5 CHALLENGES OF SOLO TRAVEL
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- Опубліковано 31 лип 2024
- I’m going to let you in on what I think are~ my top 5 challenges of solo travel. The things that people think will be challenging about #solotravel aren’t as challenging as the things people never think of.
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Words words: grrrl traveler solo travel, challenges of solo travel, solo travel, traveling alone, solo travel tips
Travelled to New York City last December (Love the cold, not sure why lol) really enjoyed the city lit up with Christmas lights and such, travelled alone, didn't ask friends to come, didn't want to go through comparing schedules, what works what doesn't as my scheduled time off isn't very flexible. First time travelling alone and it felt so great, liberating rather. Your videos, commentary, sight seeing are very inspirational.
I hate single supplement costs. I've been arguing that it should be the opposite- we, single travelers, use up less resources. Don't punish me for enjoying my own company :)
Exactly!
I agree
I agree, when I took my Japan trip I pretty much had to pay for 2 people and same with my Disney cruise, wish they had special deal for single travelers
Going to be spending my 28.th bday alone on the isle of Malta and I’m so fuxxing excited and anxious at the same time. Thank you for the video 🖤
I'm going away to my first solo travel trip to Prague next week so these tips make me feel alot better about my trip! Thank you! Wish me luck!
Wow, Prague! I'm so excited for you. It will be amazing!
I would love to know how was the trip. I'm going to Prague alone in Sept.
how was it?
love the tagline.. may the grrr be with ya! keep at it!
Watched a lot of your videos this time last year when I was preparing for a 3.5 month trip to India. It was my first long solo trip and I had never been to Asia. You really helped me out and encouraged me to stay excited leading up to it when I was riddled with anxiety and doubts. Thank you so much!!
This cracks me up!!! I've literally run into people who are going places, and decided to go there, on a wim. This is SO me!
I had my first solo travel last year, I totally agreed what you said. It is memorable eye-opening experience to me, I am now addicted to it. I have just came back from my second solo travel this year, I am more confidence, more organised and can't wait for my next trip, start planning now!
Great video! Many times have I had to squeeze my suitcase into the toilet stall with me. It wasn't pretty. I travel solo a lot and love it but there are some downsides and you've covered them all!
I'm going on my first truly long term travel experience by myself. I'm really excited and nervous. I will be traveling for year. this made me feel a lot better about my choice to go through with it. so thanks :)
I'm so glad I found your channel you are very informative and I can hear you talk forever I'm planning a solo trip soon and this was very very helpful thank you
I like your tone of voice expressions! I understand because I traveled solo in China and India last 2-3 years.
You have courage, young lady. I takes guts to do what you! I take my hat off to you.
Good one! Glad you covered this topic - I was curious.
+Ed Agent you're welcome!
You go grrrrrl!
Haha, the things you said here resonate so much! Thank you for this!
So honest. That’s a good description of all those thought processes. That’s the part of traveling that is the base of what we do. It’s a challenge. So tours really help and give us a great idea of what there is to see without worries. Go back after the tour to places you likes. Eg bangkok.
you are awesome. So grateful to find you. Super funny too. I really appreciate you.
Thanks for all your great entertaining tips, you had me laughing at one point.👍
i love your personality haha you're fun to watch lol I'm not a lone traveler YET but I'm going to India today with my mom (kind of feel the pressure of being responsible for her as well since she's not familiar with anything) thanks for your tips, it helps reduce the uncertainty!
Great video! I mainly travel solo, and find by doing so I am forced to interact with locals more. If you have someone by your side, you both tend to stay slightly more isolated. If you are thinking of travelling solo - just do it. It will definitely make you a stronger person.
learned a lot from your video. thank you so much.
You are good making videos. Lots of good tips 👍👍
You’re a brave lady! You’re such a unique person I love that you’re such a brave lady really. I admire you so much. I have trouble walking so ur really showing me the world and I thank you from the bottom of my ❤️ May God always protect you and keep you safe. Hugs from New York, love you 🙏👍❤️💞🧡💜💙💚💛💓💕💝💗💖
LOLOLOL the point-counterpoint with yourself is GOLD.
On my first solo trip and this is quite relatable!!
Thank you!!! Your videos are the best! Im heading to India for my first solo trip. Im nervous but there's people like you who have done it before me!
+Stefani Martin You're welcome!! I try to show how I'm doing my travels esp for India; I know it can feel intimidating for solo women. ❤️ Fear and self doubt are always in you until you're actually there in the country finding your way. I promise it feels scarier than it is.
