Solo travel begins before you leave. Research is important. Knowledge protects you from misinformation.
- Know your strengths and weakness
- Choose your destination carefully.
- Check your government’s travel site.
- Buy travel insurance before you go
- Register with your government.
- Schedule arrival during day light hours.
- Know how you will get to the first destination
- Study a map before you leave.
- Take special care of your documents
- Stay alert
- Don’t flash wealth
- Keep your belongings close
- Keep emergency cash hidden
- Get a credit card that doesn’t charge foreign transaction fees
- Use debit card wisely
- Basic apps for your phone: Flashlight, compass, Google Map, Weather, find your phone
