How To Plan A Solo Trip Abroad + Tips for Solo Travelers

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@elaineo4592 4 ай бұрын

Scan a copy of your passport and travel insurance to your email. Send your itinerary to a family member or friends so they know where you are staying and flights times.

@macerly 4 ай бұрын

super smart!!

@TwinVinoVentures 4 ай бұрын

Absolutely!! I do the same!!! Love this comment ❤

@philg.2211 4 ай бұрын

Also remember that some countries require you to carry some form of ID on you, so you can't lock it all away in the hotel safe for the entire holiday.

@TwinVinoVentures 4 ай бұрын

@@philg.2211 lol. Yes you’re right 😊

@therealsubaekhyang 4 ай бұрын

sounds smart but I'm worried about my phone dying

@joannacooper7590 4 ай бұрын

I solo travel quite a lot, and I would say if you aren't comfortable dining alone, going to a restaurant/wine bar that has bar seating is always nice - you often end up talking to the bar staff or other solo people next to you. Also going on a local walking tour can be a nice way to get your bearings and maybe meet some other people. I'm currently travelling in London and have been enjoying a lot of your tips, thank you!

@diogovaz1667 4 ай бұрын

Hi, as you mentioned you are currently travelling in London how is the situation there? Looking to travel to London as well but got some preconceptions about not being very safe but I still didn't searched too much about it, let me know =)

@joannacooper7590 4 ай бұрын

@@diogovaz1667 London feels very safe to me. There are so many nice neighbourhoods to explore and visit cafes, markets, museums, etc. I think it is a great city for travelling with or without someone.

@splitroxdeveloper8964 4 ай бұрын

@@joannacooper7590 Thank you joanna

@soojin224 3 ай бұрын

Hi, Maddie. I'm a 32 yr old woman who stumbled upon your videos one day. It embarasses me to say that I've only started to get my life in order recently. And your videos really inspire me to be independent and know what I want to do with my life. Hopefully one day, it won't be too late for me to travel on my own. For now, thank you for inspiring me and other people who look up to your vlogs.

@larissacroom9782 4 ай бұрын

My recommendations: - Photocopy (laminate for top marks) of key passport and licence so you don’t have to pull out the original (or have it on you) unless at immigration etc. - Don’t share ID documents via email but use a secure platform such as Keeper - Download map in google maps for offline navigation, you can pin your accommodation and the gps dot still works - Carry a charger, I’ve plugged in at shops cafes, or just asked people for directions - Free walking tours are the best way to meet people at the start of your trip to meet for other activities, meals etc

@cs9007 4 ай бұрын

As a solo traveler myself, I agree with every single tip! And it gets better and better after each solo trip.

@traceyjanestone3558 4 ай бұрын

Tip for first-time solo travels is to go to a country where you can speak the language.

@seymae_uk 4 ай бұрын

Being a solo traveler or being on your own in a foreign country would definitely change many things in someone’s life in a positive way. Plus, if you are a curious traveler who wants to see and explore every tiny details, it is much more fun to do this just by yourself! Love the way you do this Maddie!! Wish you more dreamy trips ahead!💖✨🙏🏼🍀

@PaulTonet 4 ай бұрын

Agree

@evietravels 4 ай бұрын

saving this for my solo 3 week Europe trip next month!

@macerly 4 ай бұрын

eeeek so excited for you!!🥰😍

@arbiarodoshi9888 4 ай бұрын

Can I say that u r living my dream life... I am a teenager living in south asia in a household where they despise women who travel much... I have to say ur contents are my inspiration and hope for life in this prisoned life... I hope i can travel like u in future 🙂!! Best wishes to u!!!!

@PaulTonet 4 ай бұрын

Let them think what they want as long as you don't step in other shoes, travelling is a self investment. Wishing you more wonderful travels

@LittleWolfie17 4 ай бұрын

I've got some experience traveling alone, especially for work, and I do agree with Maddie that hotels are a better option for solo women. They have 24 hour receptions and often you need the key to enter the front door. In general, when I travel alone, I make sure to research a lot in advance and I always trust my gut feeling. If someone is making me feel uncomfortable, I remove myself from the situation and I do all that I can to protect myself. Also learn from my mistakes and avoid as much as you can to tell people you're there by yourself. Some people may take that as an invitation, when that may not be the case.

