what you NEED TO KNOW about SOLO TRAVEL
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My reason for traveling solo: I have no friends
Ahh Diana, I know how you feel. I have a few close friends but they can't get time off work and university so I have to travel solo, but it's alright, how do you feel?
@@rain-yg6lt same
haha same, I'm glad I'm not the only billy no mates lol.
@@Huntermoody it's not a huge issue, you can meet friendly people in most places and make new friends.
Same.
Girl you are giving me the confidence to start traveling alone! Sick of waiting on other people...
me too!! it's so hard to plan anything with friends.. are you going to do it?
Travelling solo is great, it gives you so much freedom! And if you've never done it before maybe choose somewhere you feel more comfortable going. I started off going to English speaking places so I knew I'd be able to chat to people easily.
tell me about it
Girl just go ! I was scared to travel alone , i wanted to travel sooo bad but i got just sick of waiting on the other so i did it !
Life is short , please do it ! ♥️
I didn't want to wait for friends anymore so I went with a group called www.freeandeasytraveller. Oh my, this was awesome! I'm already planning my next trip with them!! After I went on the trip with them, I became a rep so if you book with them, use code EXPLOREMORE and you will get a discount! You won't regret it! :D Don't wait on people, do what you want to do.
Perfect timing. Only 18 and just booked a 6 week trip to Europe by myself!
Wow Holly thats so exciting.
Have Fun! It'll be one of the greatest experiences of your life! I backpacked Europe when I was 18 years old too. I'm 34 years old now and I still do it once a year. Happy Wandering
+Aaron Garcia 👍👍
Holly Antoinette how much did you spend in total???
Holly Antoinette how was it?
Attention to all female solo travelers: check out the "Girls LOVE travel" Facebook group :) there are heaps of members and you can easily post something like "Who wants to meet in Rome tonight!?" and find multiple ladies who are there at the same time as you!
MLB #glt My favorite FB page!!! Everyone is awesome and super helpful!!!
Tootsie-rollingstone Travels
Amazing, Thankyou!!
Thanks for sharing a tip MLB.
Do they have a Instagram or TH-cam channel? I don’t have Fb.
I am a solo traveler. No one wants to put that much money on a trip or to take many days off work to travel. So I do it by myself! and people always look at me like I am crazy, like traveling is something you don't do on your own, but I did my biggest trips by myself and I'm happy I did them!
I am in your shoes as well, people just don't see or understand the joy of travelling. Fools.
Where did you go? I’m going to take my first trip solo and my friends looked at me like, “are you serious?”
That's so awesome. I'm the same. I've been travelling a lot for the last decade. A lot of the trips are solo trips, but they are so amazing. Many of people I know do think that why are you going by yourself. I don't understand how amazing it is. You learn so much about yourself & meet so many amazing people 💛
Poo-ing when you want to is an underrated glory
Yes...
Yesss!!!
Solo travel is the best way to travel. ;)
cindybin2001 same! I still want to try it tho
Andrea Volpini True!! (: Do what you want to do & meet new people from different parts of the world.. I love it!!! :D ♡♡♡
I imagine it would be fun. Never actually tried it, except for taking the train alone to meet family members or go out alone from my own hometown to eat on restaurants or just go for a walk. But those doesn't quite count if you compare it to travel to another country. I think my biggest issue would be practical things like booking of hotels and plane flights and similar
Andrea Volpini you're cute
Great guide for solo travellers because they have to face many issues like budget, planning and accommodation etc you have to do it all by yourself that’s why they say "Travelling helps you to identify yourself". At my last tour to London the first problem was to take comfortable transfer to you hotel in economical rates so I found discount coupons and booked a taxi in London with Waterloocars.co.uk which is offering really good discounts. So I managed everything by finding coupons or discount offers
I'm travelling solo around spain right now and one thing that I've found super helpful was reaching out to friends of friends that are in the area even if I don't know them it's nice to see a friendly face and have a plan to meet with someone!
