If you are the kind of person that has dreamed of what it would be like to dive the aqua blue waters of Indonesia, explore Thailand or go shopping in Paris but could never quite find anyone as passionate as you are to go with you then travel abroad alone. Though it may take an independent person with a bag full of curiosity and courage to travel abroad alone, no one really needs a group to venture out and explore a few countries and see what the world has to offer. Here are a couple tips for planning a trip on your own.

Find a travel buddy- Still scared to go alone? Find someone to travel with you. http://Travbuddy.com or http://Travelersmeeting.com This is a good place to get to know other people who are serious about going to the same destination you are. You can get to know people make plans, and share the whole trip or partial trip to get your started.

Must haves for your trip- Depending on the destinations you chose to visit; it is a good idea to have a few key items. For less remote destinations invest in an ipad or tablet with a solar power back up. I-pads or tablets are compact, lightweight, and have all the communications you will ever need; phone, e-mail, internet and camera all rolled into one device. It is great for journalizing your trip, keeping in touch back home and surfing the net to coordinate any services you need like Google maps or discount train fares. A solar power backup can be purchased cheaply on http://Amazon.com. The power backup is a good idea to avoid problems with the power plug not fitting into a socket or in case you do not have any access to power.

For those that venture further out into remote locations, its best to invest in a portable Global GPS with solar power recharger or a satellite phone.

Break down any walls – Traveling abroad alone means moving outside of your comfort zone. I learned to get over any uneasy feeling I had toward traveling alone by making an effort to meet people along the way. I make a regular effort to talk to people and ask their opinion on anything from food to sightseeing. Breaking down walls is hard to do at first but gets easier after a little practice. Make an effort to reach out to people, it opens doors for new friends and opportunities.

Travelers insurance- In the event things should not go as planned, it’s a good idea to secure travelers insurance. Even if your current healthcare provider covers you outside of your country, some emergency services are not covered that you may not be aware of. Often the use of emergency vehicles, helicopters or planes should you be injured are not covered outside of your home country. Travelers insurance often include emergency evacuations, or return flight home, cover lost or stolen property, emergency financial or transportation assistance 24/7

As a single traveler you can never take to many precautions to look out for your own safety. Check all government websites for travel advisories before you leave. Never trust anyone with your personal belongings keep your baggage secured at all times particularly in hostels. If you always keep your eyes open and develop a good sense of communicating with people around you, your fine nothing to worry about. Traveling abroad is like riding a bike, once you lose your training wheels the road never ends.

My name is Amy Kogen a travel writer and permanent expat. When I was a kid my father took a job overseas and I got an early start on seeing the world from different perspectives. Share your experiences of living,moving,traveling abroad join me at 2liveabroad.com

My name is Amy Kogen a travel writer and permanent expat. When I was a kid my father took a job overseas and I got an early start on seeing the world from different perspectives. Share your experiences of living,traveling, and moving abroad join me at http://2liveabroad.com

Author Bio: My name is Amy Kogen a travel writer and permanent expat. When I was a kid my father took a job overseas and I got an early start on seeing the world from different perspectives. Share your experiences of living,moving,traveling abroad join me at 2liveabroad.com

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