How to Travel SOLO
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ม.ค. 2020
- This is the first video of many to come about safety tips for Solo Female Travel! Let me know what topics you would like to hear more about in the comments.
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Who is planning on taking a solo trip this year?!
I wish ! Hopefully haha im not even 18 so i cant fly alone
You, I guess 😝
I'm going on a duo trip with a stranger in February instead
Going to Australia in April solo
I booked my first solo trip to Thailand and I’m so excited but nervous!!
Planning to do a lot of solo travel once I turn 17!
"The most important part of solo travel is learning how to have fun with yourself, and discovering how to be alone but not feel lonely."
yes!!!
Kelsen Zhang agreed...such a perfect statement 💖
That's a life lesson. If you feel lonely by yourself, your life is too boring to you.
@@swaggery That is correct.
"And then post it on TH-cam for maximum attention, thus trivializing the entire approach."
I’m actually on my first solo trip as an 18 year old girl right now! I’m enjoying it immensely and although I got scared/uncomfortable in some situations I’m totally fine and I think this is boosting my self esteem a lot! I think it’s such a valuable experience!!
That's so cool! I'm a 21-year-old female and I'm very interested in solo travelling, but a little nervous! Where are you travelling!!
I aspire to do that soon! I’m trying to plan a gap year trip in the fall after I finish college, but I don’t have anyone to travel with yet. I’m worried I’ll have to go solo, but I’m sure I can figure it out.
@@emilyackerman8763 I'm in the same boat! I'm graduating university this year and I want to travel within my gap-year (this summer or fall). but also nervous about solo travelling.
RoseDawn I’ve won an Interrail Ticket from
the EU (to my fellow european citizens that are 18 check out DiscoverEU!!!) and so im travelling trough a few countries by train. I started out in Switzerland (I’m from Germany), went to Innsbruck in Austria, then Ljubljana and Bohinj in Slovenia and now I’m currently in Bled, Slovenia. After this I’m going to Budapest and then Vienna I think, but I’m actually so spontaneous with this ticket it’s so cool!!
I’m 18 and I’m doing the same! I agree, traveling solo has really helped with my confidence so far. I’ve been on the road for 4 months now and every day I’m learning something new! Best of luck with your travels!
As a blonde, blue eyed, scandinavian 19 year old girl i am a little scared to travel solo to countries outside of Europe but im going solo to Japan, Tokyo in march-april! Seeing your videoes just inspire me to book more trips🌸
Annabel MU heyy i’m an 18 year old girl and i’m also solo traveling to tokyo japan in march-april!
Japan has to be one of the safest places to travel to, you're going to love it!
Oh pfft do not worry about being safe in Japan, Japan is SO safe for everyone even foreigners, people there legit sleep in public nobody robs them or nothing.
Japan is sooo safe and people are so friendly.
I went alone to tokyo too, time ago when i was 20 years old, ( im a female traveller ), japan its one of the most safest places in the world and i love it so bad, japan it was my best experience ever, i want to go again, have so much fun ! im jealous for yu
My advice:
1. If you're from the US and do a lot of international travel, get Google Fi or T-Mobile for your phone plan. Unlimited data/text in 210+ countries means you don't have to worry about getting a local SIM or finding local wifi. Besides the trouble it saves, I think always having a connection is much safer (for communication and for GPS).
2. Get a backpack that is carry-on size, it'll really decrease the chance of your bag being lost in transit. Her bag looks way over that size limit.
3. Offline Google maps is great, but can be annoying to download large areas (eg. an entire country). Also Google is bad with trails. While I use Google as my primary maps, I also have MAPS.ME which lets you download the entire country easily, has much better trail coverage (and when routing, shows you the altitude changes) and has offline routing for walking in all countries.
4. Unfortunately, sexism in many countries is a lot more than what Americans are used to. Depending on the country, if I was a woman, I would feel safer wearing loose comfortable pants, as opposed to tights or shorts. I don't like victim blaming, and women _should_ be free to wear whatever they want, but it's important to realize that not all other countries have the same values. In the end, you can only control your own actions that affect your safety.
Otherwise, I agree with all her other tips.
should do a packing tutorial
backpacking tutorial would be great!!!!!!