+amy ewert great tip! I do that as well quite often :)
omg I'm in Barcelona, I'm from America stuck here , I lost my credit card
if you would like to meet up let me know
what is a hostel
you could google it... or: www.hostelworld.com/
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looks like you were in tobago
Sure
I recently went to Montreal for my 25th birthday by myself! I stayed a small hotel and ate crazy amounts of food, tried poutine for the first time and met a few locals! I went out every night and spent 2 hours in a used bookstore on my birthday!
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So true. How long did you travel for all together
Mam i m frm ladakh .i m interested in travel but economical problem i can't travel far .
If u are welling to donate some amount for travel or offer for travelling with u .I feel happy and i will ne great kind ful to u.
TRAVEL 4 FUN where’s that?
@@nathanelman1 Any where.
I like what you're saying, but the problem is my Mama will then ask me "who are you traveling with?" and when I say no one, she'll be worried for me like checking on me every minute.
G Dumaguing Omg I love your videos,!!,
G Dumaguing OMG MEEEEEEEEEE i feel ya 🤙🏼
Like Nadine said leave information of where your staying and talk to them here and there so they can know your ok.
Lol SAME
I love how direct she is, she just starts the video right on the subject, makes me think my time has not been wasted.
I'm used to traveling with my mother. We have been to 12 countries together. She passed away recently and nobody I know can afford to travel with me or they have obligations. I can and don't. I am planning my first solo trip since the first time I went to Europe for a study abroad program. That was 23 years ago when I didn't know anything. Now I know the world a lot better and am a confident and flexible traveler. But it is still a little scary. Thanks for these tips. They make me feel a great deal more confident about this.
Condolences on the loss of your mother. How was the trip?
Wow I’m sorry to hear that
Traveling alone gives you a lot of confidence when you return at home
I'm 17 years old and I will be taking my first trip this October when I turn 18. I've been waiting for this trip for years. I'll living in a hostel in Iceland and working there for two months and having the time of my life. I'm super excited and nervous. I will record and share my experience. I wish I could buy your vlog course but I need the all the money for my trip, I'll definitely buy it when I come back though ;) Thank you so much for inspiring me to travel Nadine :)
+Deep Im so excited for you. At 18 this will be a great experience. Iceland won't disappoint and its so cool that you're going for it and living out your dream. -Ash
thanks man, I'm super excited too ;)
That's so cool! I'm moving to Iceland on Monday :)
Wow that's so cool! Where are you currently? And is there any reason you choose Iceland?
Wow that's awesome..I'm obsessed with Iceland and have been for about 2 years now. It is such a beautiful place and if I could go anywhere in the world, I think I would choose to go there. Im looking forward to following your experience..sounds amazing! And +Sally-Ann Cope that is so cool, will you be sharing your experience as well? I'd love to follow it. X
“Sometime you want to travel with other people but nobody really wants travel with you” haha so sad but it’s true! 😂
I love young people the generation of WHY NOT. Why not travel solo and do what you want to do!
I am 60yo I am learning from young generation and travel solo, sleep in the backpackers and loving it.
Thanks Nadie.
I love solo travel. I always find it funny though, how other people who have never solo traveled say things like "you went by yourself" in a poor you tone of voice or when people say "omg you're so brave" These people mean well, but I think it's one of those situations where even though you've explained why you do it and the advantages, they wouldn't really understand until they've done it themselves haha.
Iran is an awesome country for solo travelers ,so try to travel to Iran
TaurusTrio I want to do a solo 1 week trip to tokyo and i'm usually better on my own but i can get overwhelmed easily but it i also like to be around people if ya get what I mean
TaurusTrio lol.. this is how people react to me when I tell them about my solo travels.. or like "OMG don't you have any friends?!" A lot of people can't seem to wrap their minds around it.
Currently taking my second solo trip! I'm spending the next four months (maybe more) traveling South & Central America solo. I love going at my own pace, on my own schedule, when I want. It's the best feeling.
Omg!! I really want to do something like this too. Will you be vlogging?
