Top 5 Solo Travel Fears and How To Beat Them 

My only tip is, the next time fear slowly creeps it’s way into your heart, remember that the hardest thing about getting started… is getting started. :)

I've currently been solo traveling, I'm a 19 year old female and I've absolutely loved my time. Being alone gives you so much more freedom!

i just got back from a solo trip to Italy.. I was there for 11 days and went to Venice, Rome, and Pescara. I didn't plan ANYTHING!!! literally nothing besides the first three days, it was amazing and I'm so happy I didn't plan anything. I met so many amazing people.

I've been travelling solo around the world for the past two years and while I enjoy trips with family and friends, you cannot beat going it alone. The flexibility of being able to do what you want to do and go at your own pace. I also find that you meet more people when you travel solo because people are really interested to know why you're there alone. Safety is important though and it's something that you have to bear in mind.

Thank you so much for sharing these 5 tips Lindsay. It is so sad that some women can be put off traveling solo due to fear after hearing so many scare stories, but they'd be missing out on so much in life. I'd like to add though that I strongly believe that we solo female travelers should also know ways to defend ourselves if we are ever being attacked and help to lessen our fears. Not all of us have time to take self defense classes however, so I'd like to share some tips which I have learned. I've been taking Krav Maga for women classes for self-defense and I've learned that the best self- defense targets on a mans body for women, and the best ways of striking them are as follows: - the eyes (finger poke them) - the nose (palm heel strike upwards) - the throat (chopping like actions) - the testicles (knee / kick / punch / slap / grab-twist-pull and *hold on to them tightly* until he collapses and passes out within a matter of seconds) - the knees (sideways kick to dislocate) I've been taught that even a trained, determined teenage girl could easily take down a man if she goes for these targets, especially if she goes *fast* and *hard* for the *eyes* or the *testicles* (or "high balls" and "low balls" as I've also heard them called.) If a man has removed his trousers and he is about to rape you, then *his testicles will now be extremely vulnerable* to a "grab, twist, pull and hold" counterattack. You should snatch them and keep squeezing and pulling them as hard as you can until he passes out in under 8 seconds - and trust me, he will. You can even use both hands, and it's still just as effective even if you only manage to get hold of one testicle. When a man has his testicles forcefully squeezed it causes him to curl over, collapse, convulse and quickly lose all of his strength before he collapses and passes out or goes into shock in under 8 seconds. Most importantly this holds true no matter how big and strong he is - a wonderful natural advantage we females have, and we should all be more aware of it and how to do it. We can all take advantage of the extreme vulnerability of a mans testicles to being squeezed if we're ever being attacked and his testicles become within reach. After all, this is a powerful natural advantage in combat *all* females have. I really wish that more women and girls were made aware of this technique. It has literally saved many women throughout the world. The women of Somalia for example even have a name for it and they call the move "Qworegoys". Mothers teach their daughters to reach under their attackers tunic and grab, twist, and pull his testicles until he passes out, and to also tuck their head in until the point he loses consciousness in case he initially starts to fight back. We can all stay safe and lessen our fears if we know how and where to strike on an attackers body.

OMG I'M LITERALLY SO GLAD I FOUND THIS CHANNEL !! IT'S INSPIRING ME TO JUST DO IT TOO !

Going on my first solo trip in the fall and I can't wait!! Thanks so much for this video 😊

This is awesome. Thankyou so much Lindsay you're incredible xoxo

Thanks for this, I've recently decided to quit my job and travel for at least a year. This has helped quell some of the pre travel nerves :)

Thanks for the video! Great tips!

really solid and real world advice - thanks!

