While travelling alone can seem like an unnerving and unsettling
prospect, many who take solo trips consider it an exciting prospect. It
is an opportunity to indulge, without having to take into account the
needs of others. Once you get over the anxiety of travelling alone, you
can look forward to discovering new places in your own time, meeting new
friends and embracing the experience.
But first, there are certain things you have to pack before you travel.
Jumia Travel shares essential things to pack when you travel solo.
Money belt
Whether you’re travelling between destinations or simply seeking out a
local market, it’s worthy to invest in a money belt. So, you should get a
lightweight option with multiple pockets in order to organise your
passport, currency and phone and keep anything that holds no real value
in your bag. It’s better to be safe than sorry.
local market, it’s worthy to invest in a money belt. So, you should get a
lightweight option with multiple pockets in order to organise your
passport, currency and phone and keep anything that holds no real value
in your bag. It’s better to be safe than sorry.
Dry bag
Dry bags are often used in kayaking, canoeing and other outdoor
activities where you can keep sensitive items like electronics. To
ensure you’re not missing out on all the fun, purchase a dry bag.
activities where you can keep sensitive items like electronics. To
ensure you’re not missing out on all the fun, purchase a dry bag.
Mobile
This may seem like an obvious one – after all, who goes anywhere without
their phone nowadays? But it’s an essential one too, not only for
contacting friends and family members but also for photos and music. And
don’t forget your charger and plug adaptor!
their phone nowadays? But it’s an essential one too, not only for
contacting friends and family members but also for photos and music. And
don’t forget your charger and plug adaptor!
Guidebook
When travelling alone, part of the fun is exploring and experiencing
new places; but it’s also a good idea to get a quality guidebook that
can help you along the way. A good example of a guidebook is
LonelyPlanet.
new places; but it’s also a good idea to get a quality guidebook that
can help you along the way. A good example of a guidebook is
LonelyPlanet.
Reading material
There are moments during your trip you will feel lonely. This is where
your reading materials come handy. So, do not forget to pack your
favourite book or reading material.
your reading materials come handy. So, do not forget to pack your
favourite book or reading material.
Padlock
Since you are travelling alone, it is important not only to keep
yourself safe but your belongings safe too. Get a foolproof,
ultra-secure padlock or even a cable lock. If you use one that requires a
combination, make the code memorable and never share it with anyone
else.
yourself safe but your belongings safe too. Get a foolproof,
ultra-secure padlock or even a cable lock. If you use one that requires a
combination, make the code memorable and never share it with anyone
else.
