Jun 24 in General Forum
Mistakes to avoid on your solo trip!
I learned the hard way so you don’t have to :-)
🌞 I didn’t check local holidays when planning dates! It was around Carnival time in the Dominican Republic but I accidentally planned my trip for when flights/hotels were more expensive leading up to the big events but missed the actual festivities LOL & look out for holidays when lots of places are closed so u don’t end up without food or transportation.
🌞 I went wifi only! I’d been to the same country w/ my sister & we only used wifi but WHOLE different ballgame for solo safety that I didn’t think about. Definitely get a physical or eSIM card so your ppl can track your live location & check in often! Sooo much more peace of mind. @simcornertravel is a reliable option for both & you can use code SOLOSUMMER for a discount!
🌞 I didn’t learn basic words or phrases in the local language beforehand! Most locals spoke some English but once I was actually there, it felt way more respectful to at least attempt so I def did some googling after the first few days! helps with safety, getting around, & just being a good tourist! :)
🌞 I overplanned! This helps you feel prepared & more confident so it’s great to plan ahead as much as you need! But I didn’t leave a ton of flexibility for all of the things that I wanted to do once I got there & got a better feel for the city!
🌞 I didn’t order currency ahead of time! Once I started doing this thru my banking app (a week or so before leaving for a trip) this was a gamechangerrr. The last thing u wanna do after landing with some first-solo-trip-nerves is exchange at the airport (so expensive) or find an ATM (a hassle)
btw you’re going to make “mistakes” no matter what & learn from them but hopefully you can learn from a few of mine so that you can make your own little fun ones but still feel prepared :)
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Mistakes to avoid on your solo trip!
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