Last year I did a last minute trip to Rome for a week so I decided to book through a travel group so that they can get everything together and since I was traveling solo and never been to Europe and it was great. It gave me the courage I needed and am now doing a three week solo trip to Greece this June. I am nervous because this time I am completely on my own so I make sure I did some research and make an itinerary of everywhere I want to go and the times the place places close. Plus I printed out all my hotel/Airbnb info along with copies of my passport. All I have to worry about is figuring out the transportation once I get there. Though I have everything I think I need together, I still feel nervous to be solo traveling since it is my first time. Your videos have helped me figure out what to expect when traveling solo.

Lindsay I've said this so many time but your amazing. Thanks for informative videos as always! 😘

I totally agree with your points. Honestly, you can't worry about all the little things. Be prepared, don't be oblivious to your surroundings, but most of the time you are just as safe as being in America. I usually do my research on locations first, so I usually stay away from unsafe countries.

I'm moving to Southeast Asia in a week and this just made me feel more comfortable about the move. LOVE your videos btw! Thx😊

You hit all the major points. Your last point is so important to any traveler, to focus on their trip in the here and now without consuming a lot of that time with associates and family back home, no matter how pissed off they may get. You rob your enjoyment by trying to please them and in turn diminish your travel experience.

You're amazing! I love all your videos! They're so helpful, with such nice editing and always full of these good vibes you know? And, of course, you're so cool and inspiring! Wish I could meet you!

Solo travel can be scary, especially if it's your first time traveling alone. I’m also solo traveler. I've been travelling solo around the world for the past few years. Solo travelling allows you to explore places at your own pace, and you can meet new people when you travel.

I know this will sound silly but my first solo trip was to Disney World and honestly it was an amazing trip and learning experience. I learned a lot about my travel style and actually how to take care of my health on vacation. Disney may sound easy but it can be intense if you're not prepared or you underestimate what you need. It also teaches you how to have a great time on a budget because it can be extremely expensive but if you can budget there, you can budget anywhere. I've gone on a few solo trips since then (first fully solo international trip in 2 months !!) and had a great time all because of what I learned at Disney 😁

Thanks for the helpful tip! Heading for my first solo trip in 2 days!

That`s a huuuge video for me. I`m traveling alone in Vietnam in one month! First time visiting Asia also. Well, i know i`m gonna get back home much stronger and independent ;)

I just love ur channel! First international trip countdown in 7 days. Going from U.S. to CapeTown, South Africa! Wish me well. 😘😝

Thank you. I'm still so scared, but this helped a bit. I'm going to Japan for 31 days. First time traveling and first time leaving home.

I'm going on a solo trip to Chicago in two weeks. I was feeling alittle nervous but this video made me feel better.

Thanks for being real and not just saying everything is perfect!

thank you so much for this! ... best get saving!!! x

This is great!!!! Thank u

thank you for this!

After coming back from a week of Vietnam while travelling with a friend, I realized I love travelling solo a lot more. Complete freedom. But ay Vietnam wasn't so bad at all and it turned out to be as great compared to my week solo in Japan. :)

these are some wonderful tips! i'm definetly forwarding these to one of my coworkers in the hopes that it'll convince him to take that trip to The Phillipines by himself, instead of hoping for someone who will want to go with him

- Haha - I loved this! Yes. Fear is literally the only fear (annnnd spiders. Effff spiderssss!! 😦) I seen your ad on TY the other day (I forget which company you were partnered with) ...pretty cool, though. Congrats!

Cool videos! I can recommend you look up serpenza and maybe copy a bit of his style, his videos are amazing to watch, it would really be icing on the cake if you would talk about your trips while walking on site, and show what you are talking about.

I clicked this just to leave this comment.....I travel alone. And it is the biggest buzz I know. Each day is an adventure, I'm the captain and crew of the ship, and I do what I want. Fear has never really come into it (other than if I lose my passport/cash - but there is a contingency for that too). Fun not fear and the adventure continues.....enjoy safe travels. ✌💗

thanks for the info and inspiration

Thanks! I'm traveling alone on Tuesday

Thanks! I am going to travel alone for a month this summer to Ecuador:)

Thank you very much.