Me too but will it be dangerous?
+Karmin Marie that's what I'm most worried about or else I'm sick of waiting for people to have money or be able to take time off work to go with me :(
How was your trip? Which place did you like the most?
How did it go?! Were there any safety issues?
YES! I'M READY! :-D
Omg I love your vibe
Make me your partner😉
How was your solo travelling?
Solo traveling is one of the most interesting and unique experiences, especially because of the freedom. Fell in love with it when I spent a week in Iceland this summer.
The first solo travel I did was to England for study abroad for six months. It. Changed. My. Life. I was not the only international student, so I made friends and a sort of "family" with the other foreigners, and I shed so much of my old self that I began to genuinely like myself for who I was, not just how others saw me. I became resourceful, more independent, learned how to comfort myself or who to reach out to when seeking comfort. And I went to school meanwhile! What an adventure!
Nadine I love this video so much! Thank you for posting it! I’m taking a 3 week trip to the Philippines to build homes and it’s my first time ever travelling especially alone! You’ve boosted my confidence so much with this video! Thank you!
Organized tour groups is great advice. They are so much fun and a great way to make awesome friends that you may be able to stay with when you continue to travel. Wonderful video.
Yes contiki, g adventures, intrepid being the ones I would recommend :)
yea except they can be very expensive
+QueenAurora'sBooks You're right they can be a bit pricey it would take a bit of saving and planning. The cheaper option as Nadine mentioned would be to meet people at your hostel and or meet people through couch surfing to do day trips or travel with. Couch surfing events and forums have been amazing for me to find great people to travel with. -Ash
The Way Away r hostels and couch surfing safe? i want to try them but I'm a little scared.
QueenAurora'sBooks If you pay attention to reviews and read the full profile of the couch surfing host I believe its safe. You just have to be smart about when picking CS hosts or hostels.
"You poo when you want to!" hahaha love it 💙
Excellent video. My first solo travel was for several months around Europe, and I ran into most of these situations. I made a ton of friends and am getting geared up for another solo travel!
Dear Nadine, you're one of my favorite TH-camrs ever! I absolutely love travel video's, and yours are just so amazing💗 also your tips are really handy! Keep up the good work! Love ❤️
+bylieke thank you lovely!!
Oh my gosh I'm watching this as I'm getting ready for my family to take me to the airport for my first solo travel trip! Off to Berlin!
Solo traveling is absolutely the BEST. been doing it for 3 years. LOVE IT !!!
Great advice. I love traveling solo and am looking to do it again soon. This is a nice refresher course on how to go solo. Thanks!
I will probably die one of these days. Some days I wake up in my hostel, and Thank God I am still alive. But then again, I probably have had experiences people don´t have their whole lives and I would´t change it for the world. I envy men, its easier in a lot of ways.
Aldora LaPlume I see where you're going girl... I don't know much about your experiences or whatsoever but unless you feel like you're trapped in the wrong body, you should NOT envy men, or anyone. On the contrary, embrace yourself, embrace your feminity. Of course, it comes with its ups and downs (so does masculinity though) but you're not responsible for anything that has happened/not happened/would happens/will happens to you. Nothing to do with you or being a girl. The society (some people in it, actually) is wrong, not you. I can see you believe in God, stop envying men and start praying for these bad things in the world to end someday. Keep it up guuurl, have a nice day!
Aldora LaPlume If it males you feel any better, I worry about dying in a hostel too... Damn you Eli Roth!
Ian Byrne
lmao!!!
+LE REDDIT COMMANDER I wish I got stuff for free. I can't even slide on five cents at the grocery store. Maybe I need to learn to bat my eyelashes more.
I'm travelling solo to Bali, Gili islands and Lombok next week, and I'm currently sitting on the floor packing my bag haha great timing with the video! :)
this is great! I've done 3 solo trips to England, I'm mentally and physically preparing for my retirement in a couple of years. Then I plan to spend the rest of my life as a solo traveler!! so thank you for all this info!
awww i absolutely love this video.
