Travelling solo can be daunting and heading out on your first solo trip, you’re probably wondering what to take on your first solo trip. You probably see the basics of what to take on your trips - the basics but this article dives deeper into what you might generally tend to forget before you set on a solo trip.
An average traveller travels for 21 days on a solo trip. You want to make sure that you travel light yet have all the solo-travelling essentials you need for your trip. Plan what you want to take ahead and do not take just in case items.
A good backpack, cabin bag and clothes are basic and essential.
Here are the essential items that you need for your first trip that might be forgotten and no one talks about:
Portable Adapter
Arguably the most important item in your bag. Get an adapter that is universal worldwide, making it easy and hassle free for you to figure out charging for all of your electronics. Hostels usually have charging stations near your bed - having a power adapter make it easy and accessible to have all your electronics charged and ready to go.
Swimming Trunks / Bathing Suit
If you are planning on going to a warmer country, you will likely take a dip in a pool or water body and a bathing suit comes in handy during those times. A lot of hostels also have pools so having swimming trunks always helps.
Sunscreen & Sunglasses
I wished I carried my sunglasses on my solo first trip. Sunscreen and sunglasses save you from burns and the sun rays during the long hours you spend walking around. It will protect you in the sun and help you be comfortable during the long walking tours and dips in the ocean.
Towel
A lot of hostels do not provide free towels and charge you for them. Carry one with you for your daily use and for the times you hit the beach – always comes in handy. I personally prefer my own towel for hygenic reasons - there is plenty of space to dry your towels, and you can never go wrong with carrying one.
Slippers
Living in hostels / airbnb’s, you need a pair of slippers. Having them just makes your experience so much more comfortable and sanitary. Using them during your bathroom runs or showers will save you from germs that you didnt know exist in bathrooms across hostels.
Number Lock
If you decide on staying at hostels, you will be sharing a room with other people. There are designated lockers for you to keep your belongings. A number lock gives you an additional layer of security during your stay.
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