A Guide For First-Time Solo Travellers: From Airport Transfers to Hostels

So you’ve finally booked the plane ticket and you’re preparing for your first solo trip. It can be daunting when you decide to travel alone for the first time, but the second you walk out of your hotel and onto the streets of a brand-new city, the sense of freedom will make all the anxiety and worry worth it.

Whether you’re backpacking across Southeast Asia or you’re spending a long weekend in a bustling European city, solo travel is one of the most rewarding things you can do.

Here’s our guide for first-time solo travellers.

Stay in hostels

Not only are hostels cheap, but they are also a great way to make friends. Even if you would rather explore alone, it never hurts to share a drink with fellow travellers at the end of a long day. Don’t be put off by images of dirty, overcrowded dorms with no privacy. Many hostels are clean, spacious and offer pod-style bunks that give you complete privacy when you go to sleep. You can even opt for a private room in a hostel and choose to socialise in the common areas when you feel like it. There’s nothing better than getting to a new destination with no plans and within 20 minutes you’ve made new friends to spend the next few days with.

Choose airport transfers or private taxis

When you arrive in a new country, it’s always best to have a pre-booked airport transfer to help get you situated. Particularly if you are in a country where you don’t speak the language. This will save you trying to navigate public transport after a long travel day and will take you straight to your accommodation where you can shower and take a nap. If you’re flying to Coventry, choose Lewis Taxis Midlands for the best airport transfer and private taxi.

Stay in touch with home

Although you may be having so much fun on your first solo travel adventure, you should try and stay in touch with home. Particularly in the first few days. Plan to get in contact every day on the first few days of a long trip, this can give your friends and family peace of mind that you are settling in okay and make sure you stay safe.

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