I started travelling solo when I was 17, but generally found myself surrounded by friends and brief travel companions. I remember when I first hitch-hiked myself I was slightly nervous on a rare occasion but listening to my intuition never led me astray. gotta have that confidence in yourself yes!
That's amazing. Yes definitely listen to your inner voice. It's so important 💛
The first time I traveled solo I met some people I became friends with in Seattle. Since the. Everywhere I have been I have introduced myself to people in my hostel room or hostel main room and have made amazing friends, some which I traveled with that day, some I traveled days with and some I met with years later and traveled again with. Meet such amazing people traveling solo!
I think you are right. We never got lonely. We always met people where ever we went! My advice if you want to meet more people. Don't act like you are a professional - off the beaten track - I have seen everything - to school for cool backpacker. Just be normal, talk about your experience, but don't act like you know so much better. If you do so, you will meet too many people to handle ;)
This inspires me even more to travel. Thanks!!
Hey Nadine!
I appreciate you adding the parts about being confident and also problem-solving. I feel a lot of people do overthink certain things while contemplating solo travel. Those pieces of advice are simple, but it also shows that wherever you are in the world, we are all still the same--human. A different time zone doesn't necessarily mean you have to change everything you'd normally do! Thank you for the great videos, and safe travels!
Nice one Nayders!
vagabrothers it s funny cuz i was watching one of your vids and I ended up here in jer channel thanks for all the great videos and for showing me this channel (indirectly) love from Morocco ✌🏻
I have dreaded solo travelling for a long time. I thought that I always needed to have someone with me for it to count. And then on 2 separate occasions for a local day trip I was stood up by my friends last minute (they had valid reason but still) and since I had everything planned I just went on my own. And it was a little scary and confusing not being able to discussed anything with anyone but I enjoyed myself a lot. So when few months ago it turned out that no one can go to Rome with me, I just went by myself and I loved it. It was more expensive as I am an extreme introvert and needed a place on my own but it gave me so much comfort that I want to keep doing that from now on. No one could complain that I am not doing enough or where I am eating. I am going to Budapest soon on a solo trip and I am excited about it.
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Have you found any problems being a solo female traveler ?
I'm traveling to Hawaii in January for 6 weeks alone. So excited!
so exciting you have to do a hotel
Lame.
That's awesome. I hope you had an amazing trip. 💛
@@MissPetiteRu I definitely did, thank you!
That's awesome. What was your favourite part of your trip? I can't wait to go back to Hawaii as well.
i travel solo a lot and i love it. agree with all your points. I mainly stay in Bed and Breakfasts in hostels instead though, i feel safer in B&B but still get the companionship and meeting local families. I do a lot of research about the country I'm going to before I fly off, so I know about the driving laws and norms (if i'm driving), social norms, etc etc. Makes me feel more confident when I meet different situations on my travels. I'm heading to Ireland by myself in 8 weeks. so excited!
That's awesome! 💛 How was Ireland?
@@MissPetiteRu it was amazing. The views there are stunning, especially the cliffs. People are wonderful and friendly. And food is amazing. I plan to go back there again sometime soon.
@@Alverya Awe that sounds amazing! I'm so glad you had a great time. I have yet to go to Ireland, but it sounds awesome. I can't wait to be able to travel again & go back to Japan 💛😉
My first time traveling alone was also my time traveling and i make a lot of mistake. Especially when you have an anxiety you scared to go some places where there not a lot of people . Thanks for the tips.
Great vlog! I'm early on in my 'solo travelling career' - but I'm having the most AMAZING time of my life xx
I just came back from a solo travel. So true with being extra cautious about packing when traveling solo! But honestly I had the BEST time ever solo traveling! So glad I was able to vlog the entire trip!
You always give really good travel advice!
