Hey, over the next coming weeks I’d like to do something a little bit different. I thought it would be fun to ask people what they wanted to learn about. If you could take just 5 minutes and tell me what is the single biggest challenge that you’re struggling with in terms of solo travel …
Category Archives: Solo Travel
Why risk management is KEY when solo traveling
Solo travel is, without a doubt, a risky activity. I wouldn’t say it’s extremely risky, but it does have its risks. So when it comes to staying safe while traveling solo, I think it’s very important to have a “risk management” approach or risk management mindset. The definition of risk management (according to Wikipedia) is: …
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Is it normal to be afraid of solo travel? And what to do?
In my last posts, I have given you some recommendations to deal with the fear of solo travel. Now, this is a process, and chances are, you will not be able to get rid of all the fear. But remember this: Courage is feeling the fear, but doing it anyway. Just know that having some …
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3 simple techniques to overcome the fear of solo travel
Here are some additional practical things you can do in terms of your mindset to overcome your fear of solo travel: • Meditation Meditation can also help you deal with fear, because it allows you to learn to be present and not be so overwhelmed by emotions all the time. • Exercise Exercise helps a …
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The secret to being at peace during your next solo trip
Here I will tell you how you can do to be in almost complete peace before, during and after your trip. We are already becoming a little more practical, and being at peace is a very important issue, because you never know what could happen. Before you go on a trip, think that it might …
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How to solo travel without being carried away by fear
Here’s another brief but important secret on how to deal with the fear of solo travel. It’s about being rational. When we are afraid, we can be quite irrational, and especially when it comes to things we don’t know or haven’t done before (such as going on a solo trip, or visiting a new destination), …
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How spirituality helps you beat fear of solo travel
Here I continue with my recommendations on how to face the fear of solo travel. Second, and we’re still talking about fundamentals here, I think spirituality can be really important. If you are a spiritual person, connecting with that side of you should also help you deal with fear. In my case, I am a Christian, and this is not to …
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How purpose can help you beat the fear of solo travel
One of the fundamental things you can do to deal with the fear of solo travel is to focus on what the purpose of your trip is. Maybe you are traveling for personal reasons, maybe you are doing it for work or business. Perhaps you are doing a combination of both. Whatever it is, try …
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Why solo travel can be scary…
When it comes to being safe while solo traveling, one of the most important things you need to do is deal with your fear. Solo travel can be really scary, especially if you’ve never done it before. So, in my next posts we will discuss how to deal with the emotion of fear, so that …
How I Made My First Solo Trip (Part 3/3)
I continue with the third and final part of my personal story about how I got into this world of solo travel. Last time I was telling you how I went to spend a month and a half in Colombia, then broke up with my girlfriend at the time, and tried out this lifestyle in …