How to overcome your fears of travelling alone

Independence, freedom to explore as you wish, and some much needed ‘me’ time are just some of the awesome benefits of travelling alone. Solo travel can be incredibly rewarding, but some people might be hesitant if they have never been away by themselves before. It might seem daunting, but solo travel doesn’t need to be. There are even ways to make it a more exciting prospect. Read on to discover a few tips for overcoming your fears of travelling alone.

Do your research

The more familiar you are with the destination you plan to visit, the less daunting the prospect will seem. So, make sure you spend plenty of time researching the places you want to visit, looking into the local area, the culture, and customs. Once you start peeling back some of the layers, it won’t seem so mysterious, and the fear will go away.

You should also spend some time researching travel routes, timings, and the other logistics of travelling. The more research and planning you do in this regard, the easier it will be to wrap your head around.

Start small

If you have never travelled alone before, it can be useful to ease yourself into it by starting small. For example, you could try a local weekend break or organise a mini holiday here in the UK. Getting used to travelling alone in this way can help give you the confidence to explore further afield.

With some experience of visiting places by yourself and travelling solo nearer to home, you can start thinking about some of those more exotic or overseas destinations you would love to visit.

Book a singles holiday

One of the best ways to make travelling alone seem less scary is to book an organised singles holiday (sometimes called a solo holiday). This has the benefit of allowing you to travel alone, having the freedom to do the things you wish on holiday while staying with other like-minded solo travellers.

You and your fellow travellers will stay in comfortable accommodation such as villas or hotels, with the freedom to explore as you wish while enjoying group meals/activities if they take your fancy. It’s the perfect option for those who want to go on holiday alone but don’t like the idea of hostels or lonely hotels.

Stay connected

It’s always a good idea to stay connected when travelling alone. You can put your mind at ease by letting friends and family know where you are going and when you will be coming back. This can help you to feel safer on your travels and less like you are disappearing into the unknown.

You can achieve this through texts and video calls, but social media is another good option, such as posting about your travels and sharing photos. You can also connect with other solo travellers via messaging boards, such as the Friendship Travel chat room, helping you to get to know those you will be travelling with before you depart.

Believe in yourself

Believing in yourself is one of the most important parts of becoming comfortable travelling alone. Be confident and know that you can do this, believe that you are capable and ready to travel by yourself. Think of all the things you have achieved in your life. Going on holiday without friends and family is a piece of cake in comparison!

Trust in your resourcefulness and have faith in yourself. There’s no reason you can’t make these travels a reality and enjoy an amazing time. Don’t convince yourself that solo travel is beyond you. People travel alone all the time, so you can too.

How do I get over my fear of travelling alone?

Do your research
Start small
Book a singles holiday
Stay connected
Believe in yourself

Travelling alone can be a wonderful experience, and there is no reason you can’t plan an exciting trip and gain memories that will last a lifetime.

If you would like to travel with fellow single travellers, book one of our cheap singles holidays, and enjoy all the benefits of solo travel with a holiday tailor-made by single traveller experts.

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