Top 5 Solo Travel Fears and How To Beat Them

[@Shoppingtrollies]

I've currently been solo traveling, I'm a 19 year old female and I've absolutely loved my time. Being alone gives you so much more freedom!

[@MadilynSchroeder]

I agree!! You learn so much about yourself while traveling alone.

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Totally! Traveling solo is my favorite

[@pablojosemercadoborja2217]

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[@MyLifeAsLouis]

My only tip is, the next time fear slowly creeps it’s way into your heart, remember that the hardest thing about getting started… is getting started. :)

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Great tip. The first step is always the scariest

[@aj__love5919]

Thank you! I know this is an old video, but your comment is going to help a lot of people like me

[@MadilynSchroeder]

i just got back from a solo trip to Italy.. I was there for 11 days and went to Venice, Rome, and Pescara. I didn't plan ANYTHING!!! literally nothing besides the first three days, it was amazing and I'm so happy I didn't plan anything. I met so many amazing people.

[@MadilynSchroeder]

thank you for inspiring me with these videos, I'm editing my Italy videos now and I'm uploading them soon!!!!

[@Merryyy203]

I would like to know more about this :D

[@remotedarren]

I've been travelling solo around the world for the past two years and while I enjoy trips with family and friends, you cannot beat going it alone. The flexibility of being able to do what you want to do and go at your own pace. I also find that you meet more people when you travel solo because people are really interested to know why you're there alone. Safety is important though and it's something that you have to bear in mind.

[@100jarimar]

OMG I'M LITERALLY SO GLAD I FOUND THIS CHANNEL !! IT'S INSPIRING ME TO JUST DO IT TOO !

[@helenbailey7696]

Thank you so much for sharing these 5 tips Lindsay. It is so sad that some women can be put off traveling solo due to fear after hearing so many scare stories, but they'd be missing out on so much in life. I'd like to add though that I strongly believe that we solo female travelers should also know ways to defend ourselves if we are ever being attacked and help to lessen our fears. Not all of us have time to take self defense classes however, so I'd like to share some tips which I have learned. I've been taking Krav Maga for women classes for self-defense and I've learned that the best self- defense targets on a mans body for women, and the best ways of striking them are as follows: - the eyes (finger poke them) - the nose (palm heel strike upwards) - the throat (chopping like actions) - the testicles (knee / kick / punch / slap / grab-twist-pull and *hold on to them tightly* until he collapses and passes out within a matter of seconds) - the knees (sideways kick to dislocate) I've been taught that even a trained, determined teenage girl could easily take down a man if she goes for these targets, especially if she goes *fast* and *hard* for the *eyes* or the *testicles* (or "high balls" and "low balls" as I've also heard them called.) If a man has removed his trousers and he is about to rape you, then *his testicles will now be extremely vulnerable* to a "grab, twist, pull and hold" counterattack. You should snatch them and keep squeezing and pulling them as hard as you can until he passes out in under 8 seconds - and trust me, he will. You can even use both hands, and it's still just as effective even if you only manage to get hold of one testicle. When a man has his testicles forcefully squeezed it causes him to curl over, collapse, convulse and quickly lose all of his strength before he collapses and passes out or goes into shock in under 8 seconds. Most importantly this holds true no matter how big and strong he is - a wonderful natural advantage we females have, and we should all be more aware of it and how to do it. We can all take advantage of the extreme vulnerability of a mans testicles to being squeezed if we're ever being attacked and his testicles become within reach. After all, this is a powerful natural advantage in combat *all* females have. I really wish that more women and girls were made aware of this technique. It has literally saved many women throughout the world. The women of Somalia for example even have a name for it and they call the move "Qworegoys". Mothers teach their daughters to reach under their attackers tunic and grab, twist, and pull his testicles until he passes out, and to also tuck their head in until the point he loses consciousness in case he initially starts to fight back. We can all stay safe and lessen our fears if we know how and where to strike on an attackers body.

