money off of a second person they'll charge you extra to make up the difference some companies will pair you with another solo traveler if you ask or you can just look at the fine print to see if the single supplement exists one last thing to consider is travel insurance it covers most accidents that happen abroad but some also reimburse you if you have to cancel you can find it through third party providers however make sure to check in with your own insurance first as they may cover things or offer add-ons certain credit cards will also offer coverage too though she was with friends our editor lauren was happy to have car insurance when they popped a tire while in ireland insurance won't stop things from going wrong however it can prevent that uh oh what now feeling traveling solo is a chance to be spontaneous however a little planning doesn't hurt so take the time to prioritize on what you want to get out of your trip that way when you get to your destination you can get started on your sightseeing and pick up other ideas along the way look up restaurants and destinations that you want to see before you get there mark businesses on google maps using their want to go feature so you can reference it when it's time to find food or an activity you'll cut down on time when deciding what to do next if you don't happen to find something better you can also talk to locals to see what places they recommend and what you should skip however be realistic on how much you're cramming in avoid burning out early by taking a night in if that's what you think you need since you don't have a travel companion there's absolutely zero pressure to keep someone else happy with your travel plans getting takeout and people watching from your local hotel balcony can be just as exciting as a night out in the city once all of your documents are up to date and you've confirmed any necessary visas you'll want to keep that information on hand at all times take photos and keep them secure on your phone or your computer so you have them on you at all times in case you lose the real documents it's also worth creating a spreadsheet with any key travel info you have including flights key dates and where you're staying share this info with select family or friends so that they know where to find you in case of emergency it'll also help keep you organized without someone to wake you up when you sleep through your alarm you'll need to make it to your flight all on your own however the great thing about traveling solo is that if you do miss a flight or tour it doesn't impact anyone else's trip that said there still may be consequences if you arrive late at your destination some hotels hostels and airbnbs have limited check-in times so make sure to factor that in when you're looking for places to stay it may be good to find something that allows for a later check-in time if you need some flexibility even when you're in a foreign country technology is a tool that can help you feel right at home if you get a local sim card or pay for travel wi-fi you can stay in touch with friends and family plus you may want to consider sharing your location with a few people so that they can check in every once in a while other small gear may seem insignificant but can make a huge difference noise-cancelling headphones or old-fashioned earplugs will help you sleep if you end up bunking with a snoring
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