Get the app
Moving Abroad
Moving Abroad
on
DizzyRaccoon
DizzyRaccoon
Freelancer

Solo travelling as a noob: need some advice

I’m graduating in October, and wanna take a break for 2 months before I officially become a “corporate slave”. As a girl I’ve never had the freedom/opportunity to travel solo internationally and I am planning on visiting Thailand in mid Oct. I’d love some tips on:

  1. How to overcome the fear (I’m someone who’s watched wayyy too may true crime shows and I’m paranoid lol)

  2. How to calculate expenses for a week long trip to Thailand from Blore (I’ve heard it’s mostly b/w 60-75K)

Any help would be appreciated! ✨

21mo ago
Talking product sense with Ridhi
9 min AI interview5 questions
Round 1 by Grapevine
WigglyDonut
WigglyDonut
CityMall21mo

Had done the same thing post graduating
It was scary at times, just being out in the mountains sometimes all by myself (I had gone to Himachal)

But overall, I think it was an important experience. Just helps with knowing a little bit more about you. Nothing will happen - statistically speaking

DizzyRaccoon
DizzyRaccoon
Freelancer21mo

Yeah it really is an important experience and it’s definitely something that I’ve been wanting to do for ages!

DizzyLlama
DizzyLlama
Atlys21mo

@Kingslayer , for a girl that doesn't suit as a Username. FYI, that's the Username I generally use everywhere🤣

Anyways, kudos for planning international trip. Solo travels are a bit scary at the beginning, you should be fine, check some online blogs/resources for places to visit and what all items to take while backpacking.

For expenses - Divide it in these segments and figure out the costs based on online research - Food Hotel/accommodation Travel - Public transport or Cab etc Visa Fees, flight tickets Shopping for local items etc Sightseeing and paying for any specific events or rides in parks etc

DizzyRaccoon
DizzyRaccoon
Freelancer21mo

Thanks for the advice! :)

FloatingWaffle
FloatingWaffle
PayU21mo

Just go for it... If you are feeling to much hesitation then take a partner.

If spent carefully budget is enough for 2-3 weeks to be honest.

DizzyRaccoon
DizzyRaccoon
Freelancer21mo

The reason I’m going alone is ‘cause friends have some or the other issues i.e. budget/strict parents etc. and I’m single so a partner is outta question 🥲

DizzyLlama
DizzyLlama
Atlys21mo

Also @Kingslayer , which degree are you graduating from?

Discover more
Curated from across
Life Beyond Work
Life Beyond Work11mo
by FloatingPancakeUrban Company

Suggestion for trip

Hi all, I have 1.5 months of free time before I start my next job. I am looking for destinations to travel (solo) in this time, and would appreciate any ideas. Following details: Travel date: July 1- July 20 Duration: 5-10 days Destinat...

Adulting
Adulting11mo
by GigglyBurritoSoftware Engineer

How do you plan solo travelling ?

Hey guys I’ve never travelled solo in my entire life. Where and How should I start?

There are few questions I’ve like:

  1. How to handle accommodations?
  2. Concern about the safety and security.
  3. How to decide which places to visi...
Top comments
user

1. I usually book hostels on Hostelworld for both Indian and International trips. Helps to meet people, it also creat...

user

Accommodation hostels Safety, i usually travel with friends. But find correct people group up with them. Make atlea...

Misc
Misc23mo
by ZestyQuokkaFounder

Start Travelling SOLO

I've been stuck with a strong urge to go on a vacation somewhere. The last I went was in March 2021; since then, only work trips (if at all)

I have visited 16 out of 29 states for work or family holidays.

Now need the confidence to tr...