[@jamiebell5442]

Thanks for this, I've recently decided to quit my job and travel for at least a year. This has helped quell some of the pre travel nerves :)

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

So happy to hear! I hope you have an awesome time, Jamie!

[@danigirl103]

I know this will sound silly but my first solo trip was to Disney World and honestly it was an amazing trip and learning experience. I learned a lot about my travel style and actually how to take care of my health on vacation. Disney may sound easy but it can be intense if you're not prepared or you underestimate what you need. It also teaches you how to have a great time on a budget because it can be extremely expensive but if you can budget there, you can budget anywhere. I've gone on a few solo trips since then (first fully solo international trip in 2 months !!) and had a great time all because of what I learned at Disney 😁

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Love it Dani! I'm about to go to Disney with my family and can't wait. Love that place and yes, it's a great place to learn the solo travel ropes - plus you can hop in the Single Riders Only lines and zip to the front ;)

[@alishar1462]

Thanks for being real and not just saying everything is perfect!

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Thanks Alisha! I am always trying to give you guys the most real and honest advice so it's actually helpful to you when you're abroad :) Happy travels!

[@travelstorieswithmoush]

Solo travel can be scary, especially if it's your first time traveling alone. I’m also solo traveler. I've been travelling solo around the world for the past few years. Solo travelling allows you to explore places at your own pace, and you can meet new people when you travel.

[@WanderwithIntent]

I totally agree with your points. Honestly, you can't worry about all the little things. Be prepared, don't be oblivious to your surroundings, but most of the time you are just as safe as being in America. I usually do my research on locations first, so I usually stay away from unsafe countries.

[@GlobalAdventurer]

You hit all the major points. Your last point is so important to any traveler, to focus on their trip in the here and now without consuming a lot of that time with associates and family back home, no matter how pissed off they may get. You rob your enjoyment by trying to please them and in turn diminish your travel experience.

[@iluvdant]

I just love ur channel! First international trip countdown in 7 days. Going from U.S. to CapeTown, South Africa! Wish me well. 😘😝

[@jenmar9428]

iluvdant, enjoy! 🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@MadilynSchroeder]

you'll have so much fun!!!

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Thanks so much! Hope you have an amazing time!!!

[@JollyRogerTheDodger]

I clicked this just to leave this comment.....I travel alone. And it is the biggest buzz I know. Each day is an adventure, I'm the captain and crew of the ship, and I do what I want. Fear has never really come into it (other than if I lose my passport/cash - but there is a contingency for that too). Fun not fear and the adventure continues.....enjoy safe travels. ✌💗

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Agreed! Love it, Mr!

[@samirahabibi3512]

Last year I did a last minute trip to Rome for a week so I decided to book through a travel group so that they can get everything together and since I was traveling solo and never been to Europe and it was great. It gave me the courage I needed and am now doing a three week solo trip to Greece this June. I am nervous because this time I am completely on my own so I make sure I did some research and make an itinerary of everywhere I want to go and the times the place places close. Plus I printed out all my hotel/Airbnb info along with copies of my passport. All I have to worry about is figuring out the transportation once I get there. Though I have everything I think I need together, I still feel nervous to be solo traveling since it is my first time. Your videos have helped me figure out what to expect when traveling solo.

[@MitsubishiEvo10mr]

I’ve been to Amsterdam twice with friend so I have made the decision to go back again solo for the first time I’m so nervous 😮

[@menuchacolish]

Thanks! I'm traveling alone on Tuesday

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

I hope you have the best time!

[@Matowix]

I'm sitting in the checking in Gate now boarding soon. I'm solo traveling and watching this video hopefully I won't get sick or injured or scammed I'll check back in with the outcome in 10 days.

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

So excited for you! It's all part of the adventure :) Happy travels!

[@Matowix]

Lindsay Mc I'm 2 days in at breakfast and feeling a bit jaded I need a day in the hotel. I'm over the tourist trap places that the guides purposely take you to to get you to spend money it was really draining. Bali is good but they are just after tourists money it kinda taints the experience.

