Traveling solo can be an incredibly rewarding experience. When one travels fully on their own, they have the ability to listen to their own intuition fully when deciding what to do, and when exactly to do it. There are opportunities to be more present, without distractions of others, and fully in the zone of experiencing the sights, smells, and feelings in front of you.There are also more organic opportunities to talk to others and make connections, but, there are of course increased risks. The unfortunate side of traveling solo is that it is not always the safest of decisions. If you still are going to hike alone, though, then follow these 5 tips on traveling solo.

  1. Research your destinations in advance.
  2. Research your travel accommodations in advance.
  3. Tell a loved one (the more, the better) your travel details.
  4. Stay in safe, uncomfortable places that will allow you to rest peacefully. 
  5. Download offline maps so that you can still navigate safely without service.

Conclusion

Traveling alone may just be a life-changing experience for you. If this is the case, then make your adventure happen all on your own was the right choice! However, if you are in the position of first deciding on a solo trip, be sure to take this tips to heart and to consider your safety at all points in time during your trip. That means safety considerations when it comes to the weather and the elements, safety considerations when it comes to other people, and safety considerations when giving out any of your personal information.

If you are making a trip to Zion National Park alone, stay with us at the Ferber Resorts so that we can get your vacation to Zion National Park planned and ready! Zion National Park is the perfect place to practice your new solo traveling tips!