{"id":5950,"date":"2016-09-20T05:10:50","date_gmt":"2016-09-20T12:10:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/redshoezone.ca\/?p=5950"},"modified":"2016-09-20T06:15:04","modified_gmt":"2016-09-20T13:15:04","slug":"become-solo-travel-warrior","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ohmywordjournal.com\/redshoezone\/become-solo-travel-warrior\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Become a Solo Travel Warrior"},"content":{"rendered":"

WANDERLUST<\/strong> \u00a0is a theme that comes up often with Red Shoe readers.\u00a0\u00a0Travel adventures rank high on dream lists but is the thought of being a solo traveler stopping you? \u00a0Gotcha’ covered Sisters. Never fear. Your solo travel mentor is near!<\/p>\n

MEET LOIS…..YOUR SOLO TRAVEL WARRIOR<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Lois Beer 55, is contentedly single and an intrepid solo traveler.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Lois<\/a>

Lois took on solo travel and encourages other women to do the same<\/p><\/div>\n

The urge to travel struck 14\u00a0years ago when I bought 2 backpacks and trekked through Europe with my 11 year old daughter; staying in pensiones and hostels. \u00a0I realized then that there was a wide world out there to explore and lots of really interesting people to meet. Fast forward 10 years and it was no longer feasible to go on trips with my daughter who was busy in university and making a life of her own.<\/em><\/p>\n

What was one to do?<\/em><\/p>\n

As a single woman how would I \u00a0fulfill the dream?<\/em><\/p>\n

Bus tours were out they didn\u2019t fit my independent spirit. So I took on solo travel. My first steps were tentative but once I found my footing I’ve been unstoppable. Occasionally I travel with friends, sometimes my adult daughter Alyssa shares the experience and other times I shepherd small groups of women who are itching to see the world, but aren\u2019t ready to strike off on their own, through some of the world\u2019s greatest cities. As passionate as I am about travel, my work in the financial sector as a Portfolio & Wealth Manager continues, where I help clients financially prepare for living the life they love.<\/em><\/p>\n

An Open Letter from Lois<\/h1>\n

Hello Ladies,<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a quick test to see if you want to become a solo travel warrior.<\/p>\n

Do you want to travel and your significant other either can\u2019t or doesn\u2019t want to?<\/p>\n

Do you have a friend who travels on her own all the time and you think to yourself, \u201cIf she can do it than I can too?”<\/p>\n

Do you have the flexibility to just pack up and go, but your friends and family don\u2019t?<\/p>\n

Do you have a bad case of wanderlust and ready to rock the world?<\/p>\n

Do you just really really like being on your own?<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve answered YES to any, some, or all of these questions, then you, my friend, are ready to become a solo traveler warrior. \u00a0So, next question is HOW?<\/p>\n

Well, I\u2019m going to outline 6 simple steps that will make your inaugural solo travel a happy and successful experience.<\/p>\n

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STEP ONE – PICK A PLACE TO GO<\/h1>\n

If you only take away one thing from this blog, then let this be it: Pick a place where \u00a0you\u2019ve already been before. Let me repeat this because I feel it is really important. \u00a0Pick a place where you have already been. \u00a0I know. I know<\/em>. \u00a0This doesn\u2019t exactly sound like warrior material, but trust me, it is the best way to get your solo feet wet. \u00a0One of the biggest stresses in solo travel is the actual getting there; landing at the airport – securing transportation and getting to your hotel. Do you speak the language? \u00a0If you can\u2019t speak the mother language, then you shouldn\u2019t make that your first trip. \u00a0\u00a0Choosing a place you\u2019ve been to before eliminates most of this stress. \u00a0\u00a0Take me, for example. \u00a0My first solo travel was to New York City.<\/p>\n

\"View<\/a>

My first solo trip was to the big apple — NEW YORK.<\/p><\/div>\n

I had been there once with my adult daughter. \u00a0If you\u2019ve traveled with your adult children you know that they like to take control of the when, where and what. \u00a0They also tend to pull you around on the transit systems, and you happily let them.<\/p>\n

I loved the city and knew I had to go back. \u00a0So that is where I went. \u00a0I flew into the same airport. \u00a0I knew where the taxi stand was and how to take the taxi to the hotel. \u00a0It was easy peasy\u2026. \u00a0Maybe it\u2019s somewhere when you went a long time ago or maybe it was to that place last time you went with a friend. \u00a0Pick a metropolitan city that will offer you lots to do; museums, parks, shopping, restaurants. \u00a0Even if you\u2019ve been there before, if you\u2019ve picked a place diverse enough, there will always be things to do \u00a0– places to see that you haven\u2019t seen before. \u00a0I\u2019ve been to New York now 5 times and there is still lots for me to see and discover.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s face it – if your inaugural trip is successful, you\u2019ll be booking your next one when you get home. \u00a0If it\u2019s a flop, you will throw away your maps and apps and never try it again.<\/p>\n