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Hey! I'm traveling right now so I can't write the longest response but I recommend looking up hostels around where you are and checking into the highest "social" rated one. Hostels are way better places to meet other travelers who can give you the local tips and tricks to avoid ending up on the tourist track. In touristy areas it's best to rely on other travelers for info as many of the locals living in a touristy area could be in on the game (as in they work in the tourist industry) and may point you in a direction that they think westerns want (lots of travelers actually want the touristy stuff believe it or not.) Find a hostel, talk with the staff and other travelers who can point you in the right direction. You can get a private room in most hostels if you don't want to be in the dorms. Sometimes even just a few hours out of town can make all the difference- good luck and happy travels!

[@Matowix]

Lindsay Mc I had a better day today the people at the hotel are genuinely friendly. Unfortunately doing popular tourist stuff involves dealing with the people pushing to sell stuff at gift shops I guess

[@waterbender19]

This is awesome. Thankyou so much Lindsay you're incredible xoxo

[@shinysiopaotravels]

Going on my first solo trip in the fall and I can't wait!! Thanks so much for this video 😊

[@nessie4215]

I'm moving to Southeast Asia in a week and this just made me feel more comfortable about the move. LOVE your videos btw! Thx😊

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Yay! So happy to hear! Happy travels Shana!

[@jasonmims5057]

I'm going on a solo trip to Chicago in two weeks. I was feeling alittle nervous but this video made me feel better.

[@tkucey8689]

really solid and real world advice - thanks!

[@zane176]

Thank you. I'm still so scared, but this helped a bit. I'm going to Japan for 31 days. First time traveling and first time leaving home.

[@AstariahJW]

I'm in the same boat Never went anywhere And being alone scares me

[@zane176]

@@AstariahJW don’t worry about it. The nerves go away after a few hours into the first day. Solo traveling is pretty fun. I hope you enjoy your trip

[@xonarofficial]

Thanks! I am going to travel alone for a month this summer to Ecuador:)

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Hope you have an amazing time!

[@iluvdant]

Xonar I did a presentation on Ecuador. Loved it. Have a lot of fun! 😘

[@jacklynrocha3194]

You're amazing! I love all your videos! They're so helpful, with such nice editing and always full of these good vibes you know? And, of course, you're so cool and inspiring! Wish I could meet you!

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Thanks so much, Jacklyn! I want to start doing meet ups when I travel so maybe we will run into each other somewhere in the world :)

[@jacklynrocha3194]

Lindsay Mc ooooh that's awesome! I truly hope so :))

[@shikha5246]

My biggest fear is under budgeting. I have done tons of research but wonder if I should increase my budget amount for two different continents

[@insertyourquarters]

Lindsay I've said this so many time but your amazing. Thanks for informative videos as always! 😘

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

You're the best! Thanks again :)

[@technojunkie123]

these are some wonderful tips! i'm definetly forwarding these to one of my coworkers in the hopes that it'll convince him to take that trip to The Phillipines by himself, instead of hoping for someone who will want to go with him

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Yes! Hope these help! Happy travels!

[@anikingroundwalker1]

Thanks for the video! Great tips!

[@hoonglianghew8837]

After coming back from a week of Vietnam while travelling with a friend, I realized I love travelling solo a lot more. Complete freedom. But ay Vietnam wasn't so bad at all and it turned out to be as great compared to my week solo in Japan. :)

[@reneecherrie]

Why am I more anxious after I watched this video than before?😔

[@jasonmims5057]

I that you said start small. Many travel vloggers I've watched don't say this. I belive that the only way, not just the best way to feel comfortable and confident with solo travel is to start small by going to destinations close to your home town. I did that. My first solo trip was to Chicago when I was in college. I had so much fun I went there many times. Then I started visiting other American cities such as Las Vegas, Boston, Washington D.C. I'm now planning a trip to New York City.