I am a master at that ;-)
Anton Boludo word?
@@aaronbauman1936 Yes, word ;-)
I would love to see a video on how you pack your backpack for a solo trip! I’m interested in how you do laundry and maximize your space.
Laundry service is offered by local people often. Nice to support their income. Or use the washing machine of the hostel. I travelled over 2 years. Europe it is most complicated to find something.
I've heard truck drivers wash their cloths while they take a shower
I’m so impressed by how you handled that situation. I would’ve been so paranoid my whole trip after that encounter
Do not be. In 2 years solo travellign i only got stolen of 1 bread.
Love this video Lexie! We had so much fun exploring Costa Rica with you! Thanks for the shout-out, we hope you come back soon. We have more adventures to go on!! Until next time.... PURA VIDA!! Jose and Jenna
Thank you for being so authentic with all of the slightly uncomfortable experiences you had along the way as a solo female traveler. It really puts it all into perspective for me as to what type of situations I might find myself in on a solo trip. The quality was amazing and I cannot wait for your next video as always!
You’re amazing! Thank you for including the real scenario of being approached and how to handle that! Looking forward to more practical adventure tips in the future!!
You are an inspiration. Traveling around the world would complete the meaning of my Life.
You are living almost everyone's dream to travel and meet different people. I envy you 😄.........for now your videos takes me to travel by watching only😊. Thank you for this........love from India 🥰😘
Congrats for the 100k subscribers! 🎉
And thanks for share you're experiences and tips, are so helpful for solo travelers. 🙌🏼
Super great video Lexie!!!!!!
OMG that’s scary with two men asking you to come to their house for “pictures “ if it was me I wouldn’t definitely been naive enough to go and take their “family pictures” thinking they don’t have easy access to cameras ... so glad you escaped them!
She recommend people to leave the place, but my native friend told me that it is safer to stay close to other people (perhaps even remain in place!) as they may follow as you leave.
No kidding...this girl is gonna get hurt oneday but she is too naive
Hi @Bisho Khan, I see your good intentions there 🥰 but know the difference discrimination and discretion. By ingnoring their advances you’re actually not discriminating but doing it with your discretion. We should not trust no one especially strangers but it’s doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be polite to them. These will hopefully keep you safe.
Perfect timing! I am currently planning my solo trip to Australia😍 already so excited
Just discovered your travel videos Lexie, your channel is so underrated! I’m planning on travelling the world next year and you’re a huge inspiration! Please keep the great videos coming 🙌🏻
Great tips! You just have to be smart when travelling and always trust yourself!!
That great that you caught that in film to show it happens but there are strategies to stay save! I loved specially the advice about knowing your truth and independence. I feel when people start owning that their entire mannerism and how they carry themselves changes which deter people with shady intentions to approach or continue. That’s just how i feel and act.
Those are some amazing tips! I've been on the road for three years now and use plenty of these often! Great video!
This past summer I travelled solo for the first time aged 20 in budapest for a week and it was one of the best things i ve ever done.I felt completely safe,i met so many new people at my hostel and it really boosted my confidence,it made me realise that i am smart and able to take care of myself,now i am planning my next solo trip ❤️
I LOVED THIS VIDEO! GREAT TIPS AS WELL. KEEP EM COMING! CANT WAIT TO SEE WHATS NEXT.
Thanks a lot for providing so many insights on how to SOLO travel , especially for ladies!!
Loved it!!
I would also request you to make another video with some important information as to what all things should be kept ready and handy prior to and during our journey!
This is such perfect timing! I’m planning on doing my first ever solo travel to walk the pilgrimage de Santiago de Compostela. I love your content so much! 😍 keep it up
You're going to love it! Did it last year and it was incredible!
Travelwithchris I’ve heard so many good things. Just a little scared of being on my own for such a long time!