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STEP TWO – FINDING ACCOMMODATION<\/h1>\n

After picking your destination, the second most important decision is deciding where you are going to stay. Pick an area of your destination that you\u2019re familiar with. \u00a0You might even want to stay in the same hotel (I\u2019m assuming hotel but maybe it\u2019s a hostel – extra brownie points for you if it is). \u00a0This is really important as you are creating your safety net with your choice. \u00a0\u00a0So, back to me. \u00a0\u00a0I stayed at the same hotel close to Times Square.<\/p>\n

\"Times<\/a>

I choose to stay close to the vibrancy of Times Square in a hotel I was familiar with.<\/p><\/div>\n

The beauty of staying in mid-town in Manhattan is exactly that – \u00a0you are midtown. \u00a0You can venture north to Upper West Side, Central Park, Upper East Side. \u00a0If you\u2019re a real warrior go even further to Harlem or Morningside. \u00a0You can head south and be in the Village, SoHo or Lower East Side. \u00a0By staying in the same hotel, I gave myself that safety net of familiarity.<\/p>\n

The other suggestion I have with accommodations is this; please stay in a reputable place. \u00a0Don\u2019t cheap out for the sake of cheaping out. \u00a0Nothing will throw you off further solo travels than feeling vulnerable or unsafe. \u00a0Pick a hotel or apartment that has a concierge or doorman. \u00a0My hotel had a person checking for key cards before you were allowed in the elevator area. \u00a0It doesn\u2019t guarantee your safety 100% but it does put your mind at ease. \u00a0\u00a0For this reason I wouldn\u2019t recommend that you book an apartment. \u00a0Unless you\u2019ve done that before and were comfortable with it and it has a doorman or concierge. \u00a0\u00a0Hostel can be great as there are always people to talk to. \u00a0But sometimes hostels are outside the inner city perimeter and so the safety net can get compromised. \u00a0Again, this is your first time. \u00a0Play it safe, and you\u2019ll soon learn what your tolerances are and can decide to do something a bit more adventurous on your next trip.<\/p>\n

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STEP THREE – SOLO EATING<\/h1>\n

Let\u2019s face it – this is the dreaded area of solo travel – no one wants to eat alone. \u00a0Who wants to be on the receiving line of all those judgmental eyes? \u00a0I, too, found this to be my biggest hurdle.<\/p>\n

\"NY<\/a>

NY Breakfast on the go<\/p><\/div>\n

How did I handle it? \u00a0Well, first I picked a city where no-one cares if you are on your own. \u00a0But since I still hadn\u2019t embraced that fact yet, I did the following: I had my breakfast on the go. \u00a0I usually just dropped into a Starbucks for my morning caffeine fix and grabbed \u00a0some fruit or a bagel to go from one of the many delis in the city.<\/p>\n

\"vegan<\/a>

Solo dining in NY is a Vegan feast<\/p><\/div>\n

You might have picked a hotel that has a complimentary breakfast buffet (gold stars for you!) \u00a0If you did, load up. \u00a0Maybe take an apple or banana to go. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0I made lunch my main meal and would find a nice cafe to sit down after the noon rush and be served.\u00a0Food carts are also awesome if you\u2019re in a city. \u00a0Grab something from a cart of your choice and find a park or nook where you can sit and chow down like a local. \u00a0\u00a0For dinner \u00a0I\u2019d just grab a salad or sandwich at a deli before heading to whatever I had planned for that evening. \u00a0\u00a0At the end of the day, it\u2019s what makes you comfortable. \u00a0I know now that no-one really cares that you\u2019re on your own. \u00a0It really is a stigma that we put on ourselves and has mostly disappeared. \u00a0But I also know when you\u2019re just starting to travel on your own, it is something that can make you uncomfortable. \u00a0All I can say is give it a try and you\u2019ll soon have the courage to dine in a 5 star all on your own!<\/p>\n

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STEP FOUR – DAYTIME ADVENTURES<\/h1>\n

Book some walking tours! This is a fabulous way to spend a good part of \u00a0your day. \u00a0There are lots of walking tours available in any major city. \u00a0Most of them will accommodate a solo traveler as you\u2019re just part of a bigger group. This is also a great opportunity to meet and talk to other travelers. There are many types of tours you can take.<\/p>\n

\"Greenwich<\/a>

Walking through Greenwich Village<\/p><\/div>\n

You can go on historical tours, tour major parks, food tours are super fun and eliminate that pesky eating by yourself situation we just talked about. \u00a0For me, I booked 2 different tours with the same operator.\u00a0\u00a0My first tour was a \u00a0tour of the Highline combined with a food tour in Greenwich Village. \u00a0It took up most of my day, had tons of food to eat – learned lots of good information and history and met some super awesome people! \u00a0On a different day, I did another combo – this time it was food in Hell\u2019s Kitchen (check lunch off my list!) and Central Park. \u00a0Same operator but different tour guide and again, had a great time and met one of my favourite New Yorkers of all time. \u00a0\u00a0Do your homework before you go and find a reputable tour company. \u00a0Read their reviews both on their website and on sites such as TripAdvisor and Yelp. \u00a0Then go ahead and book it! \u00a0It\u2019s a great way to fill your day.<\/p>\n