[@hakimkimmy]

Thanks for the helpful tip! Heading for my first solo trip in 2 days!

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Yay! Hope you have the best time!

[@Merryyy203]

"I don't know what I am doing" - who does? You don't know the place. "You won't make any friends or you will be homesick" - introverted as I am, I think it would be impossible not to make at least a friend, and being homesick... yeh... might happen. "You will probably get sick" - I hadn't really thought much about this... but in Europe we have this European Health Card so it would be fine to go to a hospital if necessary. And if an insurance would suffice to go to other places, then it should be that bad, I guess. But my fears are the other things you mentioned... "Something bad could happen" + "I'll lose my passport/get robbed". I might one day manage to do a little trip on my own.

[@orfeaskommatas146]

That`s a huuuge video for me. I`m traveling alone in Vietnam in one month! First time visiting Asia also. Well, i know i`m gonna get back home much stronger and independent ;)

[@Edgesofearth]

- Haha - I loved this! Yes. Fear is literally the only fear (annnnd spiders. Effff spiderssss!! 😦) I seen your ad on TY the other day (I forget which company you were partnered with) ...pretty cool, though. Congrats!

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Ah! Thanks! That was super fun to make :)

[@ZiaMoon17]

I was literally just thinking..."when is she going to post a new video?" And then I checked my subscriptions and I'm 7 hours late! Soy estupido

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Better late than never :) Thanks Zia!

[@iamkellij]

I'm going to NYC for the GovsBall music festival by myself. I've never been to NYC or a music festival and I'm excited and nervous at the same time

[@shikha5246]

I’m going to be backpacking South America, Southeast Asia, Beijing China, and Jaipur India starting in May next year.

[@Jen_nifer99]

thank you for this!

[@Thebethybethx]

thank you so much for this! ... best get saving!!! x

[@Ropetable]

Cool videos! I can recommend you look up serpenza and maybe copy a bit of his style, his videos are amazing to watch, it would really be icing on the cake if you would talk about your trips while walking on site, and show what you are talking about.

[@kezcauchi]

I leave on a massive solo trip in 4 days!! im 21 and i'm so so so for it!! vlogging through my gopro! :D

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Heck yeah! Happy travels Kerri-Anne!

[@laurawilcock7972]

Hey Lindsay, I was thinking of going travelling in the near future and documenting all of it. Did filming ever become not fun or so annoying that you stopped? Love your vids

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Because I only shot with a GoPro it never really got annoying. When ever I got tired of it, I took a break until it became fun again :)

[@thekennethbryan]

This is why I really prefer listening/watching female solo travelers sometimes because if they can do it so can I.

[@stevedelahunty3859]

Travelling solo for 7 weeks now in Europe. My biggest fear is eating alone in a restaurant. That sucks

[@Jen_nifer99]

I plan on traveling solo by train for the first time and my biggest fear is that I won't be able to find the right tracks that I have to be on and catch the right train lol

[@lucyatkinson315]

This is great!!!! Thank u

[@Calebkingsb]

thanks for the info and inspiration

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Happy to help, thanks Caleb!

[@justmeandmy]

Came for advice how to get over solo travel fears. Now I fear to leave my house. 😆

[@beastman.330]

Thank you very much.

[@chrishancock9781]

Such a great video

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Thanks Chris!

[@blackbat121]

I’m scared to go out alone in my own city let alone going outside my country 🫠

[@cherrygloombae]

Im kinda scared because tomorrow im flying somewhere with my school, and If I die its not like my whole family will, im the only one. They would have to mourn my death.

[@kats5269]

Fear cuts deeper than swords :p

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Or machetes depending ;)

[@rockwellwebb8586]

My fear is traveling back home alone on a plane(I’m a minor)

[@thisuseristaken9837]

Heyy I have the same problem too, do you still have the fear? I need some advice :(

[@alexdub1985]

Doesn't it feel a bit lonely to travel alone ? I've been travelling with friends in Asia and I can't picture myself doing this alone and not sharing anything ... it kind of makes me sad ..?