Good luck with your first solo trip :) and stay safe and have fun
Travel With Mansoureh Thank you so much, I’m really hoping that it’s going to push me out of my comfort zone so I can go on to discover more of what’s out there! 😁
@@joshcox7205 I am from Santiago and one of the coolest things about living there has to be seeing people who met each other at some point during the pilgrimage find each other again at the end, in the city. People make strong connections during that time, I'm sure you won't have to be alone as much as you think! Good luck and enjoy :)
Hi Lexie! I’ve been doing solo travel for 11 years now... I’m originally from Hawaii now based in Santa Monica, California. I try to leave the county 2-3x a year for 2-4 weeks at a time. That’s the most I can be away from work and my 600 houseplants. I was lucky to go to Jordan, Lebanon and revisit Egypt this past February before the world shut down. I was in the Philippines in August 2019 and all over Egypt in January 2019.
I’m really enjoying your content! Very inspiring!
Can’t wait to travel again 🙏🏼
Aloha, Jewelyn ✈️
I'm obsessed with your videos, it's very educational and fun. You're amazing, Lexie. Thanks :)
Thank you Lexie these tips are super helpful especially for a young solo female traveler! I will definitely be using these during my travels!!
I love solo travel! Your videos are so fantastic. I really hope you keep travelling and sharing your wisdom ❤ Love from Canada
Same!
Not adventuring solo at night when solo traveling is a rule of mine as well. But I've always felt like I was being too cautious. Glad to see I'm not the only one who does it. Better be safe than sorry, eh? :)
safety first! :)
I'm a solo female traveler as well and would definitely love to hear more about your tips!
I went on a solo trip to Dubai in 2018 when I was 19! I had been there before with my family but I really missed it ever since. So I figured out that I could do it on my own!
I’m definitely going to do it again this year.
Great video, Lexie. I’m glad you’re able to travel safely around the world.
As a middle-aged male solo traveler, I usually don’t encounter the same problems that bedevil young solo female travellers (catcalls, creeps, etc.). Last year, I vacationed solo in Europe and met many female solo travellers. Solo traveling is fun!
This is so cool that you made this youtube channel so excited to see more!
Really waiting your video this week. Already browsed your channel more than 100times this week😤
I’m so excited for this video!!!
One of the best female solo traveller videos. I look forward to following along as I will be travelling in the next year. Take care!
Great video! Congratulations for the 100k !! Love your channel!
Hey thank you so much for doing this video!! I think coming from you any advice is super valuable as you are like the most experienced solo female traveller ever and I trust what you say as should others! I started to travel alone late summer 2019 and It felt so liberating. The only few uncomfortable situations i've been in and started seeing red flags is once i went to a restaurant in Europe and the waiter kept coming back to my table and asking personal things like oh how long are you staying here for are you alone or with somebody, have you been here before & constantly tooing and froing to my table and then he asked if i can meet him after his shift to which i looked dead into his face with a smile and said no sorry with 0 explanation lol!!! he was so embarrassed he got another person to get me my bill 😄 I hate when people are unprofessional and start crossing lines at work!!
Great tips, especially how you handled the two dudes that wanted to hire a videographer. Absolutely correct, you are under no moral obligation to do anything that raises your hackles. Scam artists try to take advantage of your altruism first, then your ego. If that doesn't work, then straight up deceit, and failing that, force.
You're a great source of inspiration ❤️🌼🌹
So much fun traveling solo! Awesome video, nice work. Thanks for sharing!
Amazing video! Love your stuff and I’m really inspired by it
"Learning how to have fun with yourself and discovering how to be alone but not being lonely" that was really helpful and a lesson well taught. Nice work Lexie👍👍💯
So cool! - I live in Mozambique and I'm inspired by your travels!
Loving your content. Thank you for sharing your aventures, you knowledge and your beauty with the world. If you ever come Back to Portugal let us know.
Oh my gosh Nicaragua is my home away from home! I’ve been there three times before the unrest started and it is a wonderful place!
So cool to see Nicaragua through this video. I love Costa Rica and Nicaragua! I’ve been to that same border crossing many times as well lol!
Wow this is so helpful. I never would've known some of these safety tips. Thank you. feeling more confident now :)
I LOVE your earrings in this video. And thank you for posting it 🧡
Excellent points!
At some point during my trip in South America I had to leave my friends in Huaraz, Peru, as I was sick and they were going to do a 8 day trek.
I decided to continue on my own and go visit Ecuador for a week, combining a trip to the Galapagos as well.