@river8142 4 ай бұрын

This video is so realistic and helpful, it treads the line between careful and optimistic. And the comment section is a treasure trove too. Thank you for this video!

@Norahq 3 ай бұрын

Maddie, I am a psychologist from Czech Republic in my 30s and solo traveled for the first time this summer. It was so so amazing and totally worth it! I went to London for 5 days and enjoyed it. After that I visited my family in Wales. I work online and my solo trip made me think about traveling more. I really love your content, your personality and the kindness you can feel tru your videos. Would be excited to meet you during our travels some day ❤ Stay safe and enjoy your trips!

@nellieawad6111 4 ай бұрын

Love this! Started solo travelling when I was living in the UK, and there were cities I really wanted to visit, and there was no one to go with me. I later had my second trip, when it was cheaper to have a one night layover in Madrid on the way from Lisbon - back home. I then did Rome for 3 days alone to attend my college roommate's wedding and a bunch of other short trips! My last trip was to Bucharest, Romania a year ago. I really appreciate having the opportunity to do it, even though I have awesome friends as travel buddies and an amazing partner. I love your tips, They are very similar to mine. The only time, I did a night activity alone was going to a club in Barcelona, I really wanted to experience and then go to the beach to see the sunrise (which sounds super daring right now ) In Romania, i ordered food in two nights in a row, because I couldn't feel my feet after hours and hours of exploring! Cant wait to see where you go next!

@DianaMircea111 4 ай бұрын

Hi! I recently went to New York and Canada. It was my dream to see New York and I felt so proud when I saw the Statue of Liberty. I also touched it out the window 💅 like who did else can say that. Also last year I went to Italy too and I visited Cinque Terre, Portofino, Geneva, Pisa and Venice which was SO beautiful. Because of you I’m planing to go again cause, boy do I have a love for pasta 🍝🇮🇹

@hannah-gc4zc 4 ай бұрын

If you travel solo and are scared of being alone, check the season of the destination you‘re going. If you‘re going off-season, it might be cheaper and easier to find accomodation, but especially in hostels it can be quite empty and lonely

@lucycolton4141 4 ай бұрын

Done a bit of solo travel, I would recommend - having digital & paper copies of important documents - know where your countries nearest embassy or consulate is (maybe in different city or country) - try to only pack carry on (easy to move around) - keep day bag plain (to avoid drawing attention) - learn a few basic phrases in the native language - keep family/friends informed of plans and any changes - be confident when walking around (more so in cities) - get travel/medical insurance - most phone providers will let you know the counties emergency code (your phone may redirect emergency number if you put in your home countries) - check on travel gov for any travel updates etc (or your own countries) If you keep your wits about you, you’ll be safe. The most important thing is to have fun. - tip from my dad is not have some USD in case of emergency (often outside Europe/western counties, these will be excepted & may help in emergency situations)

@sheilashells 4 ай бұрын

When solo travelling stay in hostels (you can get a private room) because you’ll meet other travellers (often solo as well) that way. Trip Advisor activities like cooking classes or day tours are also good.

@dace8828 4 ай бұрын

if your country offers this option, register your absence dates with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (takes less than a minute to complete a form online in my country)

@TwinVinoVentures 4 ай бұрын

I love all the tips. Specially not Letting people know you’re traveling alone.❤

@thejessicajanay Ай бұрын

I’m traveling to Paris solo for my birthday in January! Thank you for the tips!

@EvanJamesBarnes 5 күн бұрын

Your explanation is so clear and easy to understand.

@sailingnstuff 4 ай бұрын

I know your advice is probably primarily for women. Regarding safety, before I took a 3 week solo trip to central Europe I searched the safety of the countries I was traveling to. What I found out was they were all many times safer than the US!

