<input type&equals;"hidden" value&equals;"" data-essbisPostContainer&equals;"" data-essbisPostUrl&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;yodoozy&period;com&sol;essentials-for-a-solo-trip&sol;" data-essbisPostTitle&equals;"Essentials For A Solo Trip" data-essbisHoverContainer&equals;""><div class&equals;"fr-view"><p data-empty&equals;"true">Travelling alone is not just a trend but a life-changing experience&period; But planning a solo trip can be a tasking and exhausting process&period; It’s not easy to decide what to pack and what to leave&period; A lot depends on the purpose of your travel&period; If you are planning to explore a city like a wanderer&comma; you need to be ready for unexpected circumstances&period; The most important travel advice is to keep it light so you can carry your luggage alone&period; With the advances in mobile technology&comma; your phone can function as a camera so you don’t need to carry one if you want to travel light&period; Unless you are a photographer who wants to click really great pictures&period; While there are other essentials like toiletries&comma; etc&comma; here are some essentials that you should carry for a safe and easy trip&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"margin&colon; 0in&semi; margin-bottom&colon; &period;0001pt&semi; font-size&colon; 16px&semi; font-family&colon; Calibri&semi;"><img class&equals;"fr-fic fr-dib wp-image-4443" src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;i0&period;wp&period;com&sol;yodoozy&period;com&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2019&sol;03&sol;travel-photographer-1-1435173&period;jpg&quest;w&equals;1160&amp&semi;ssl&equals;1" width&equals;"712" height&equals;"554" data-id&equals;"4443" data-essbisindex&equals;"10" &sol;><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p data-empty&equals;"true"><strong>Sturdy Luggage<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Whether it’s a suitcase or a backpack make sure it’s sturdy&period; Check in advance for all faulty zips and pockets before you start packing&period; If these are faulty then get them repaired&period; Your suitcase should be sturdy and waterproof so that your clothes and other valuables are safe&period; Your back should have a well-padded strap so that it doesn’t hurt to carry it for long hours&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong>Strong Shoes<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Don’t carry too many shoes&period; Carry one extra pair of shoes just in case one is damaged&comma; you can use the other one&period; Carry a pair of flip-flops also&period; Depending on your hotel booking you might need them&period; If you have booked an Airbnb or a hostel for yourself&comma; you might need them&period; Make sure your shoes are comfortable for long walks&period; Leave those heels at home&comma; you won’t need them&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"margin&colon; 0in&semi; margin-bottom&colon; &period;0001pt&semi; font-size&colon; 16px&semi; font-family&colon; Calibri&semi;"><img class&equals;"fr-fic fr-dib wp-image-4444" src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;i0&period;wp&period;com&sol;yodoozy&period;com&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2019&sol;03&sol;sushi-4-1558538&period;jpg&quest;w&equals;1160&amp&semi;ssl&equals;1" width&equals;"712" height&equals;"534" data-id&equals;"4444" data-essbisindex&equals;"12" &sol;><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p data-empty&equals;"true"><strong>Money Belt or Hidden Money bag<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>It is a good idea not to keep all your money and cards in one place&period; Divide them&period; Keep some in a wallet and in your purse&comma; pocket or wallet and some in a hidden belt bag&period; Hide some money in your suitcase also&period; This helps in case you are mugged or leave your bag somewhere&period; You will have some money to call for help or contact someone in an emergency&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong>Wipes<br &sol;>&NewLine;<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Carry any type of wipes&period; These are really handy when you don’t have time to shower or have been on the road for quite long&period; It is also really useful if you are planning to go for a trek or if you are going camping&period; You can find shower wipes also online&period; Carry them along for those sweaty moments&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"margin&colon; 0in&semi; margin-bottom&colon; &period;0001pt&semi; font-size&colon; 16px&semi; font-family&colon; Calibri&semi;"><img class&equals;"fr-fic fr-dib wp-image-4442" src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;i1&period;wp&period;com&sol;yodoozy&period;com&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2019&sol;03&sol;travellers-1427703-1&period;jpg&quest;w&equals;1160&amp&semi;ssl&equals;1" width&equals;"712" height&equals;"949" data-id&equals;"4442" data-essbisindex&equals;"8" &sol;><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p data-empty&equals;"true"><strong>Emergency Contact Card&sol; Medical Card<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>When travelling to a country where you don’t know anyone&comma; a contact card or a medical card could be life-saving&period; Create three or four of these contact cards mentioning the emergency contact&comma; your blood group&comma; etc&period; Keep one with you at all times and one in your luggage&period; In case you are in an accident people will know whom to contact&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong>Mini Bungee Cord<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>A Mini Bunjee cord is a piece of small equipment but it is really useful&period; You can use it to fasten a door or tie up a bag&period; It can also be extended to be used as a mini clothesline to hang clothes&period; It can be very handy if your bag’s zip is busted&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"margin&colon; 0in&semi; margin-bottom&colon; &period;0001pt&semi; font-size&colon; 16px&semi; font-family&colon; Calibri&semi;"><img class&equals;"fr-fic fr-dib wp-image-4440" src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;i2&period;wp&period;com&sol;yodoozy&period;com&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2019&sol;03&sol;backpacker-1477833&period;jpg&quest;w&equals;1160&amp&semi;ssl&equals;1" width&equals;"712" height&equals;"533" data-id&equals;"4440" data-essbisindex&equals;"6" &sol;><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p data-empty&equals;"true"><strong>Snack Bars<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Take a number of snack bars along with you&period; You can remove the boxes and seal them in a ziplock bag&period; They are an easy snack especially when you are going for a trek or are going camping&period; The cuisine or the food may not be as per your taste&period; It is always better to have these handy than to go hungry&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong>A Packable Jacket<br &sol;>&NewLine;<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Carry a packable warm jacket&period; You can roll this up and keep in your backpack or suitcase&period; These are usually very compact and fit easily even in a small pocket&period; Unfold them and use it if you feel chilly or are out on a trek&period; These jackets are also handy for flights&period; As it tends to get cold in the plane&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p data-empty&equals;"true">Photo by <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;unsplash&period;com&sol;photos&sol;gbaeHydpgtE&quest;utm&lowbar;source&equals;unsplash&amp&semi;utm&lowbar;medium&equals;referral&amp&semi;utm&lowbar;content&equals;creditCopyText">Chris Hayashi<&sol;a> on <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;unsplash&period;com&sol;search&sol;photos&sol;backpacker&quest;utm&lowbar;source&equals;unsplash&amp&semi;utm&lowbar;medium&equals;referral&amp&semi;utm&lowbar;content&equals;creditCopyText">Unsplash<&sol;a><&sol;p>&NewLine;<div id&equals;"zfWrap">&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab;&NewLine; 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