Awesome video, Nadine! I love traveling alone
See the Rocky Mountains and wild rivers of Iran in my facebook page : facebook.com/bab.rainy1
I was in many remote places in Iran ,India and Nepal
I love solo travelling too. It's amazing! You learn so much about yourself & meet so many awesome people along the way 💛👍
Gonna be doing my first solo travel to London next week. Glad I watched this. I'm ready Nadine!
don't forget to ride the red buses. metro is faster, but you miss seeing the neighborhood. have fun :)
Just got back from my first solo trip - already addicted! Keep up the great work and hopefully we cross paths one day on our travels xx
I can't wait to solo travel again after the pandemic. Where do you want to go next?
My first solo travel was last summer to Amsterdam for a few days. I just wanted to test the whole thing. It was awesome! But this year I'm going on a big trip and much farther away to NZ & South East Asia. I'm very excited :)
How was your trip to NZ?
Great advice! I'm currently in the middle of a 9 month solo adventure in the UK/Europe including a working holiday, backpacking, and a group tour so this was super helpful.
+My Little Life Im traveling Europe right now as well. Were are you? Maybe we can meet up:) -Ash
I'm working just outside London right now - probably be here for another couple of months and then go all round the UK after that. Would love to meet a fellow traveller if you're ever in London! Hope the travels are going well :) -Jess
My Little Life We were in London in June and will soon be off the Switzerland and France. I wish you all the best.:) Take a look at my vlog if you'd like:)
Love your video!! I've traveled solo once for a month in Brazil, now planning a solo trip to Philippins and Japon, and then going for a year in a working holiday visa to Australia. Worry but ready!
OMG I did a working holiday in Australia too. How was it for you?
I love traveling by myself. It’s my escape from the hustle and bustle and people from the city. I enjoy traveling alone very much.
Can you discuss how much it's costing you with overseas phones bills and things like that? Thank you for your videos because they are very informative.
I love the video Nadine, but I disagree with the hostels. best is to be alone, it will force you to connect and communicate and make friends with the actual locals. in a hostel you will make travel friends and often stick with the group, which limits your local interactions. if you go solo, go hardcore!
I'm so glad that I came across your channel, you're so incredibly informative! Nd you have such good energy, I can't wait to take my first solo trip x
Yay!💛 I love solo travelling. Where do you want to go to?
So glad I found your channel!! I just took my first solo trip this past
week, and I'm already binging your videos for tips about other trips in
the future! I've been itching to become a traveler for a while and would
find little ways to get away after work, but at the end of July I
decided to just take the plunge, quit my job, and spend at LEAST a month
traveling! It's scary, but I've never been happier!
Same, so same. I barely travelled with people because of sheduling and money. Damn the freedom you miss when suddenly you're with a group of people you don't like.
This half made me never want to travel solo, but I think the time will come and that it'll be a great experience! Thanks Nadine. :)
Traveling Solo (Backpacking) is one of the greatest experiences of my life. You learn more about yourself, and it pushes you to meet new people. I love it!
+Aaron Garcia love it Aaron
Jordan Pike You'll also make good friends for life. I have friends in London, Paris, Amsterdam, Rome, and Sydney. I met them all while traveling alone. Now when I ever want to visit these places again I have a place to stay. Happy travels
Aaron Garcia That's so wild man. I can't wait to do the same! I'm leaving for SE Asia in a couple weeks for 3 months. Should be wild! My buddy is coming with though. :)
Jordan Pike come to Singapore :)
Planning my first solo travel around Europe for December/Jan. Your channel is amazing and is helping me so much. Thank you for great content :)
I've never done it, but i almost feel like I would prefer traveling solo!
I'm leaving for 8 months in 2 weeks for a solo travel. I can't wait:)
I'm a solo traveler too! Pampering and travelling is the only gift you can give to yourself.Experiences, meeting new friends, seeing new places are the key factor to build strong foundation by opening your world to another world!
Dear Nadine- I am planning my first solo-travel trip to Southeast Asia for this January. I am so excited. I appreciate all the tips and advice that you give on your channel and I feel that I will be more prepared because it.
i love solo travelling because i love making my family salty by sending them photos and videos of me aboard LOL
You’re one of the reasons I travel by myself!