@evaspringeth4882 Ай бұрын

This was exactly the type of video I needed! Thank you so much for sharing dear Maddie 💝

@theunkindnessofravens 4 ай бұрын

Solo traveler tip: a lot of hostels offer evening activities like game nights, movie nights, communal dinners and many others! If you want something fun to do, but don’t want to go out by yourself at night it’s a great alternative ;) Just read the hostel’s reviews, people usually mention activities there, if the hostel itself doesn’t advertise that on their website

@diabeticnomad 4 ай бұрын

Also cause it needs to be said because no place is 100% safe, don’t let your guard down things can happen in safer areas as well 💜

@Jacqueline-l8p 12 күн бұрын

I absolutely agree don't tell people what Hotel your staying in only your family

@nim_19 4 ай бұрын

Currently on my first solo trip around South America :) I’ve actually felt a lot more safe than I thought I would! And I used most of these tips too

@NaomiandBarriercool 4 ай бұрын

Living through you this summer! X

@macerly 4 ай бұрын

awww ily girly! 🥰🥰

@lazymajou 4 ай бұрын

I’d recommend printing all of your travel info and leaving it with someone at home or stick it up on your fridge back home if you have no one to leave it with. Sharing your location with someone is great until it starts to drain your battery and overheats your phone in a warmer climate. I personally don’t do it as much, but I do share my daily plan and send out all of my travel updates via an SMS to my mum (or WhatsApp when I’m outside of Europe). It’s always great to chat up someone from the country you’re going to for some tips before going if you can. Local advice is usually the best. English doesn’t always work, so learn some frazes in the local language. If you’re staying for a month or so I’d recommend going for a share house in some countries, but you gotta research them out first. Go for the ones with an age limit. And as a women I usually only go for Airbnb that’s hosted by a women. I’m okay with hotels, but never go for hostels. It’s best to have your own private toilet and get some flip flops for gods sake, you don’t wanna get foot mycosis.. Be careful with local food - you might not be used to it and you can catch something that locals are immune to. Especially if you’re prone to food poisoning That’s all that I can think of atm

@lazymajou 4 ай бұрын

The sharehouses I’m thinking of are the ones like Borderless in Japan, Korea and Taiwan

@camilla.bogoni 4 ай бұрын

in a few months I leave for my first solo trip and I am so excited to finally go but also a little nervous ngl ahaha. This has helped me so much! thank you for this wonderful video

@b03bulan24 Ай бұрын

i watched you on tiktok, i love it so much!😍

@esmamemic4406 4 ай бұрын

You are a role model Maddie!!❤️🌼

@FalcomScott312 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing this advice, Maddie & have a great week!

@LuciaEspinosaMarlasca 4 ай бұрын

I founded your insta three weeks ago or something, and I love all the things that you post, I love your voice. Also, your voice gives me a lot of peace ❤❤❤ loves form spain

@limitlessbianca 3 ай бұрын

Lovely tips! I’m about to make one mistake here since everything’s booked but it’s ok i’ll survive 😂 sharing locations is key 🔑 also could you make a video about filming yourself when you’re on a solo trip??

@Alex-bu6xi 4 ай бұрын

For paid activities/tours I also recommend Viator and Get Your Guide. I too prefer to be out during the day rather when is dark, and also I'm a morning person, but to feel a bit more safe I have a personal alarm. Mine looks like a padlock but if I pull it, it makes a noise of 100db so it draws attention to you. I never ever had the need to use it, but sometimes in sketchy areas (that I cant avoid at all, like around train stations) I feel a bit more safe to carry it on my hand.

@user-nznezom 4 ай бұрын

Ahhhhh I was waiting for this I love youuuuuuuu💖

@macerly 4 ай бұрын

wiiii! 🥰🥰

@susiemascara 2 ай бұрын

Once you do your first solo travel trip you will yearn to go back and do more....sole travel trips are so underrated

@lexibarry23 4 ай бұрын

Also, it can be expensive to pay for wifi while visiting other countries. I suggest paying for a plan so you can receive calls and texts, it is better to pay more and have that added security.

@exsandgrounder 4 ай бұрын

Maybe try acquiring a local SIM card (eg Lycamobile offers SIMs in many different countries, although this may be difficult if there's ID requirements or barriers to foreign credit cards) or, if you can get an e-SIM on your phone, there's a range of offerings from many different providers focusing on data or calls for travellers.

