50 Solo Travel Tips for Your First Trip

Everything you need to know for your first solo trip! ✈️ A special thanks to our sponsor, Ekster! Get 10% off their smart travel wallets: Link: http://yelloww.co/ekster Code: YELLOW Don't put off your travel dreams because you don't have anybody to travel with. Now more than ever it's totally possible to travel by yourself safely and have a great time. And traveling by yourself is not “weird.” TABLE OF CONTENTS: [0:00] 50 Solo Travel Tips for Your First Trip [0:12] 1. Build Pre-Trip Solo Confidence [1:31] 2. Define the Traveler Profile [2:28] 3. Know Actual Physical Limits [3:33] 4. Get Comfortable with Decision Fatigue [4:45] 5. Pick a "Beginner-Friendly" Destination [6:02] 6. Research "No-Go Zones" [6:45] 7. Research Local Customs & Laws [7:40] 8. Check Hotel Locations with Google Street View [8:39] 9. Learn 5-10 Key Local Phrases [9:21] 10. Don't Pick the Honeymoon Island [12:18] 11. Choose Your Accommodation Style [14:07] 12. Don't Just Pick the Cheapest Hostel / Hotel [15:24] 13. Book an "Airport Hotel" for Late Arrivals [17:09] 14. Plan & Book Your Arrival Transport [18:17] 15. Book a Tour for Your First Full Day [19:49] 16. Consider a "Group Tour" for Your First Trip [20:29] 17. Plan a Loose Itinerary [27:32] 18. Pack Only What You Can Carry [28:23] 19. Leave the "LV" at Home [29:01] 20. Pack a Cross-Body Bag [30:52] 21. Pack a Portable Door Lock [31:41] 22. Bring a Travel Journal & Pen [33:16] 23. Print/Store Copies of Your Passport [35:46] 24. Bring Two Different Debit/Credit Cards [37:47] 25. Hide Your Money in Multiple Places [38:02] 26. Use Local ATMs, Not Currency Exchanges [40:35] 27. Always Have Small Bills/Coins [41:55] 28. Get International Data [43:15] 29. Download Offline Google Maps [43:38] 30. Bring a Portable Power Bank [44:32] 31. Be Smart on Social Media [45:56] 32. Use "Find My" & Location Sharing [46:37] 33. Arrive During the Daytime [47:17] 34. Walk with Confidence and Don't Look Lost (Consult Maps Privately) [48:51] 35. Be a Skeptic (of Unsolicited Help) [51:14] 36. Learn to Be "Impolite" [51:38] 37. Be Cautious at Night [52:38] 38. Ask the Hotel Concierge for Safety Tips [53:36] 39. Stay in Social Accommodation [54:09] 40. Use "Meetup" Apps [54:18] 41. Say "Yes" [54:49] 42. Use Food as Your "In" [55:22] 43. Be the "Connector" [55:42] 44. Talk to Locals (Safely) [56:47] 45. Embrace the Solitude [57:17] 46. Master the Art of Solo Dining [58:24] 47. How to Get Photos of Yourself [1:00:02] 48. Take "Analog" Photos [1:00:57] 49. Start Your Day Early [1:02:01] 50. Give Yourself Grace [1:02:57] Q&A Time 😀 WHEN'S THE NEXT LIVE STREAM? Sign-up for e-mail notifications of future scheduled live streams here: https://update.yellow-productions.com 🔔 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: [email protected] 😀 Yellow Productions Merchandise: https://shop.yellow-productions.com/