It was amazing. I have to tell you, the main reason I felt confident about doing it on my own was knowing the language. As I'm not a native Spanish speaker, but Italian, I knew how to handle myself and was able to communicate with everyone with no problem. I took three consecutive buses as they were 4 times cheaper than a flight, and it gave me a sence of independence and self-confidence in my abilities to take care of myself in a foreign country. It lasted in total two weeks until I finally rejoined my friend in Colombia.
Definately an important experience to have to boost up your travelling skills!
You're truly amazing, fearless and inspiring 🤗
I love your channel! You are so honnest about your content
this is a great video Lexie! My husband and I are 22 years old, living on a sailboat about to sail around the world. Maybe we will cross paths with you out there! Safe travels ~ x ~
Wow, you are brave, there's no way in the world I would do what you just did in this video, and compared to the other stuff you have done it is very tame. Amazing!
You are such a brave woman! I enjoyed watching this video. Thank you
Great video! Solo travel is the best!
9:30 Best advice I was ever given: "Bad things happen at night."
I loved your solo vlog Lexie. ❤️ You have inspired me to create vlogs out of my solo travel that I could in many cities in the world. I am also so excited to record further in my upcoming travels. Loads of love 💛 Niharika Rajnala
I'm not a female, but yeah, these tips were still particularly useful :p I think i'll start writting down the tips you give us in every videos in a little book. It could come handy when i'll start traveling!
Anyway, always loving the great content Lexie! :)
My husband is from Nicaragua, I'm actually here with my daughter now :D we love it here, and we film videos about Nicaragua.
this is actually useful advice ngl, most people are just like "avoid these places" and then they're done - like I want to know in more detail how to protect myself, like that tip you had in the taxi was what I'm looking for.
This is all so true! I've only travelled solo through Europe but I can't wait to explore new continents 🖤
Catarina Carvalho nice information.😀
I just came back from my first solo trip and first trip abroad. I only had Saturday and Sunday to explore Canada as much as I could so I used the Public transit system for the first time. got lost a lot, but the people were very helpful. I took lots of screenshots of the maps just in case. I even lost my phone!!! in the snow at night! On the first night, I got there and it was snowing a lot. Luckily someone found it and saw me looking like a crazy person looking for my phone, and gave it back. because I was limited on time I walked 13miles each day just to see as much as I could. My body hurts so much, but I made so many new friends and had such a wonderful time that the pain and problems I had along the trip were not such a big deal. Currently running on 2hrs of sleep because I had to go to work as soon as I got of my plane.
Were you in Toronto by any chance? Just wondering because we got a lot of snow this weekend. Also as someone who has lived in Toronto all my life I still get lost sometimes trying to use the TTC 😂
Alyssa Rizzotto yes I was! I loved it sooo much everyone was so nice, and am planning to go back in spring/summer time and hopefully I have more time to view more I really wanted to see the shoe museum, Niagara Falls and high park but the snow really slowed me down. And I’m from the south where we get little to no snow 😅 I was always checking my phone to make sure I was going the right way took me awhile to finally get the hang of it and now that I’m back home I miss the public transit I loved not having to drive or look for parking 🤣
I’m staying in a hostel in Costa Rica solo for a couple months soon and it is a scary thing! I’ve only ever solo travelled to Copenhagen which is literally one of the safest places in the world so don’t know how practiced I am, still excited though and this video gives me confidence so thank you! ❤
Love this video! I did a few solo travels, but it inspired me to do more of them :)
This is a really good video!! Thank you so much for sharing!
it’s cool to hear your tips! I’ve solo traveled to all 50 US states, 5 Canadian provinces, and 23 countries and in parallel have come up with similar tips as you :) However back in the day before cell phones I never updated someone by text, I just tried to bond with local people because especially in remote locations, friends and family thousands of miles away are useless anyway - mine, at least, unless you have friends and family in the travel or international relations fields, lucky you! I enroll my travels with the government and put the embassy on speed dial, bc those feel more useful to me than updating someone back home who might be sleeping anyway.
Soon to go on my first trip (anywhere, lol) to Bali. I'm going with two other girls but your videos have been a great help in getting me prepared!