@LondonExplored 4 ай бұрын

Hi I am saving your video for my Solo Trip . Watching your videos. Following you :)

@oscarbenetti314 4 ай бұрын

I prefer to travel solo and in my initial research before I find the cheapest travel available for a chosen destination, after that I search the cheapest accommodation with a minimum level of service that it is acceptable for me and I plan a route for visiting all the important places that I am interested to visit.

@juliaserafiina 4 ай бұрын

Love this❤ I’ve been for two solo trips so far and hopefully many more ahead!

@macerly 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@Jazz_kaur31 4 ай бұрын

She’s so beautiful and brave❤

@mariazhaldak2034 4 ай бұрын

That’s quite interesting how the Universe works. I’ve just allowed myself to think that maybe I should plan a solo trip for the first time in my life and the same moment I saw Your video in my recommendations on KZbin 😉😊 I’ll take it like a sigh that I do need to go on this trip. I’m from Ukraine 🇺🇦 and I stay in the country from Feb 24 2022. Due to the war men are not allowed to leave the country so I can’t go with my husband, and because of this war my friends are now all over the world far from me 😢

@annacoffee 4 ай бұрын

You’re so wise ☺️

@agceh 4 ай бұрын

Going solo to india for 4 weeks in september. I am exited. Just me and my backpack. Only booked my flight and the first couple nights in New Delhi.

@lisasweatz 3 ай бұрын

very useful information, thanks for sharing :)

@wandererblog 4 ай бұрын

only positive emotions!

@שחרפאטל 4 ай бұрын

Great video thanks! I’m solo travelling in Paris now and wish I saw this before 🤭

@ItsMrsCJ 4 ай бұрын

The thing with me is I've already planned and visualised everything during months, the town the hotel the activities the safeness but I'm really anxious about my very first solo trip, I back off every time I'm about to book a flight or hotel 🥲 and I start doubting if I actually wanna do it or I should stay like this, not going anywhere... If anybody has ever experienced the same, any tips so I can finally take the plunge would be really welcomed and appreciated, please! Thank you

@RadhaSugathan-b9m 4 ай бұрын

And also listening to your intuition if something doesn't feels right then I don't do it while I'm in the location.

@SocialsByAnja 4 ай бұрын

Hii!! I love your videos, long and short form! I loove the clean aesthetic you have going on! If you don’t mind sharing what you use to film for shorts and what for long videos? 😀😀

@johnopp5424 4 ай бұрын

can we expect an Italy vlog 😍

@HappyHourWithMatt 4 ай бұрын

Your solo travel tips are spot on! What’s the one piece of advice you wish you had known before your first solo trip?

@skfarukydz786 2 ай бұрын

Nice❤❤

@em4672 3 ай бұрын

Most of the places I travel alone have really low theft, but I'm doing some of the hotspots in Europe next year. Do you still just set up your tripod with your tripod with your phone for content in high theft areas?

@Spicy248 4 ай бұрын

Great video

@laurencharltonn 4 ай бұрын

What do you do with your stuff when you are at the beach and want to go for a swim do you just leave it on the sand and hope no one steals it?

@macerly 4 ай бұрын

I talk about this in the video!

@cristinamolinari2757 4 ай бұрын

I heard of people hiding their bags under beach towels so that it kind of looks like sand in public beaches

@anikastarseed 4 ай бұрын

New subbie i love your vibe

@eprohoda 4 ай бұрын

Hello- cool , Maddie!😊

@Charlieson294 4 ай бұрын

Loved the tips, they were really helpful! I’m hoping to travel somewhere solo in autumn, when I’m done with my bachelors thesis. You’re such an inspiration for me, when it comes to traveling!🤎

@amazingfactstippsandsecr-zz5yv 4 ай бұрын

Cool 👍🙌💯

@AnnaSmit-f8p 4 ай бұрын

Which hotel did you stay at in Cinque Terre? Also love your videos!☺️

@ReaperOfSouls83 4 ай бұрын

my lovely Maddie, ok for the content, travel experience and tips but oh Norwegian goddess you are insensly beautiful, omg! come in italy again and i will take you around everywhere ❤

@abigaildegroot610 Ай бұрын

i want to start solo traveling but I chose 6 countries with 4 that are further away from home, I don't know if I should go to a closer country first and than start this plan or to just do it.