5 Tips To Remember While Traveling Solo in Europe

Europe travel is sure a major milestone soon to be struck off your bucket list, but are you travelling alone? Yes, Europe is indeed much safer than most other destinations on your list like the America, Asian or African countries but solo travel needs you to be prepped up more than you have to be in a group. Here are 5 important tips to make that solo Europe trip be swift and full of lovely memories.

* Stay centrally near public attractions

Staying at Paddington in London, Dam Square in Amsterdam, Las Ramblas in Barcelona and Taksim Square in Istanbul can be added plus as you’d be in and around most public attractions in round the clock crowded areas. It doesn’t only mean added security but also lower costs of using public transport around the city. Moreover, you could take delight in the nightlife and be around till late hours without having to worry of isolated streets back to your hostel. There’d be shopping, food, and groceries all at a very short distance and you’d love your stay even more when you stay in the heart of the town.

* Learn a few words in the Local Language

A simple Bonjour can make the experience better in France and Hola could really break the ice in Spain. Learn on a few words in the local language like good morning, how are you? , Thankyou, Sorry, Please, and any other words to be used in daily life. Also you could purchase an Internet pack and translate any words you need instantly for swifter communication in countries with fewer English-speaking people.

* Know the places, rules and tax refunds

To know where you want to go, the places you want to visit and the knowledge of local rules and manners is an added plus. In Brussels, for instance, takeaway meals would cost less as they’d charge you an added price to sit around while having your meal. Similarly, in certain places they charge you more to sit on the rooftop or outside in the open than inside during rush and party hours in London. Also, the local legal rules are immensely important too as you do not want to end up seeing the police for offending the rules. If you plan on shopping, know in advance of the tax refunds as they could add up to a lot. Also, carry your passport along if you’re looking to receive tax refunds.

* Avoid looking expensive

The Burberry Trench might be your favorite through the winters and the Furla boots your go to through the rains but it is best to avoid looking expensive when travelling solo in Europe. A simple Swarovski studded watch invited me three potential theft threats in Paris and I wouldn’t have realized had I not narrated the incident to the receptionist at the hotel. Avoid solitaire diamonds, expensive bags and cameras or anything that makes you look expensive enough to be looted. Try and not carry too much cash and depend on credit cards as far as possible and avoid being caught studying the map in public. The last thing you want is to return looted from your travel.

* Pack super light

You are travelling alone and you do not want to be burdened with your own luggage over everything else. There is little chance you’d get any help and there sure going to be a lot of walking involved, with the luggage if you’re travelling by train. Travel as light as possible and maybe packing in advance could make you sure of how light your bags are and you could book for the no frills flight at the same cost.