You so got this, girl!👍
Thanks for the video Christine! I'll be heading back to (Chiang Mai) Thailand next month - for 30 days! I still have this on-going anxiousness when it comes to traveling solo; this is my 2nd trip since 8 months ago and I thought I would have learned from my first trip to Thailand haha.... Love your videos - just want to say that they've been helping gain my confidence and knowledge in solo-travel. ♥♥
+radarjam the anxiousness stays on for a while as each country is different and you might always doubt yourself against the unknown. Even after all my years of going solo I still experience that 😊 you're not abnormal.
I try solo travelling it’s very challenging. Thanks for the info.😊
I went on my first trips alone when I was 16 years old first Houston Texas then Paris France and lastly Osaka japan in the same year I didn't really do planing or research cause limited resources at that time and was going to see Japanese visual Kei bands. At that time the hardest part was not speaking the language and knowing the currency how to pay or getting from place to place in Japan but in the end some how it all worked out. For taking photos I do self timer and find a place to put the camera when I want a photo. I learned a lot since then though and have been traveling with my boyfriend recent years.
I agree with everything you say, I've done a lot of solo backpacking; one you don't mention is swimming in the sea, having nobody to watch your stuff. I tend to either ask a stranger, or watch it from the sea, or just not swim.
Hey Christine, thank you so so much for your videos. I just discovered your channel and have been bingewatching most of your videos. I'm currently planning my first trip alone and I feel like a total baby since I'm 26 and everyone seems to have been travelling alone much earlier in their lifes. But oh well. I'll have an easy entry into my first all-alone trip since I'll visit my father in Bangkok first. Then I'll go to Bali/Indonesia which somehow seems like a very safe place for females to me. Afterwards I'll end my journey in Singapore which is probs the most western city in that area. I'll be always staying in hotels because I'm a bit too socially awkward to sleep in a room with 7 other people like in a hostel (also, I can afford it - thanks to my first job paying quite well). I know that this is not like a hardcore backpacking tour but it's what I feel most comfortable with. I know that your experiences will also help me to get along. Thanks a lot - and greetings from Germany.
Hi! New subscriber here! Just found your channel and you’re so funny. Thank you for this!
Thanks for info
You are off the chart funny! Shop this video to chamber of commerce visitor centers please!
Hahaha you're so cute ! Thank you for the video it was really insightful
I'm going on my first solo trip. I choose a city that similar to my hometown. I just been planning like crazy but get ready for the unknown.
One small backpack and a purse. That's all I handle for the bathroom and other reasons. I had to walk a lot on my last se asia backpacking trip. I only brought a school-size book bag and I was glad!
great video
Thank you +alterdillusions100 !!! xo
Booking the flights... so true!😂
At the end of May I'm moving to Albania for at least a year. I'm have enough saved up to last longer than a year, but I will try to supplement my income with UA-cam and other online methods, and am willing to work odd jobs along the way. I was lucky and am staying the first few months with a fellow US expat who has lived and worked in Albania since 2018 so that will ease the learning curve a bit lol
I had to subscribe, i decided to get away for my birthday last year, because it was my first solo trip I selected a destination that did not require a long haul flight, Cabo San Lucas Mexico was only 2 hrs,. You are so right when you said it will empower you. Trying to decide where to go this year😉
Yay! Eventually you'll get further and further and realize you are the power. ;)
LOL funny to see this video. Been traveling alone for 10 years solo or so. Im use to today to be the tourguide for friends booking like everything (yes they are older than me, but what if they get lost?). Apparently this father hen feeling has become so big, that I even try to help strangers when I can see they are on the way in problem...
Traveling experience sharing in video Your expression and body language very nice like it👍💯💖😍
I am planning a 1st time solo trip to Dubai - again. I keep hearing about "things" that happen and then I think "no way" and I put my trip on hold. Then I watch videos that spark that interest and I am ready to fly. I am usually not an anxious person but then maybe I am. I don't want to go and stay at the resort the whole time. I want to ride the taxis, the metro, and visit the souks and the Dubai Mall knowing I will stay safe.
