Wanderlust Travel Magazine (UK)

Make going solo an adventure

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Tucan Travel have been helping solo travellers on their adventures for over 31 years. Here, Operations Executive, Emma Nelson gives her top tips on how to ensure your journey on your own becomes the experience of a lifetime... Step out of your comfort zone Don’t be afraid. Travelling is all about new experience­s, so be brave and do things you may not normally do. For instance, stay in a family-run casa particular in Cuba and practise your Spanish; or in Oaxaca, Mexico, you could sample the local grasshoppe­rs at the Benito Juarez Market.

Do your research It’s always a good idea to read up on your destinatio­n before you go, whether that means poring over Wanderlust or learning a few words of the local language. Customs and traditions vary all over the world, so it’s good to be prepared. Solo travellers should seek out safety advice – such as which are the more risky areas, etc – and should also research any extra costs such as single supplement­s.

Have a bit of ‘me’ time Whether relaxing in a Moroccan hammam or taking a hike through Torres del Paine National Park in Chilean Patagonia, make sure you use some time to reflect and relax. Leave your stresses at the airport and use your travelling time to just ‘be you’.

Go on a group tour

Going solo doesn’t have to mean that you’re all on your own. A group tour is a great way to make new friends as well as giving you the chance to explore new – and off-the-beaten track – destinatio­ns with an expert guide leading the way. Tucan Travel’s tours in Colombia visit the ruins of Tierradent­ro, which are very hard to get to without a car (see p108 on how to win a solo Colombia adventure) – going with a group means you can explore remote destinatio­ns with ease.

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