere you go, look up "the backpacker area" in the book and price compare guest houses when you get there. You don't need to book in advance and you'll pay more usually to do so. If you want to be SCUBA certified, do that on Koh Tao. Either through Roctopus or Big Blue. If you book with them for your Scuba Cert they will put you up for the duration of your classes. Stay at Firefly Guesthouse in Siem Reap. Do NOT miss out on Angkor, it's amazing. You've seen my videos so you know I recommend the three days but make sure you get a good bike. You probably need to do an online search and/or ask people when you get there where you can rent a good bike. Apparently Otres Beach has been bulldozed and they built a resort which sucks. You can go to Snhoukville (I am totally spelling that wrong but it's close enough lol) and stay at Monkey Bar or Monkey Bungalow... it's something with a money in its name. It's one of the most popular hostels/ guesthouses, it's super fun. Ahhh, South East Asia is the best! I hope this helps and that you have so much fun!!!
@samgatorade9407
@samgatorade9407 7 жыл бұрын
Lindsay Mc wow!!! Awesome thanks so much. That was amazing and I'll definitely check those hostels out!! Thank you soooo much. Can't wait to watch more of your videos❤️
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
Of course! :) Happy to help!
@sabisingh34
@sabisingh34 6 жыл бұрын
Vry Good video
@yamstation
@yamstation 7 жыл бұрын
Some nice tips I also found it VERY useful to take screenshots of your maps and of underground maps ; for when there is no internet. Also don't put all your eggs in one basket. Leave your passport in a safe place, and leave a bank card and some cash in a safe place.
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Yamstation! Screenshots are super helpful. Hm, being able to find two safe places to stash your passport one place and your bank card and cash somewhere else while you're traveling is a big ask. I typically find hostels and even hotels come with one locker or safe to stash your stuff so I would leave it all there when you're out and about in a city and then in transport (bus, train, plane, etc) keeping it all on you in a safe place. That's how I do it at least but everyone has their own ways I think :) Thanks for watching!
@Vasu-b9j
@Vasu-b9j 7 жыл бұрын
hey ! I have a question in my mind that might sound stupid to you but still i am gonna ask . when you travel solo who takes your pictures ? who is there to accompany you ?
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
Hey Vasu, not a stupid question at all! For my series ($30 a Day) I took all of that video myself, I just had a GoPro on a GoPole (a mount that holds the camera away from you.) I usually ask people to take a photo for me if I want a still picture and I'm traveling solo. Sometimes I set up my camera on a tripod but usually I just ask people to take a quick pic for me. It's the easiest and usually they want a photo if they're traveling solo or even traveling together as a couple and they both want to be in the photo together so we can help each other out :)
@harryatay4218
@harryatay4218 7 жыл бұрын
i love your videos
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Harry!
@izzywanders4482
@izzywanders4482 7 жыл бұрын
This is such a useful and informative video! Thank you for sharing it with the travel community! More people need the encouragement to travel solo, it's such an amazing experience. It really is one of the best ways to see the world! I've just uploaded a 'Pros and Cons of Solo Travel' video on my channel if you felt like taking a look. Good luck on your next adventure! Keep up the awesome content!
@Alore_08
@Alore_08 7 жыл бұрын
Have you been to Columbia? I'm going on my first solo trip to Cartagena, Columbia and I'm staring to get a bit nervous!
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
TheChocolatedelight8 yes! Colombia is amazing! Check out the Dreamer Hostel in Santa Marta and Palomino- gorgeous!
@steveidlett7188
@steveidlett7188 7 жыл бұрын
was that at nap park?
@amityadavsho96
@amityadavsho96 7 жыл бұрын
you are super cool thanks
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching Amityadav!
@amityadavsho96
@amityadavsho96 7 жыл бұрын
Lindsay Mc wow come to India someday dear friend
@bretonneaYKNT
@bretonneaYKNT 5 жыл бұрын
Great videos full of tips, except for the background music, which is too loud and annoying.
@DigestYourselfTM
@DigestYourselfTM 7 жыл бұрын
good stuff
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Itsoss98
@Itsoss98 7 жыл бұрын
Im traveling alone for the first time outside my country. Im honestly scared and excited. Im only19 man :') but i will travel to my childhood dream which is "uk" and thank u for the vid it helped !!
@Jaybird0323
@Jaybird0323 6 жыл бұрын
PancakeX G4mER in the same boat. I'm going in September for 2 weeks, I'll be with a group but going by myself 😓 I'll be 19 then and I've never traveled anywhere by myself let alone leaving the country to travel all over Europe.
@roben2791
@roben2791 6 жыл бұрын
hey, I'm going to study for a month in Germany, can I do it with just one carry on? also, I'm really scared of traveling solo, I'm I'd be lonely and it would be weird visiting the city alone.
@WhatashameMaryJane
@WhatashameMaryJane 6 жыл бұрын
Hey, no problem for the carry on, of course you can do it! There are many videos on KZbin that show you how to pack, I also made one - packing only a backpack for one month in Hungary-Norway-Germany. Travelling solo is scaring before you actually do it and especially the first time. You will realise very soon that there's nothing to be scared about. And if you don't want company to visit the city, that's no problem at all! Use the Cuchsurfing app to find other people like you that are in the same city and same situation and meet up for a tour of the place, or you can even contact a local through Couchsurfing who can show you his best spots!
@akhbar631
@akhbar631 7 жыл бұрын
You rock
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Miss!
@DoujoneMcLarty
@DoujoneMcLarty 6 жыл бұрын
where did you stay in bankok?
@teenecuasports
@teenecuasports 7 жыл бұрын
Ecuador!!!....👍👍💛💙💖
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
On my list! :)
@BlazeCollie
@BlazeCollie 7 жыл бұрын
How was thailand? i am planning on that for november.
