Solo travel
Book - 2024
A friendly resource to help you prepare for exciting domestic or international travel--on your own Solo Travel For Dummies teaches you how to plan the solo trip of a lifetime with must-know info, insider tricks, safety essentials, and more. Whether you're a seasoned jetsetter or nervous first timer, you'll learn everything you need to know. Choose your destination, plan a fulfilling itinerary, save money, and stay safe, no matter where in the world you may roam. As a solo traveler, you'll appreciate this book's specific tips on how to avoid loneliness, what to do if you get lost, and how to plan ahead so you can enjoy your trip. Tuck this portable Dummies travel guide into your backpack or suitcase, and you'll be re...ady for your once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Find expert travel tips for minimizing stress and maximizing enjoyment Learn how to plan the perfect solo itinerary for your goals Discover unique destinations and can't-miss cultural experiences Get expert tips on safety, budgeting, and so much more!Solo Travel For Dummies is for anyone who needs a trusted, comprehensive source of information as they prepare to travel independently.
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Hoboken :
For Dummies
[2024]
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Item Description
- Includes index.
- Physical Description
- 240 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
- ISBN
- 9781394218165
- Introduction
- About This Book
- Foolish Assumptions
- Icons Used in This Book
- Beyond the Book
- Where to Go from Here
- Chapter 1. Exploring the World as a SoS© Traveler
- The Pros and Cons of Going It Alone
- Why traveling alone may be the best decision you ever make
- Knowing it won't all be smooth sailing
- Why solo travel doesn't have to break the budget
- Things to consider when traveling independently
- Is it safe to go it atone?
- Choosing Your Destination
- Exploring new places
- Revisiting favorite destinations
- Encountering Others on Your Solo Journey
- Chapter 2. Preparing for Your Solo Adventure
- Where Should You Go - and When?
- Choosing the right destination
- Picking the best time to travel
- Keeping an eye on travel advisories
- Staying safe in strange places
- How to Find the Best Travel Deals
- How to get there on a budget
- Avoiding the dreaded single supplement
- Using public transport
- Choosing an Adventure Holiday for One
- Pull on your hiking boots
- Sailing into the wild blue yonder
- Pedal power
- Hitting the slopes on skis or snowboard
- Giddy-up! Horse-riding holidays
- Lending a hand by volunteering
- Running away
- Chapter 3. Managing the Logistics of Sol© Travel
- Preparing to Make Your Solo Adventure a Reality
- Doing your homework
- Checking health requirements
- Maximizing your travel rewards programs
- Up, up, and away-getting the most from airlines
- Making the most of transit time
- Being Prepared When Things Go Wrong
- Purchasing travel insurance for one
- Using your credit card for insurance coverage
- Making an emergency plan
- Handling health emergencies
- When Mother Nature decides to intervene
- Dealing with lost luggage
- Self-defense and street smarts
- Taking Steps to Reassure Your Loved Ones
- Chapter 4. You Cant Take It All with You: Packing
- Enjoying the Benefits of Packing Light
- Choosing the Right Luggage
- Packing the Essentials
- Packing with your destination in mind
- Reining in the urge to overpack
- Saving Space When You Pack
- Useful Items and Gadgets
- Chargers, adapters, and other tech gadgets
- Other helpful items and gadgets
- Chapter 5. Don't Leave Home Without Them: Money, ID, and Devices
- Going International? Passport and Visa Requirements
- Getting a passport
- Which visa is right for you?
- Coping with Customs and taxes
- Choosing Credit, Cash, or a Combination
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- Prepaid travel money cards
- Cash
- Whatever happened to travelers checks?
- Keeping in Touch with Home
- Setting up your phone and other devices
- Finding internet access anywhere
- Facebook (and other forums) can be your friend
- The pitfalls of social media
- Avoiding Scams
- Cheap airline ticket scams
- Visa scams
- Carry-my-bag scams
- Taxi scams
- Vehicle hire scams
- Wrong change or overcharging
- Card skimming
- Fake ticket scams
- Friend or relative-in-need scams
- What to do if you're the victim of a scam
- Chapter 6. A Room of Your Own
- Choosing the Right Accommodations for You
- What's your budget?
- Location, location, location
- Checking things out before you check in
- Hosteling at Any Age
- What to know about hostels
- How to find hostels
- Becoming Part of the Family at a Homestay
- Knowing where to find homestay options
- B&Bs - A homestay and hotel hybrid
- Cheap and Cheerful Budget Stays
- Airbnb and home-swapping
- House-sitting
- Couchsurfing
- The Y-M-C-A! (and other nonprofit orgs)
- University rooms
- Pubs
- Temple stays
- Monastery stays
- Splashing Out for Some R&R at a Ritzy Resort
- Package Holidays for One
- Staying Safe in Your Space
- Chapter 7. Table for One
- Tackling the Fear of Eating Out Alone
- Selecting a good spot for a solo meal
- Enjoying cheap eats and street food
- Tips for Coping with Dining Alone
- How to Avoid Unwanted Company
- Enjoying Culinary Experiences as Entertainment
- Chapter 8. Meeting People and Making New Friends
- Doing Your Cultural Homework
- Respecting local laws and traditions
- Dress to impress
- Learning the local lingo
- Socializing When You're Out and About
- Where to meet fellow travelers
- How to meet the locals
- Sex and the Single Traveler
- Dating in a new country
- Staying safe: STDs and other pitfalls
- Issues for LGBTI+ travelers
- Using your intuition
- Little white lies to keep you safe
- Chapter 9. Keeping Healthy
- Preparing to Travel in Good Health
- Staying Healthy While You're Away
- Avoiding "economy class syndrome"
- Beating the dreaded jetlag
- Practicing good hygiene
- Drinking the water (or not)
- Doing your best to avoid gastro bugs and other nasties
- Coping with COVID
- Staying away from alcohol and other stimulants
- Sexual health
- Avoiding accidents
- Getting help when you need it
- How to Beat the Blues
- Combating loneliness
- Exercising around the world
- Mindfulness and other strategies
- Dealing with Decision Fatigue
- Chapter 10. Ten Tips for Successful Solo Travel
- Research Your Destination
- Plan Your Budget
- Choose the Right Accommodation
- Make an Effort to Meet People
- Make Safety a Priority
- Take Public Transport
- Soak Up the Local Culture
- Be Flexible
- Do Something You Wouldn't Normally Do
- Embrace the Freedom
- Chapter 11. Avoiding Ten Common Mistakes Solo Travelers Make
- Not Doing Your Research
- Packing Too Much
- Sharing Too Much Personal Information with Strangers
- Not Listening to the Locals
- Being Careless or Too Trusting
- Letting Fear Take Over
- Being Too Polite
- Not Keeping Track of Documents
- Getting Tired and Emotional
- Not Asking for Help When You Need It
- Chapter 12. Ten Great Destinations for Solo Travelers
- Australia
- Austria
- Finland
- Ireland
- Japan
- New Zealand
- Scotland
- Singapore
- Thailand
- Vietnam
- Index