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

e.lxe. Hm, I LOVED traveling alone. I loved waking up every day and deciding right then and there what I wanted to do for the day without having to consult with a travel buddy. I loved meeting new people and traveling with them for a bit, sharing fun experiences and then parting ways (and starting the process again.) I really really loved getting to know about myself more and about places and learning how exactly I’d like to spend my time when there wasn’t anyone to think about other than myself. I do like traveling with people sometimes and some places but usually, I prefer to travel on my own. Maybe it’s how you look at it and how much independence you crave when you travel - I don’t think either is better or worse, just different personality choices maybe :)

[@joelponce3747]

Hey Lindsay I was wondering what is your tip about using your money while traveling abroad. Cash, debit or credit cards? Thanks.

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Hi Joel! I have a whole video about money and travel here kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipqloKl5jtyGbJY

[@joelponce3747]

oh awesome! Sorry to bug you with another question, Ill be traveling to central europe next month for a month solo. Any books that you recommend to solo travelers? Thanks so much Lindsay!

[@ikramhalim10]

Can you advise me on how you manage your money and go travel

[@jaydeng.8691]

I want to do a student exchange program and my parents are all for and trying to push me to do it (there is a program where if they host a family, I can go with a host family for free in another country) but I am just to scared. It probably wont happen for another year or so if at all, but I'm mostly terrified of traveling alone on a plane and going through airport security alone at the age of 14-15. Any tips?

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Hi Jayden, is it the flight that scares you most? Have you flown much with friends or family? The more you do it the less scary it can be. Are you more afraid of flying or traveling? Maybe try to take short domestic flights with family or friends and take weekend trips until you feel more comfortable. Then when you take the big flight to your exchange program, it won't seem so new :)

[@TheRealtorZach]

Number 1!

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Woooot! :)

[@meganelizabeth2184]

How do you find things to do when you are travelling. Like when I go to a new place I don't know where to go.

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Here you go :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHbXioyQhLpgm5I Happy travels!

[@traumatrillionsnulife]

your awesome! were you at? im going to thailand soon, & doing awesome things! & traveling i can't get enough!! maybe ill meet u on the way!;) hah i prob. will;) see ya!

[@ijahvee8732]

i’m not scared to go i’m scared to book, which is weird 😩

[@dimitrisgonatas2264]

What I'm afraid is that I'm going to be robed and unable to fly back 😂

[@abip669]

I'm not afraid of robbing etc my only fear is I'll b bored out of my mind because I'll be lonely

[@bryand6051]

Staying in hostels is a good way to make friends with other single travelers in the same boat.

[@hence7410]

My fear in traveling solo 1. Run out of money in a country 2. Might be killer, raped, or kidnapped 3. Ghost in a hotel. Lol

[@theultimatereductionist7592]

Simple: stay home.

[@MatthewLPU]

this tune is killing me

[@ImScottJones]

Come to Ireland :)

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

I've been but I'm definitely long overdue for another trip for a pint or two ;)

[@ImScottJones]

Yeah come :) here is a pic i toom with my drone :p _lh3.googleusercontent.com/VOaTcsOSdnrfqGepOXDdFj3Kf_-aBtETfBlAZoX1xe5IteZ6_oW1aiX_5LytiXU70ou-YpNQTQ_

[@juddbrady1825]

Also learn jujitsu

[@criskity]

That's a huntsman spider (Heteropoda venatoria). People like them because they eat cockroaches!

[@lindsaymccormick9607]

Haha, would have been good to know that then ;) I didn't mind him, we were staying in the jungle so it was really his home anyway ;)

[@srikanthreddy6626]

That bgm sucks

[@jameshodgson9875]

Meant to be going Thailand for 4 weeks never been before and never solo travelled. Struggled with seizures and worry if I have one out there that’s probably my biggest fear tbh! So abit scared to go but really want to travel and have put it off for 10 years because of the seizures. 🫣