Just getting to – and through – the airport in time for your flight is stressful enough in these post-pandemic days. Then there's the fun of getting on the aircraft – even if you have what's euphemistically called something like "priority boarding."
15.08.2023 - 13:13 / insider.com
My first solo trip — when I arrived in Nashville a few days ahead of a work trip in 2017 to revisit some old haunts from when I lived in Tennessee — was hardly the most inspiring. But it showed me that I could handle traveling by myself and that I actually kind of liked it.
Since then, I've hiked around the US on my own, spent some alone time at Disney World, and even explored foreign cities by myself.
Each trip merits its own unique packing list, but there are a few essentials I always pack when traveling solo.
I don't read enough when I'm at home, but I try to take advantage of the solitude when I'm solo traveling. Whether I'm stuck in a seat on a train or seeking a peaceful break by the water during a full-day hike, I like to have a book or magazine.
I'm still pretty old-school, so there's no e-reader in my backpack. Instead, I usually pack one or two lightweight books and the latest issue of National Geographic.
I'm a big fan of not listening to music when traveling in most cases. When I'm hiking, I like to listen to the sounds of nature, and when I'm in a massive city, people-listening can be just as amusing as people-watching.
But traveling alone can get lonely, so I like to listen to podcasts late at night. It almost feels like you're part of a conversation, which can be nice if you're not able to call a loved one because of spotty cell service.
I just make sure to download those podcasts before my trip so I can listen to them without an internet connection.
On my first solo trip to Disney World, I had one phone charger in my backpack, and I got caught in a typical Florida rainstorm — without a poncho, rookie mistake. It was day two of my trip, and the rain destroyed my charger.
Normally, I'd just borrow my travel companion's charger for the duration of the trip and order a new one when I get home. But I don't have that luxury when traveling alone. I find that traveling alone is also when I need my phone the most, whether it's for emergencies, navigation, or even keeping in touch with loved ones back home.
To be safe, I now pack two phone chargers and, because my phone's battery life isn't what it used to be, a portable power bank to charge my phone on the go. This is especially important when I'm visiting foreign countries, where I tend to need my phone more often.
Horror stories of pickpockets in big cities were enough to scare me into buying a money belt with RFID-blocking technology to keep people from swiping my credit-card information.
It's lightweight and can fit my phone, passport, money, and EpiPen. I can even fit in travel-size sunscreen or bug spray when necessary.
The money belt makes me feel safe in crowded cities, but it's also convenient on short hikes when I don't want a
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