Travelling solo

Okay, okay, I promise, last blog about travelling solo on here for a long time! But I thought it was important to cover a few things that I haven't before. It's sometimes hard to keep yourself on track and upbeat. So, here are my final few tips on how best to be by yourself:

Try to keep yourself motivated. Your time is your own so if you want to have a day off in bed (nursing a hangover?) then do it. But still try to get out, do stuff and meet people. I spent 2 days holed up in a hotel eating Dairylea Triangles watching Monsters University on the telly because I could not be bothered to do anything. I realised I had to check out of that hotel (with wifi in the room, worst incentive to leave your hotel) and get into a hostel - when I did I had the best time.

Stave off homesickness. Whether you're alone for a week or your whole 6 month trip, remember you'll be home one day and wishing you were back out. Make time to talk to your friends and family but don't stop yourself from doing stuff just because of them. For me, homesickness didn't increase whilst I was on my own, instead when I was around something incredible/having a nice time I would think that "My parents/friends/boyfriend would love that..." and that was what made me sad, that they were missing out. 

Remember, the world is your oyster. You can do whatever you want; breakfast in bed, with crumbs everywhere? Sure! Eating in an expensive restaurant that your friend on a tight budget couldn't afford? Done! Everything runs to your schedule, even if you don't want to do anything. At least you don't have to visit anything you're not interested in, wasting time and money, so make the most of it!

Hardly an exhaustive list but it covers the most obvious points, what would you add?

PS: Lorna is with me now, so I'm no longer SOLO!

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