Planning first international solo trip? Redditors share travel and budget friendly tips to make the experience better

Planning first international solo trip? Redditors share travel and budget friendly tips to make the experience better

Travelling solo can be a bit daunting, especially when you are going on your first international trip. A Reddit user had the same experience when they were planning their first solo international trip. Therefore, to seek some budget-friendly advice from the internet, they asked Reddit to help out.

If you are planning your first international trip, here are some tips to help you out. (Freepik)

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In a post titled, ‘Planning my first international solo trip – need all the advice I can get!’, the user shared that they were planning their first-ever international solo trip and had zero clue where to begin, seeking tips on ‘choosing the right destination (safe, budget-friendly, beginner-friendly), budgeting tips, itinerary planning, visas, booking flights/accommodation, or just general solo travel wisdom’. Let's find out what the internet had to say:

'Don't overstretch yourself with time or budget'

Responding to the post, Reddit's travel community provided valuable insights. One Redditor listed general rules and information that a first-time traveller should know about. They suggested:

Another user suggested keeping a little bit of your money in several places, same with the debit/credit cards. “Notify your bank before you leave to avoid issues,” they wrote.

They added, “Don't look at flights until you're ready to pay, and book on a Tuesday. Do a carry-on and bookbag, no checked bags. If you're hopping cities/countries, stick a couple of low-demand days throughout the trip to keep you from burning out. Share your location and itinerary with a couple of friends/family members during your trip.”

“Don’t tell anyone you’re alone, not even a sweet little old lady who doesn’t speak your language. Don’t get drunk. Watch some pickpocket videos so you’re aware of how it’s done and how to avoid being targeted/victimised,” someone cautioned.