Checklist for the Solo Traveler

By Town & Country Travel Inc.

Are you someone who can hop on a plane and venture out into a foreign country alone? Sometimes it’s hard to find a group of friends or family to agree on a destination or price point, so traveling alone allows you to see what you want on your own timeline and budget. Nevertheless, Town & Country Travel encourages any solo traveler to call us to book your trip, so you’re always safe in case flight cancellations or other unexpected incidents occur. Here’s a list of other must-haves for your trip of independence!

Copies of Your Most Important Documents
You will obviously need your passport when traveling out of the country, but it’s very important to carry a copy of it so you have it on hand in case you lose your original one. We suggest keeping a copy with you or in your luggage at all times. Other than your passport, some other documents to consider copying are your health insurance card, license, hotel and tour confirmations and emergency contacts.

Portable Phone Chargers
A plan of communication is needed when you’re out on your own. On top of the specific outlet adapters you will need for your everyday plug-ins, portable phone chargers give you the security and confidence that you will never be disconnected in case of an emergency.

Sturdy Walking Shoes
You may be walking around a lot on your solo trip. That’s why it’s best to have a prepared wardrobe, including sturdy walking shoes. Though you may be tempted, wearing sneakers will actually make you stick out as an American tourist, making you a target for pickpockets or scams. If you’re going abroad, we suggest finding monochromatic, trendy walking shoes.

The Language Basics
Again, if you are traveling abroad alone, having a decent grasp of the native language’s basic phrases will definitely help you get around. The effort of a newcomer ordering food, asking what the cost is, asking for directions, or just saying “please” and “thank you” is greatly appreciated by locals. Use that long plane ride to download a language podcast or to read a pocket-sized dictionary that you can carry around with you throughout your trip.

Consider Travel Insurance
When you book with Town & Country Travel, our team of expert travel consultants will give you the option to purchase travel insurance. Travel insurance will reimburse you for things like trip delays, lost baggage, missed connections, family illness, etc. The extra fee is definitely worth the peace of mind.

Town & Country Travel is your behind-the-scenes safety belt when it comes to any type of travel. Let us book your next solo adventure!