My greatest challenge is thinking of what to bring. My first solo trip is burdened with a 10kg backpack that I can easily reduce. I bought another backpack to carry excess stuff at the end of the journey 😂
Thanks for the post. Im planning on doing a 4 week tour on my own in the Philippines next year but i have never been on my own and this scares my father to death me being alone. this is the first vid of yours i have seen and i will look at the rest. I just want to know is travelling to the Philippines good for a first time solo traveler (been to thailand 2 times with friends or family)?
you just have a really great presence in presentations. Are you planning any trips to vetnam in your future?
Thank you +ht3oldnavy ! I definitely hope to get back to Vietnam to experience more of it! =D
This is such a useful and informative video! Thank you for sharing it with the travel community! More people need the encouragement to travel solo, it's such an amazing experience. It really is one of the best ways to see the world! I've just uploaded a 'Pros and Cons of Solo Travel' video on my channel if you felt like taking a look. Good luck on your next adventure! Keep up the awesome content!
Your number four I think it would be welcomed. It’s nice to have a partner and travel and everything but not having to make sure that the other person is happy with your decision is so important sometimes.
my biggest worry is my bank card not working (even after setting up travel notices with my bank) and booking the hotel cause the rooms never seem as awesome in real life as they do on the pics.
Wait, I feel like fear of rape and murder is actually the real struggle. I can handle all the things in this video, it's safety that is ultimately sooooo hard to manage.
Laurie Jean yes!!!!
Keep in mind some places are very safe, while other places are not safe. As a solo traveler, I feel very safe in places like Sedona Arizona, Utah, and Colorado. Places I do NOT recommend include New Orleans and Chicago.
best thing to do is use common sense as in don't go out alone at night and don't drink to get drunk when out which will help and also to go to areas where there is many people or even take tours which will help on that
I am leaving Saturday for my first solo experience. Going to India for the first time as well. These are some of my fears but I know I will get through it (have to)
+Daisy Wong I envy that you're going to India. This was my first solo trip; but i didn't plan it. It still worked out in an awesome way and I'm hooked on India. Enjoy it!!! Check out my blog if you haven't for written guides. I've visited it more times than I've UA-camd it. =)
I prefer to travel alone. It's difficult to take bathroom breaks because you need to carry everything with you. I also hate asking cellphone photo-takers to use my Canon 80D to take photos. I've since purchased my own portable tripod and remote.
I agree with your comment on this post: fake your confidence! I've done that a lot.
+A Graham yeah. Even with a daypack of my camera stuff and my carry on, it can be a challenge if I get a squat toilet with no door hook to hang things. Really develops your squat legs!
@@grrrltraveler 😂😂😂😂
omg 100% agree on the no one to take your picture part!!! I usually scope out people... I'll ask people with kids, older people, or other tourists with the same phone as me who Im pretty sure are not gonna take off with m iPhone lol
melimmm still an issue with me & my bf. He is great, but since he is blind I’m never in the pictures because I have to take the pictures.
You're so adorable! ❤️ I hate booking flights too. LOL 😉
Inspiring video
I'm glad it was helpful! =D
"If I knew what I want I wouldn't be thinking about it." Ha! True story. I am currently on a solo trip in South Korea, and before that I took a solo trip to Thailand, and before that I was in China ALONE. I totally relate to this video. #4 is actually my biggest challenge. It hinders some of the places I want to go. For example I am in Seoul and I really want to go to the Trick Eye Museum but there is no one to take my photo in front of the amazing 3D artwork -sigh- but I definitely agree that traveling alone gives you the freedom to make your own choices. I also have a travel vlog if anyone has time to check it out :)
-Peace
How do you plan/choose flights?
does she have any vids on language barrier when traveling?
I bought a ticket to Paris and now I'm just travelling Europe in a whim with no real plans. I'm 1 week in and now in Amsterdam and honestly have spent 1 or 2 days just in my hostel resting/planning. It has been a little stressful trying to do all of the travel research so quickly, like how can I find the unique local things to do in such a short amount of time?
You were one of the people that inspired me to travel alone for the first time last December. Thank you! (Wanderjunkies.ph)
+Dre Wolf aww. 💕Where did you go and did everything turn out?
I went to Hong Kong, and it was a great experience. I went to non-touristy spots and I loved it!
LOL - perfect. I have the Nepal part down (in my mind) but I am already overwhelmed by endless options once I drop down into India. I can visualize as far as Varanasi but after that, it keeps coming up a blur. "North again after the Gandhi ashram in Ahmedabad or farther south to Mumbai? Christine likes Kolkata so that's officially back on the list and I'll stay where she stayed. But wait! Look at that train ride! 2 days! I'll be deep into January I bet! I'll just head straight up to Dharmashala then. Oh just forget it, I can't think straight!" I also felt a sudden tinge of "OMG!" today when I realized that I have to be able to get back to the airport in New Delhi by Valentines Day - where will I be before that? What if I can't get on a train? What if I'm running out of money? Be ready to fly back to New Delhi no matter what! what if what if what if...haha.
