Are you considering traveling alone in the near future? Great! It is one of the best ways to travel because you are responsible for your travel plan, you become more independent and perhaps most importantly: you also become more sociable and open when you meet remove others. Traveling alone is becoming more and more popular over the past few years and it's hard for you not to meet at least a few tourists alone when you travel. If you travel alone for the first time, try to come to a country that feels safe and comfortable. Vietnam is one of the most beautiful destinations in Southeast Asia and has quickly become a favorite destination for single travelers. You will have peace of mind when meeting other solo travelers there and find that traveling in Vietnam is both easy and safe.
If you want to put Vietnam on your travel itinerary, make sure you have applied for a Vietnamese visa before you go. For countries that are not on a visa exemption list or want to stay longer than 15 days, you need to apply for a visa. This process is very easy and can be done online if you choose to receive a Visa on arrival. It is a most popular option for tourists because you can register at home or anywhere you are in the world. There, there is no need to send important documents or to the Embassy. However, if you plan to come to Vietnam by road, you must submit an application to the Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate. There is a third option as well and it is named directly as E-Visa. It has an electronic visa that gives you a one-time entry, a 30-day visa. However, only a few selected countries can apply for this type of visa.
Once you decide to travel alone, be sure to prepare everything that can happen. Yes, traveling alone is unbelievable and has many advantages with travel alone. But there are also defects. Read on to find out some of the disadvantages of traveling alone and how you can prepare yourself.
Loneliness
This is probably the most obvious reason why it can be both difficult and scary. It has one thing being home alone in your country, that's something different when you're abroad. But these feelings are completely normal and they often go away when you meet your first friends abroad (this often happens when you first come to this new country). However, don't believe in being surrounded by people or even meeting like-minded people. There will be times when you're lonely and perfectly fine. That is not the worst thing that can happen to you. In fact, it may even be the best thing that can happen to you. We are always familiar with the people we know at home and we often don't have time alone. Take this time to learn more about yourself and do what you really want to do, such as reading a book or listening to a podcast.
Getting sick
If you have food poisoning or your head starts to hurt, you want a friend or anyone who can take water or give you aspirin. This can be especially difficult when you're traveling alone because you're never happy to overcome these difficulties yourself. But you will also quickly see how strangers will be willing to help you in these situations. Don't be afraid to ask a doctor to pick up a medicine room, electrolyte or anything you need. Even if you are completely unfamiliar.
Remember friends and family
It's never easy to leave your friends and family, and you may start missing them when you travel. However, it will always be a bit more difficult when you travel alone because if you go with a friend, at least you have them to talk about this. But when you leave people you know, it can be a bit challenging in the early days. Just remember that they are just a phone call from you.
Safe
Always remember to prioritize your safety. When you are alone, you are more exposed and therefore you need to be more cautious. Try to follow the tourist areas of the city where you know there are lots of people around, always follow your instincts and if possible, try to find a friend who wants to join you.
Plan your trip
It's great to travel alone because of the fact that you can plan everything according to your wishes. Basically you can do anything you want! However, with this freedom, it can also be difficult because of that: you have to do everything yourself. It can become overwhelming, difficult to understand and perhaps you even wish someone could make these decisions for you. But in the end, it's worth it because you can do exactly what you want to do. And that is the best feeling in the world.
If you want to put Vietnam on your travel itinerary, make sure you have applied for a Vietnamese visa before you go. For countries that are not on a visa exemption list or want to stay longer than 15 days, you need to apply for a visa. This process is very easy and can be done online if you choose to receive a Visa on arrival. It is a most popular option for tourists because you can register at home or anywhere you are in the world. There, there is no need to send important documents or to the Embassy. However, if you plan to come to Vietnam by road, you must submit an application to the Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate. There is a third option as well and it is named directly as E-Visa. It has an electronic visa that gives you a one-time entry, a 30-day visa. However, only a few selected countries can apply for this type of visa.
Once you decide to travel alone, be sure to prepare everything that can happen. Yes, traveling alone is unbelievable and has many advantages with travel alone. But there are also defects. Read on to find out some of the disadvantages of traveling alone and how you can prepare yourself.
Loneliness
This is probably the most obvious reason why it can be both difficult and scary. It has one thing being home alone in your country, that's something different when you're abroad. But these feelings are completely normal and they often go away when you meet your first friends abroad (this often happens when you first come to this new country). However, don't believe in being surrounded by people or even meeting like-minded people. There will be times when you're lonely and perfectly fine. That is not the worst thing that can happen to you. In fact, it may even be the best thing that can happen to you. We are always familiar with the people we know at home and we often don't have time alone. Take this time to learn more about yourself and do what you really want to do, such as reading a book or listening to a podcast.
Getting sick
If you have food poisoning or your head starts to hurt, you want a friend or anyone who can take water or give you aspirin. This can be especially difficult when you're traveling alone because you're never happy to overcome these difficulties yourself. But you will also quickly see how strangers will be willing to help you in these situations. Don't be afraid to ask a doctor to pick up a medicine room, electrolyte or anything you need. Even if you are completely unfamiliar.
Remember friends and family
It's never easy to leave your friends and family, and you may start missing them when you travel. However, it will always be a bit more difficult when you travel alone because if you go with a friend, at least you have them to talk about this. But when you leave people you know, it can be a bit challenging in the early days. Just remember that they are just a phone call from you.
Safe
Always remember to prioritize your safety. When you are alone, you are more exposed and therefore you need to be more cautious. Try to follow the tourist areas of the city where you know there are lots of people around, always follow your instincts and if possible, try to find a friend who wants to join you.
Plan your trip
It's great to travel alone because of the fact that you can plan everything according to your wishes. Basically you can do anything you want! However, with this freedom, it can also be difficult because of that: you have to do everything yourself. It can become overwhelming, difficult to understand and perhaps you even wish someone could make these decisions for you. But in the end, it's worth it because you can do exactly what you want to do. And that is the best feeling in the world.
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