I TRAVEL ALONE: 10 TIPS TO FOLLOW IF YOU GO ON VACATION THIS SUMMER WITHOUT FRIENDS OR BOYFRIEND - NEWS - GOSSIP

I travel alone: 10 essential tips to follow if you go on vacation this summer without friends or boyfriend

According to a recent study by Booking.com, compared to five years ago, the number of women who have decided to go solo have increased and the phenomenon seems to continue to grow, even in Italy, a country where the Italian Touring Club has counted one million and 400 thousand in 2013.

Women with a high cultural level and multilingual, determined and independent, curious and courageous. In her thirties and often single. Here is the identikit of the typical woman who loves to organize her own holiday and leave without a companion, to enjoy the freedom of travel to the fullest.

Do you identify yourself in this profile? Are you thinking of leaving for the adventure alone? Nothing against it, just remember to follow these 10 tips that will help you and make your holiday safer and more carefree.

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1. Airbnb or couch surfing

If you are looking for the ideal accommodation with Airbnb or couch surfing, be sure to choose not only based on cost, but ESPECIALLY based on user comments. Better to trust those who have left more than one review to avoid unpleasant surprises ...

2. Local friends

Use social networks or dedicated apps to make friends with local girls even before leaving. You can plan in advance some local experiences not to be missed or arrange a meeting directly with your new virtual friends.

3. Leave your itinerary to someone you trust

Once you have established the stages of your journey, booked the trips and places where you will stay, leave your detailed itinerary to one (or more) trusted friends, sisters or mothers. It is always good that someone knows exactly where to find you at any time and in case they need to contact you or you find yourself in trouble.

4. Make sure

Consider purchasing an insurance policy. On Worldnomads.com you can, for example, take out insurance that covers not only any medical expenses, but also the loss of luggage, the cancellation of a flight or damage to a car. rented.

5. Travel light

We know it's not easy, because we women, if we could, would also take the house with us when we travel, but really try to limit yourself to the bare minimum. Because it will be you alone who will have to carry the luggage and the heavier and cumbersome it will be, the harder it will be! And then, let's face it, a good part of what you would pack, most likely you wouldn't even need it ...

6. Don't keep all your money in one place

Hide some money in the box of sanitary pads or in a sock: no one will look there! When you are on the beach, this Bronzer Safe can be very useful: a smart container completely identical to a very common tanning tube. Just open the cap. watertight, slip into documents, money and mobile phone and then you can enjoy the well-deserved relaxation, in the quiet knowledge that it is unlikely that a thief will be ready to risk for a simple and completely worthless sunscreen. You can find it on Troppotogo.it at 11 about euros.

7. Buy an additional battery for your smartphone

What if your smartphone forfeits? In order not to give up having devices always charged and ready to use, on the market you will find many types of additional battery, such as Freepower Voyager by Cellularline which, with its 2200MAH, is ideal for travelers because it is also equipped with an integrated elastic to attach to bikes. , umbrellas, backpacks, shoppers and beach bags. Thanks to the silicone coating, it resists bumps and falls, while the cap on the front protects the connectors from sand, splashes and dust. Comfortable, essential and available in yellow, blue, orange and pink. Price: about 20 euros.

8. Always be alert

When you ride alone you can't afford to let your guard down. If you love walking around listening to music, hold only one earphone in your ear, so you can hear with the other if someone calls you. If you stop to get a ticket or are in line to enter a museum, make sure you always have your bag closed and guarded, just a moment of distraction to ruin your entire holiday!

9. Set up an extra budget

A small amount of money to keep for emergencies can always be useful. One evening when you are particularly tired and do not want to take public transport, you can hail a taxi without fear of not being able to pay for it.

10. Bring a selfie stick

It's the fashion of the moment, you can't think of taking a trip without capturing the most salient moments and sharing them in real time with friends and relatives! Not having someone who can take the best photos of you and not wanting to risk entrusting your smartphone to a stranger, you can equip yourself with a practical stick for self-portraits, such as the Selfie Stick 4 Style by Rollei that folds and fits comfortably in a clutch bag (22 cm), but extends up to 90 cm if necessary. Price: 34.99 euros.