ALL BY MYSELF...

How to keep your s**t together when flying solo

PROTECT YOUR ID

Take pictures of all your important documents and save to a Dropbox drive so you can access them everywhere.

THINK LIKE DAD

Pack two lots of money in different places, a torch and some electrical tape – when your flip-flops snap, this will save you.

SAVVY SNAPPING

Need a picture taking, but wary of thieves? Go super-early before the crowds appear, and use the video timer on your iPhone.

FA M I LY MATTERS

Give at least one person back home a copy of your upcoming plans and schedule in weekly Skype check-ins.

ROOM FOR A SMALL ONE?

Avoid annoying room supplements by using Airbnb, Couchsurfing.com or Mercury Holidays (Mercuryholidays.co.uk).

HOOK UP WITH A HUN

Find a travel buddy online. Check out Facebook group Girls Love Travel and popular womenonly app Bungee Girl. ◆