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It will be the best vacation of your life.
If you are stuck in an airport, on a long train, or just looking to watch something in your bed at night, having episodes or movies on the Netflix app is a great option. Download it at home or when you have WiFi, and you can watch any time without data charges.
Just in case anything happens, it's good to have a trusted person know your plans.
Tours and excursions can be VERY expensive if you're alone, so do your research, read reviews, and pick some that you really want to do and seem worth the cost. Lots of people actually love the hop-on, hop-off bus tours (usually in most major/tourist cities). When I went to Kauai, I did a doors-off helicopter tour and it was the most amazing experience of my life. Worth the $300 tbh.
First of all, you should always have a legit suitcase because it will just be a better investment in the long run. I find that having one with a lock is great so you can assure no one will break into it. But of course, also make sure your hostel has lockers because you don't want anyone stealing your suitcase. I have an Away bag, and while it costs a lot of money, it has a lifetime guarantee and has great features. There's also this one by eBags that's cheaper, but doesn't have an ejectable battery for charging your phone.
Yes, it looks dumb sometimes. But you'll have pictures to last a lifetime.
If you're not a morning person, that's fine, but remember that you might have a lot of walking or exploring to do, and you'll want to soak up as much as you can.
Obviously you should try the local cuisine, but if you need to save cash, packing filling snacks like nuts and protein bars can be a lifesaver.
If you're in another country, you'll definitely want to find places with WiFi! You are usually safe with a mega company like Starbucks.
No matter if you're traveling domestically or internationally, or with friends or solo, this is always a good thing to do.
I cannot stress this enough. If you go into a solo trip thinking you're going to be alone and miserable, you're going to be alone and miserable. Have confidence! Embrace your freedom! Make friends! Traveling solo can make you so empowered, and no one else is in charge of your plans beyond you. I promise you will love it if you think positive! :)