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
I LOVE Thailand. I was there in October and Nov as well. Here are a few videos on my time there. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2TGf56vf56AjZo
@KNepomuck
@KNepomuck 7 жыл бұрын
Hey Lindsay! How old were you when you traveled the world?
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
When I did my big trip (12 months, 17 countries) I was 27 and turned 28 on the trip (in Tunisia, actually :) )
@SunlightSummer
@SunlightSummer 7 жыл бұрын
Sorry if this is a weird question, but I've recently had to be on medications for severe ADHD. Will this cause any issue while traveling? The medication is something that is illegal to possess if they aren't prescribed to you. Has anyone here had any issues with this?
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
SunlightSummer SunlightSummer hi Sunlight! Not a weird question at all. Travel with the pills in the original prescription bottle that has the medication name as well as your name on it. That way if you are questioned, you can show your ID and the bottle and it will prove it's yours and it was prescribed to you. This will help for domestic travel but please be sure your medication doesn't have anything illegal in it if you travel to other countries (an example of this is medicinal marijuana is legal some places in the states but that doesn't mean you can bring it to Thailand where marijuana is illegal. Country legalities differ so please be sure you check that in advance.) Hope this helps, thanks for watching and happy travels!
@SunlightSummer
@SunlightSummer 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It isn't marijuana, but where do I look up if it's illegal in other countries?
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
Here's a helpful article with links of where you can find if your medication is illegal in other countries www.osac.gov/pages/ContentReportDetails.aspx?cid=17386 :)
@JulesoftheSouth
@JulesoftheSouth 7 жыл бұрын
wow you're great and we need to be friends, our channels are so similar in size and in content!
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
Yay! Thanks Julia! It looks like you've been on a ton of adventures too, we def do :)
@patrickmelson4745
@patrickmelson4745 5 жыл бұрын
Were you ever concerned with being kidnapped?
@derranlawston4052
@derranlawston4052 7 жыл бұрын
Mrs. Lindsey Mac Mac Mac, dressed in all Black Black!! do you guys remember that old kid patty cake song
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
Lol, I do remember that and I do like to wear a lot of black - also my mom's name is MaryEllen (Miss Mary Mac) so she's the original OG of the song in our family ;)
@derranlawston4052
@derranlawston4052 7 жыл бұрын
Lindsay Mc LMAO U made my day first DamomandJo responded to me and now YOU!!!I'm on a roll
@CleanTeamSolutions
@CleanTeamSolutions 7 жыл бұрын
Roscoe is my dog and I liked your comment!!
@jhakkashvaid
@jhakkashvaid 7 жыл бұрын
Hey Lindsay! how did you manage to survive in Paris for 30$ a day?
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
Akash Vaid stay in a hostel outside of the city or couchsurf (couchsurfing.org) survive off of cheese, bread and cheap wine. Take the metro, bus or walk- don't even think of getting in a taxi to go anywhere. Happy travels!
@jhakkashvaid
@jhakkashvaid 7 жыл бұрын
Well, that was quick! (and helpful) Your vlogs are super amazing and inspiring. Have gone through most of them. I'll be going on my first ever solo trip to Europe this July. What is the ideal time to send requests to people on couchsurfing?
@_ShaDynasty
@_ShaDynasty 7 жыл бұрын
These are all great tips! But I think my bag was lighter ;)
@mansoureh
@mansoureh 7 жыл бұрын
Mens' bags are always lighter :)
@ermi4973
@ermi4973 7 жыл бұрын
why not just email it to your self
@akien3444
@akien3444 7 жыл бұрын
You're right: always have a back up plan (tip number nine)
@mansoureh
@mansoureh 7 жыл бұрын
I always have back up plans but still sometimes it gets out of my control
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
All part of the adventure ;)
@lolitathefrenchfry3479
@lolitathefrenchfry3479 7 жыл бұрын
but sorry, i mean like if u gon travel shouldnt u book ur hostels in advance????? i mean then its cheaper right? pls answer :D
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
Hi! It's up to you - I would rather not book in advance. I will just go to the backpacker area and walk around to price compare hostels and I find it to be cheaper that way. If you're new to traveling, book your first few hostels in advance until you're more comfortable then you'll be able to feel okay going with the flow.
@91MOOLY
@91MOOLY 6 жыл бұрын
I couldn’t focus bcz of the background music.. tho it’s seem like you have great tips but I seriously couldn’t
@dartlee3075
@dartlee3075 7 жыл бұрын
I envy you that live a interesting life
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
If you want to travel more, I have a travel basics series to get you started. No envy needed, you can do it too!
@Simoneirie
@Simoneirie 6 жыл бұрын
Let the US embassy know your location in case something pops off.
@williamgonzalez4899
@williamgonzalez4899 6 жыл бұрын
I travel by my self I will never stay on hostel they are to low living .go aibnb.and used uber.and have dolar with you and you wont need nothing else
@ciamac
@ciamac 7 жыл бұрын
having an A7s shows that you got your shit together i am a not a blond chick which is a disadvantage
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
Team Sony all the way.
@rifatcanuzunok
@rifatcanuzunok 7 жыл бұрын
Please add at least English subtitles to your videos :)
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
Will do! Great idea :)
@djt.frosty69
@djt.frosty69 7 жыл бұрын
Seems like ladies travel solo more then men surprising?
@DawsonFord
@DawsonFord 7 жыл бұрын
That was a kick not a pull. Either or: role model.
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dawson!
@exovitae
@exovitae 7 жыл бұрын
Hi cutie, you are full of life! How old are you?
@lindsaymccormick9607
@lindsaymccormick9607 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'm 32
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