Hi Lexie! Thank you so much for making these incredibly helpful informational videos! I was wondering if you might be able to make a video about how you coped with getting sick abroad - specifically about how you avoided getting sick from eating food abroad. Even when I go back from the United States to the country I was born in, Pakistan, I still find myself getting violently sick pretty frequently (vomiting/diarrhea/etc) from eating food there, especially outside food. During these moments, it’s usually pretty helpful for me to have family around, but I was wondering how you handle such moments as a solo female traveler? Thank you ♥️
Such a dope video, so much respect to you for being willing to still have an amazing time despite all the weirdos 😂🙌
Solo travel is THE BEST thing! I'm currently traveling solo in SOUTH AFRICA 🇿🇦🌶️
Nicaragua is awesome. Was there in 2013. I felt very safe there.
Loving the videos in Nicaragua!!! 💙
much love from Nicaragua!
we cant wait to sail there!
This is video makes me feel a lot safer, thank you xx
Such a fun video to watch, and also very informative!!
You are inspiring me to do the solo trips!! I really love your videos, please come to Porto this time 🇵🇹
I love that she wasn't scarred by life yet. Can see that in her eyes. If that can keep going she is gonna bring out 110% of this life
I love listening to you. What a calming voice lol.
Hi, I am newbie solo travel vlogger. Thank you for sharing this video.
You're so brave!! I would have probably overreacted if two men had approached me like it happened to you. I want to see more of these videos :)
I’ve been solo traveling through New Zealand and it’s an awesome experience!!! Lexie, more solo travel pleaseeeeee🙏🏻 love ur videos and inspiration ♥️ please please one about Costa Rica!! I’m planning to go there soon!
Hi
Hello! New to your channel and I’m loving it! Have you ever considered making a video of traveling must haves and or what I pack for a trip? As a fellow solo female traveler I’m always trying to slim down my packing and seeing what other travelers find useful. Thanks!
Solo traveling right now to mexico cancun.
Thank you for the advice of download offline map, almost forgot.
Hi Lexie! I’ve been doing solo travel for 11 years now... I’m originally from Hawaii now based in Santa Monica, California. I try to leave the county 2-3x a year for 2-4 weeks at a time. That’s the most I can be away from work and my 600 houseplants. I was lucky to go to Jordan, Lebanon and revisit Egypt this past February before the world shut down. I was in the Philippines in August 2019 and all over Egypt in January 2019.
I’m really enjoying your content! Very inspiring!
Aloha, Jewelyn ✈️
Thank you for sharing this! Really helpful xx
That's so good to hear! :)
This is some really great advice! 2:41
I love the editing of the thumbnail. It looks really attractive
I spent 9 months living in San Juan Del Sur, such a great town ❤️
Could you please do a video on how you stay healthy while traveling so frequently? Especially this time of year during flu season any tips are much needed!!
I really really really like this. I have so many places I want to go and so many things I want to do in life, but if I wait for people to come with me it will never happen. People say traveling alone is so lonely, but if you really want to see the world then sometimes you just might have to do this.
Congrats for 100k subs .just saw it's 101k🎂🔥
thats so fast! good for you Lexie!!
Awesome video! Ive never traveled but if i do, I'll definitely use these tips. Could you make a video of the hardest places it was to visit, and how you managed to get there?
Hi Lexi I'm happy that you are In Costa Rica right now, I hope you enjoyed my beautiful country and wish you good times in your trip to Nicaragua which is a beautiful country too!
That guitar track from the 'Last of Us! game at 7:52 got me even more into this cool vlog! :O
love you
that video was SUPER helpful. Would appreciate one about travelling with the new covid rules... Kind of feel uneasy about dorms now...
Great tips and beautiful video lovely Lexie!!! 👍❤
Thank you for your advice and common sense on travel
Safe travels, been out on the roads for 4-5 years myself :)
I've wanted to solo travel for years but I've always been too anxious to do it.. Thanks to you and the Yes Theory guys I'm starting to feel like I could manage it
I would love to see a video where you list the things you can not travel without. Every time I pack it's so stressful and I end up with random things in my bag I never use. Would be amazing to see what essential things you value for travel.