My biggest fear is under budgeting. I have done tons of research but wonder if I should increase my budget amount for two different continents

Such a great video

Why am I more anxious after I watched this video than before?😔

I that you said start small. Many travel vloggers I've watched don't say this. I belive that the only way, not just the best way to feel comfortable and confident with solo travel is to start small by going to destinations close to your home town. I did that. My first solo trip was to Chicago when I was in college. I had so much fun I went there many times. Then I started visiting other American cities such as Las Vegas, Boston, Washington D.C. I'm now planning a trip to New York City.

I'm going to NYC for the GovsBall music festival by myself. I've never been to NYC or a music festival and I'm excited and nervous at the same time

I'm sitting in the checking in Gate now boarding soon. I'm solo traveling and watching this video hopefully I won't get sick or injured or scammed I'll check back in with the outcome in 10 days.

I leave on a massive solo trip in 4 days!! im 21 and i'm so so so for it!! vlogging through my gopro! :D

"I don't know what I am doing" - who does? You don't know the place. "You won't make any friends or you will be homesick" - introverted as I am, I think it would be impossible not to make at least a friend, and being homesick... yeh... might happen. "You will probably get sick" - I hadn't really thought much about this... but in Europe we have this European Health Card so it would be fine to go to a hospital if necessary. And if an insurance would suffice to go to other places, then it should be that bad, I guess. But my fears are the other things you mentioned... "Something bad could happen" + "I'll lose my passport/get robbed". I might one day manage to do a little trip on my own.

Hey Lindsay, I was thinking of going travelling in the near future and documenting all of it. Did filming ever become not fun or so annoying that you stopped? Love your vids

I’m going to be backpacking South America, Southeast Asia, Beijing China, and Jaipur India starting in May next year.

Came for advice how to get over solo travel fears. Now I fear to leave my house. 😆

Number 1!

This is why I really prefer listening/watching female solo travelers sometimes because if they can do it so can I.

Can you advise me on how you manage your money and go travel

your awesome! were you at? im going to thailand soon, & doing awesome things! & traveling i can't get enough!! maybe ill meet u on the way!;) hah i prob. will;) see ya!

I was literally just thinking..."when is she going to post a new video?" And then I checked my subscriptions and I'm 7 hours late! Soy estupido

Travelling solo for 7 weeks now in Europe. My biggest fear is eating alone in a restaurant. That sucks

I plan on traveling solo by train for the first time and my biggest fear is that I won't be able to find the right tracks that I have to be on and catch the right train lol

How do you find things to do when you are travelling. Like when I go to a new place I don't know where to go.

I want to do a student exchange program and my parents are all for and trying to push me to do it (there is a program where if they host a family, I can go with a host family for free in another country) but I am just to scared. It probably wont happen for another year or so if at all, but I'm mostly terrified of traveling alone on a plane and going through airport security alone at the age of 14-15. Any tips?

Fear cuts deeper than swords :p

Doesn't it feel a bit lonely to travel alone ? I've been travelling with friends in Asia and I can't picture myself doing this alone and not sharing anything ... it kind of makes me sad ..?

My fear is traveling back home alone on a plane(I’m a minor)

Hey Lindsay I was wondering what is your tip about using your money while traveling abroad. Cash, debit or credit cards? Thanks.

Im kinda scared because tomorrow im flying somewhere with my school, and If I die its not like my whole family will, im the only one. They would have to mourn my death.

i’m not scared to go i’m scared to book, which is weird 😩

this tune is killing me

Also learn jujitsu

I'm not afraid of robbing etc my only fear is I'll b bored out of my mind because I'll be lonely

My fear in traveling solo 1. Run out of money in a country 2. Might be killer, raped, or kidnapped 3. Ghost in a hotel. Lol

Come to Ireland :)

Simple: stay home.

That's a huntsman spider (Heteropoda venatoria). People like them because they eat cockroaches!

That bgm sucks