#4 CAN RELATE!
My biggest worry is being at a bar / restaurant and needing to go to the bathroom. I worry I'd lose my seat, or worse, get my drink spiked.
Girrrr be with u 😲😯
I want to take a tour to a hot spring in Costa Rica and nearly all of them have a minimum of two to join the trip.
would you show your favorite travel bags( backpack, luggage,ziplock,etc.) Thanks
I've never divided up my money between different bags before......
You're very pretty!
Fascinating GRRRLTRAVELER | Christine Kaaloa I am hooked ! I COULD LISTEN TO YOU ALL DAY & Night! Christine you have the Magnetism and Rapture to draw us like Bees to Honey ! Your Mind Blowing VLOGS on the You Tube Video Channel are Totally Awesome, Rad & Cool! You are an Amazing Lady! Christine If possible could you please do a VLOG on Hawaii and your home town and the best place to see on the Hawaiian Island ! I am a big fan of T.V. Series "Hawaii Five O " and " Lost " 😁🤘🤙👊✌👌👍You Go Girl !!!
I think that how well you pack your carry-on is potentially one of the biggest "mine-fields". for example if you have so many "thingeys" that you can't keep track of where a certain special thing is, it can be stressful. Also large chargers and bottles of liquids that are of a size that they need to keep pulling you aside to verify can make things less smooth as well. Be organized and plan well. :-) Just sayin' :-)
I bought a DJI Spark for my solo trip
Where are you from ?😮
Hi Christine, thanks for this video. I needed a boost after getting a lot of discouragement when I told my friends and family that I intend to visit Italy and Spain during a London trip. I have been warned of Italian mafia, violent crimes, dodgy public transport, pickpockets (this I'm already aware of) etc. This will be my first solo trip and needless to say, my confidence is shaken by these comments. From your experience, do you think it is wise to visit Italy as a first time solo traveller? I have received the most disapproval particularly for Italy.
Most of the time, when I doubt, myself but there's no turning back, I'm forced to take a stronger *proactive stance*. Raise the alert level to my environment. Fake the confidence and be aware. Know you can find help on the road if you reach out.
Parts of Italy can be challenging- pickpocketing gypsies are notorious. But I never experienced them and had a perfectly uninterrupted trip. Still, I'd avoid taking anything expensive and if you do, keep it close to you always.
Google the way they operate and follow my video safety tips (Here's additional tips: grrrltraveler.com/trip-planning/ways-to-outsmart-pickpockets-and-thieves/ ).
Life offers no guarantees, so whether there are easy or challenging countries, it's all relative and it eventually becomes your "story". On the upside~ Challenging" countries will offer accelerated growth.
GRRRLTRAVELER | Christine Kaaloa thanks so much for taking the time to reply and for all the info! I can't tell you how helpful your content is for nervous travellers such as myself. You truly are an inspiration. Rock on, Christine! 🤘
Alicia Wei Li Chin you may want to look into purchasing products from Pacsafe. they have a whole line of travel accessories like wallets or backpacks designed to befuddled would be pick pockets.
Hi Alicia,
I’ve been solo traveling in Europe about 2 years. I am still always anxious leading up to a trip but as Christine says, once you book the flight and go into planning mode much of the anxiety disperses. I love Italy and have to been to most of the major cities with no problems. I practice all the frequently discussed, common safety tips. My one suggestion for a better/easier experience is to try to learn some basic Italian.
Next month I tackle Naples and later Calabria by train!! (To me, this will be an accomplishment because Naples does suffer from a bad reputation. Calabria, on the other hand, is an underrated gem.)
For all the worry, energy and expense of travelling, I have never regretted a trip and have made great memories for myself. You have to be brave, prepared and just jump in!
Thanks, Baron! I bought a anti-theft Travelon bag. There are so many anti-theft products. Got lost in it as I was browsing!
I hear ya.