Enjoy !
That's awesome! What were some of your favourite trips?
I am doing my first solo trip to Tunisia and Spain next month and couldn't be more excited! Couch surfing is a great way to meet new people and to get good advice on things to do, good places to eat, etc. You don't even have to stay with someone, you can just create a listing with your dates of travel and state that you are interested in hanging out.
Love your stuff Nadine! Solo travelled to Netherlands last 2 weeks. At first it was nerve racking but once my confidence got up I really enjoyed myself! Met so many new friends and the flexibility of going where I want to go when was awesome!
I wasn't even nervous on my first solo trip to Vietnam haha. Now I'm nervous for my solo trip to the Philippines!
Showing this to my father so he finally understands that if I travel alone I won’t die right after stepping my foot off the plane
😂😂😂
Totally. It's about being smart about travelling on your own. 😉💛👍
Thanks for the great tips Nadine. I've done lots of solo travelling and really enjoy it. I find it's nice to be able to do what I want when I want to do it.
I'm currently solo traveling and vlogging through Europe. Great tips Nadine, confidence and blending are definitely a must.
you should do a video on how you find hostels online!
wtf u are living in stonegae
I tried googling hostels. I can't believe it worked! I should make a video about it.
yeah, im afraid of people stealing my stuff at a hostel. I'd rather pay for a hotel room than losing my stuff. Not worth the headache
HOSTELWORLD(DOT)COM DUH
briancruze_usa you usually get lockers for your stuff, at least in Europe
But what if you like taking long distance buses in crazy countries? lol. Good on all those points. =D
I'm from Australia and currently in Budapest travelling solo around Europe (starts in Italy, ends in Greece) for 5 weeks. This is my first big solo trip ever and I'm enjoying it so much. So far so good. Anyways, thanks for your positive vibe, Nadine! LOVE this video! Cheers.
Thank you! I've done solo short trips but I'm leaving to Oz for a year by myself and this is the perfect pep talk :)
currently on my first solo trip :D
Thanks for another great video. I am about to go on a 2-month long solo backpacking trip through 6-8 European countries and I have loved your travel tips so far.
You might have already covered it in a video before but do you find buying a sim card in Europe to be the best/cheapest way to have internet/calling while traveling?
+Zack W it depends what country you are coming from and what cell phone travel plans u have :)
jealy! lol have fun and be safe!
Hey Nadine I live in the US and will be traveling to Ireland-Scotland-England-Netherlands-Germany-Czech Republic-Switzerland-Italy. At least that is the plan, cool people or budget constraints will have the final say.
Courtney Thomas Thanks! I have been saving up for a few years and picked up a frequent flyer mile credit card last year. So my flights there and back will total less than $200.
I am using it as kind of a reset button. Quitting my job, travel for a few months then moving to a new city and seeing where that leaves me.
+Zack W I did something very similar and am excited that you're planning this trip of a lifetime.
Saving for a few years and planning shows commitment and drive. Well done and I know you'll have an amazing trip. I wish you all the best and keep sharing and inspiring others to live out their dreams even though it mean setting a reset button. Its not easy but is well worth it in my opinion. -Ash
Thank you for this video!travelling solo next month in europe,this helped alot
wow these are great tips! I always wanted to travel solo but was nervous, but this video helps alot
Yes, I'm planning to visit South Korea for 4 days then head to the Philippines for 3 days to meet a friend. I'm just focus on the language right now, so that I'll be able to read/speak in case i get lost.
Montavious Jenkins omg Montavious hiiii ❤️
Am jumping in the deep end next year and heading off to South America for my first solo trip- cannot wait!
South America is on my list of places. I wish I could have gone to the olympics this year and I have always dreamed of seeing the amazon rain forest.
go to colombia!!! do not miss it!
My first solo travel to to Hawaii and I stay Hawaii for two month and best time in my life and change me a lot
Solo travel is an opportunity to discover yourself as you discover the world; there is no need to compromise. I loved all the tips you shared, thanks!