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STEP FIVE – NIGHT TIME ADVENTURES<\/h1>\n

I think this could be the hardest area to tackle depending on where you decide to go. \u00a0If you\u2019re visiting a major metropolitan city, then you should be able to find lots of things to do. \u00a0It\u2019s another reason why I went back to New York City; in my mind it is the best place to visit solo. \u00a0I\u2019m a theatre geek – hands down.<\/p>\n

\"NY<\/a>

I love NY Theatre! I could see a show every night.<\/p><\/div>\n

I had NO idea how much I would fall in love with musical theatre until I saw my first show on Broadway. \u00a0And let me tell you – I fell hard and fast. \u00a0So, I booked three different shows on my first solo trip. \u00a0I would have a fabulous day either doing the walking tours, or going to museums or discovering all the parks in the city, and then at night I would head up to the theatre district and catch a show. \u00a0It was marvelous. \u00a0Again, going back to central accommodations, I stayed in an area that I knew I could safely walk around at night (remember safety net). \u00a0I didn\u2019t need to rely on any other transportation than my own two feet. \u00a0And if it rained, I could always buy a $5 umbrella from the nearest bodega.<\/p>\n

The other important point on this is the time of year you are travelling. \u00a0If possible make your solo trip at a time of the year where you have long days. \u00a0When I went to New York my first time it was in May so I had really long days that lasted until after 10PM. \u00a0Consequently my last trip was in November where it gets dark shortly after 4:30PM. \u00a0This is a big difference when you\u2019re walking the streets and worthy of being part of your decision.<\/p>\n

Perfect segue to the last pointer\u2026..<\/p>\n

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STEP SIX – TRANSPORTATION<\/h1>\n

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Again, go back to #1 – where are you going? \u00a0Make it somewhere that you are familiar with. \u00a0Does it have a great public transit system? \u00a0Are you comfortable riding the bus? \u00a0Can you handle the subway systems? \u00a0Are you tech savvy enough to use Uber? \u00a0Or maybe you just want to hail a cab? \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0If you\u2019ve properly set up your safety net then daytime shouldn\u2019t be a problem. \u00a0You can easily walk to many destinations of interest. \u00a0You\u2019ve got a lovely doorman that will get a taxi for you. \u00a0You\u2019ve hired a driver for the day (lucky you!) \u00a0Or you are a confident warrior and will use the subway or Uber. \u00a0For my first solo trip to New York, I walked almost exclusively.<\/p>\n

\"Central<\/a>

NY is one of the world’s most walkable cities.<\/p><\/div>\n

I really wanted to get the lay of the land, and Manhattan is a relatively small little island. \u00a0So I walked up and I walked down. \u00a0I happened upon many shops and stores that I would not have found if I was underground on the subway. \u00a0Now to be honest, part of why I walked was that I was afraid I would get lost on the subway. \u00a0It took me those two trips to really tackle it – my next trip was smooth sailing, but that\u2019s another post. \u00a0It can be intimidating and so I walked. \u00a0But looking back now – it was the absolute best thing I could have done. \u00a0I really got to know the city and the districts and how the city \u00a0connected from north to south and east to west.<\/p>\n

Other very walkable cities would be Paris, San Francisco, Boston, Chicago, Seattle, Santa Fe to name a few. \u00a0Think about this seriously when deciding where to go.<\/p>\n

Uber is excellent in the cities where it\u2019s available, but you need to have a smartphone and download\/use an App. \u00a0If you can do it, then definitely put it in your arsenal of transportation modes. \u00a0Alternatively, if applicable, \u00a0stick \u00a0your hand out and hail a cab!<\/p>\n

So that\u2019s it (for now)! \u00a0I hope this motivates you and puts any fears you had about solo travel to rest. \u00a0Travelling on your own is one of the best experiences you will have. \u00a0So fantastic that it becomes addictive. \u00a0I still travel when I can with my daughter and friends, but I will always have at least one adventure on my own just for myself.<\/p>\n

Safe travels,<\/p>\n

Lois<\/p>\n

COMING SOON –\u00a0more tips from Lois The Solo Travel Warrior<\/h2>\n

PS\/ If you have a friend who needs a little encouragement please share Lois’s tips to help her get on with her travel dreams!<\/p>\n

If travel is a dream of yours just waiting to be fulfilled…take Action….start Dream Testing.<\/a><\/p>\n

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