How to plan your first solo travel trip with confidence

HOWEVER, finally getting round to organising your first trip alone can feel, frankly, terrifying. No matter how many testimonials from seasoned pro traveller friends you receive, how many solo trips to the cinema you've made and how much you like spending time alone. Actually booking and setting off on a trip without a partner, friends or family can be a daunting prospect.Which is why we've gathered some practical yet simple tips from female-led tour operator Elle Voyage to help you book your solo trip with confidence: Don't do your first solo trip thousands of miles away from home. Even if you thrive on spontaneity, or the thought of imitating CherylStrayed's Wild fills you with sheer exhilaration, book the first few nights' accommodation so you know where you are.Literally. Going on some organised day trips is a great way to connect with other travellers – solo or otherwise – and it will also enable you to experience places you might not have thought to visit or felt confident doing so. As a safeguard, hide cash in several places and always carry two forms of plastic with you – a credit AND a debit card – in case one gets rejected, damaged, lost or stolen. Never look like a tourist with a visible guide book on display; you'll be prey for pick-pocketers or locals who want to take you to their cousin's 'shop'.

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