1. I book my flight 8 months in advance just because there was a good deal on a hotel suite. prayed that I wouldn't have to cancel 2. I reached in at 1am and had a hot air balloon at 5am. prayed that the flight didn't get delay or cancel. 3. I wanted to try a deep cheese pizza pie thingy but the small pizza was so big that I know I wouldn't be able to eat it out alone. 4. Disney don't allow selfie stick so I bought a Samsung DV180 camera which was small and have a preview screen at the front... Dual View. That help to hold a lot of pictures. 5. I had use the handicap washroom and I was told off by another passenger who came with a wheelchair person. 😲
+Fiona R The #3 can be b###. I've had to pass on a lot of curious foods because they came in large portions that I wasn't ready to invest in.
My toughest challenge when traveling alone is my handling of foreign currency. I get a little bit of an anxiety attack and forget how to do math comparing the wildly different denominations. Alone I can do fine but a face to face transaction at a market can go awry. I've had the sellers have to reach into my hand and select the correct change. I believe most have been honest but I know I was ripped off in Vietnam when a woman took a very large bill from me and hurried me on my way. Otherwise, I love the challenges of finding my own way in a foreign land.
I read where is better to take cash rather than using a debit card to buy stuff, but yes calculating money can be really tricky. I figured I would just give myself plenty of time to figure out how much money I need and have the money ready. Sounds like keeping lots of small bills is a good idea too.
my first ever holiday abroad was solo and i loved it the only thing i regret was researching the local food as it was disgusting. but the freedom of been able to do what i want whenever i want without any compromises well made it worth it!
+Gam3r Ch3ssy Unfortunately unless you're a foodie, food is one of the last things many research as essential. I've been in the same boat many times. 😊 Glad your first solo went awesome tho
oh yes it was definitely doing it again thankyou :D good job there is a maccy ds like everywhere :)
Food was a big thing for me because I don't like eating in restaurants. I am booking my hotel near a shopping market where I can buy lots of fresh fruits and veggies.
What room are you in?
Wouldn't you say traveling with someone such as a significant other, or perhaps groups of friends is more fun? I've done the solo thing and it was really cool meeting different people. going places by myself where I wanted when I wanted etc. But I feel like sharing these experiences with the ones you truly love can be more awesome, never been with others so I can't say
Travel tests relationships. I enjoy time w/ my gf, but it requires sacrifices of things I like and when I get in a fight with her, that can ruin a good chunk of my trip. Talk about living in cold silence for 4 days, when you're in Paris for 5 days. Not fun.
MikeDiamond yeah but how about when y'all pass the test? A small paddle boat across a lagoon somewhere in France, dinner on the Eiffel Tower..I can't ask my loved ones, remember when we made this memory you know? Maybe I'm at just at this stage in my life lol
The test never ends. Unless you get married.
But then there's divorce. I don't think you're looking for a group of friends or partner-- you sound like you just want a gf for a romantic vacation.
Dont worry dude, things will happen. You gotta find someone you like first.
I've taken lots of trips alone and have never felt anxiety about it.
The 5th one - every single time ! :'(
You’re such a gorgeous woman ❤️
Will there be a solo travel pro's vlog?
+Duder Baptiste What is that?
GRRRLTRAVELER | Christine Kaaloa advantages of solo travelling. I went on my first solo trip last summer and enjoyed myself so much that I took a month off again in October for another solo trip. Now the thoughts of going away with someone else is redundant. You can never go back once you have the solo travel bug.
I hate to do solo travel because I miss my family
No not Alone......
the biggest challenge when solo travelling is getting sick and having no one to help you out
That happened to me on my first solo trip and I did get assistance from complete strangers. I still remember them and cannot thank them enough.
I WILL BOOK MY FLIGHT BUT NEVER GO, FUCKING TRAVEL GIVES ME NIGHTMARES
for me its "5 CHALLENGES OF FEMALE SOLO TRAVEL"
Why i find you toooooooooooooooooo beautiful and cute.....love your video
Sliw down...stop waving your hands around!
Have you ever had your bag stolen?
Knock on wood. No.
My gear is in it so I’m very aware of it at all times
I would love to volunteer to be your Instagram boyfriend!!!
If you had a boy friend you might not have that problem.
Bobby Jo Cowpoke -if you had a life like hers, you wouldn't be trolling in the internet.
You are cute, but you talk way too much.
According to the title, I was under the impression she WOULD be talking a lot to share tips I don't know about. I think that's the point of this video +chris jones.
Jonesy WTF? It's UA-cam, not a look book. Would you call a man handsome and tell him he talks too much? I highly doubt it.