I disagree about the lodging. I can't say I have ever been lonely in a hotel room and Airbnb. I prefer my space. Also a lot of Airbnb hosts can be very welcoming and make themselves at least one part of your stay.
i agree! : )
I travelled solo on a rocketship to mars,nobody knew.
hahaha
Me too😂
I love this vid, Nadine ... love most of your vids! Nothing against hostels, just not for me. I'm all for B&Bs, though -- just not on every trip I take. I've chosen a B&B for very long-duration trips, although finances played more a role there than wanting to meet up with everyone at brekkie and supper. As a solo traveler, however, I discover more about myself and the culture(s) in the destination that I'm touring when I'm staying in a private room in a hotel. Solo-traveling always yields unpredictably positive results that, during the trip and after arriving home, improve other areas of my life -- from my job to relationships with friends and family to general problem-solving. I've been solo-traveling for decades now, and I've learned to take more (positive) risks in life. Thanks, Nadine!
I love travelling solo! Planning and booking is easier, and I feel relaxed and free when I get there. Never have I felt lonely when travelling solo.
Hostels are probably the easiest place in the world to meet people. Worth at least staying in a few if you're solo traveling.
Nadine, stuck in Canada? I know a lot of people are appreciating your travel trips, but a travel vlog would be nice. I may be wrong but I don't think you have done an in depth travel vlog on Whistler. You only need a few dollars for gas to get there to this very attractive both summer and winter resort. Just a thought.
+derekcolman hi Derek, I just did 3 travel videos, 2 in depth. Montreal was a solid one. In the fall there will be more travels and those are taking time to place and organize. but till now it's just tips and advice. I don't actually live near whistler any more, and I'm very much appreciating the time off from travel since my fall will be busy. Plus a lot of people enjoy the tips. Thanks for your feedback!
Yes, I watched them. I know your tips are well appreciated because I read the comments. it's great that you inspire more young people to travel by giving them the benefit of your experience. Sorry, I just thought you might be looking for something to do while in between trips. I live in a very popular holiday area but we locals kind of take the attractions for granted and don't bother much with them, so I just wondered if you did the same with Whistler. This was actually a very good video because lack of confidence and over confidence are important.
I have done solo trips before and am also doing now, the reasons are sometimes not just to travel and I get what you're saying Nadine. Thanks for sharing your experiences and perspectives! ✨♥✨
About to embark on my first solo journey to Japan and Vietnam starting in October, so thank you for making this video! I'm super excited but I won't deny, everything you highlighted are concerns of mine
Only issue, how do you know these random people In a hostel are safe to be around. I'd like to believe in human kind ... But...
Amelia Snape agreed. It's hard to trust people.
That is why you bring a lock for your back :) It's what I did when I travelled 3 weeks through Europe. Most of the times I didn't even need it.
i hate to wake up middle of night finding that a stranger is spooning me "shhhh just let it happen"
There are all female rooms in many hostels, I stayed with three female strangers and felt safe. We each had a room card as well, but some hostels don’t have a room card, I suggest doing research about your hostels first.
Honestly just face your fear and you'll realize that it can all be you just overthinking it. Most people in hostels are budget Travellers to, who are just as afraid as you and want to meet travelers to go on trips not to harm
Which destination do you recommend for a first solo travel?
I think a great start is Thailand and all SE Asia! I have just got back home from there! Very easy! :)
+Onmytree For a first time traveler I would suggest New Zealand but it can be a bit pricey. For a lower cost place Thailand is stunning and affordable. -Ash
I’d suggest somewhere where you know the language, or most of the locals know your language, I feel instantly safer that way
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I want to start traveling but no one else can afford to yet in my group so thank you for the confidence boost to traveling alone!
Thank you so much Nadine. I'm doing my first solo travel for 3 weeks in Vietnam and it was very inspiring to listen to you :)
LOL we made the same video this week but yours is a lot more detailed 🙌