7 Solo TRAVEL HACKS - you MUST know before going

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  • Опубликовано: 21 ноя 2024

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  • @wouterolsthoorn1269
    @wouterolsthoorn1269 2 года назад +62

    Timestamps:
    0:45 Accommodation
    2:04 Freedom
    3:18 Navigation
    4:29 Safety
    6:51 Approachable
    8:00 Confidence
    9:13 Meeting like-minded people
    Very informative video Joel, just putting this here for the ease of use. 🙂
    Tip nr 8: Never show your real time location on social media, keep at least a few hours/1 day between posts for some security. Or at least be aware of the risk of tracking.

  • @triarb5790
    @triarb5790 3 года назад +101

    Excellent tips.
    Solo travel when young, yes definitely stay in hostels, I agree. I met many people the world over who have remained my friends for life and this has also meant other of places to stay for free too.
    As I've got older, I love my guest house room and being able to shut out other travellers!
    I have also found as I'm now an older female that I'm largely invisible ( it's a thing the world over we over 50s know well) and I rarely get hassled any more. In fact I'm more likely to be offered help, it's honestly liberating. Vive La Wrinkles!
    I've travelled solo for 35 years. It's forces me to be outgoing, confident and highly organised, none of which comes naturally to me.
    Biggest tips for women solo travellers:
    1. Dress respecting the local culture that you are, after all, there to experience. A tan will come, you don't actually need to flash your tits n vagazzle in the middle of downtown Hanoi or Nairobi.
    2. If your gut is telling you it doesn't feel right to go somewhere, trust that instinct, it is usually spot on. I learnt this one the hard way and definitely have had some close calls.
    3. Hide money like he suggested, I totally agree with him. Your bra is such a good place to slip money into! Or sew a pocket inside the leg of pants, or inside jacket lining. I've even sewn a pocket onto knickers! .. just remember to take the money out before washing!.. I even know someone who went a step further using a condom and her ..."imagination"!
    The world is incredible, I hope you get to experience it again soon.

    • @OHSOKIMBERLY
      @OHSOKIMBERLY 2 года назад +3

      Doing my first backpack trip in less than 3 months and I'm over 50 😁

    • @VoiAhoyTV
      @VoiAhoyTV 2 года назад

      Also a knife if you were ever to be held at knife/hun point. You never know what people will do for a fake £15 gold ring.

    • @anups7958
      @anups7958 Год назад

      Same..as a 40+ solo traveller I really need a room of my own to shut the door and close out the world.

    • @anups7958
      @anups7958 Год назад

      Only hassle or solo travelling…costs can be sometimes high! when catching a taxi or vehicle on my own or booking some kind of experience…it can pinch the pocket.

    • @hutch3513
      @hutch3513 9 месяцев назад

      @@VoiAhoyTV or just give them the ring?

  • @fahadfailchawyy808
    @fahadfailchawyy808 2 года назад +25

    Solo travel is way much better than any other travel because of freedom, as for money I use 2 wallets, 1- the broke wallet I keep low money for a day and recharge, 2- the second wallet has credit cards etc and never leaves the safebox at the hotel, it's always good and always works, whenever anything happens you can just say ( it's my last day I spent all my money )

  • @kalinageorgieva2003
    @kalinageorgieva2003 3 года назад +42

    This type of videos is so helpful for people that want to travel. I hope you keep doing them.

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  3 года назад +1

      Aww thank you, I hope I’m helping people out!

    • @zuesdae
      @zuesdae 2 года назад

      Can I get a are for $500?

  • @ascottadventure9939
    @ascottadventure9939 3 года назад +5

    Guesthouses are the best! I got to teach the kids who lived in one in Nusa Lembongan how to swim. Cutest family EVER!

  • @TristanKuhn
    @TristanKuhn 3 года назад +7

    Good tips. Can’t wait to get out there traveling again

  • @Homelessmilkman
    @Homelessmilkman Год назад

    This is great. Im planning on going to the usa for 6 months backpacking, around the whole (or as much as i can) of the usa. Its my first time going overseas, and im sure your tips are gonna work out great for me.

  • @hazelibe
    @hazelibe 2 года назад +7

    Me personally I tried a hostel once in Paris but it made me realise I don’t like it and I didn’t feel comfortable. The next best option is Airbnb and if you’re lucky you will be with a interactive and friendly host. The hiding money tip is great.

    • @gearheadgaming1537
      @gearheadgaming1537 Год назад

      A big city like that hostel has a different vibe than in a more rural area. Some air bnb are cheap if you book in advance and solo room can be better or worse

  • @TravelTourTaste
    @TravelTourTaste 3 года назад +5

    Hey bro just found you today and really pleased we have your videos are awesome bro. Fantastic editing skills and great footage bro. Thanks so much for your hints and advice on travel. Stay safe and catch up again real soon. Remember Spread and share the love in these difficult times.

  • @marcelbachmann1383
    @marcelbachmann1383 3 месяца назад

    Jodel is a very good social media platform for meeting people in the current area. It's basically there business model. 😅

  • @Joelfriend
    @Joelfriend  3 года назад +2

    ANY VIDEO RECOMMENDATIONS OR REQUESTS LET ME KNOW be more then happy to do them! 🤟🏻😊

    • @beyzadiler8247
      @beyzadiler8247 3 года назад

      Travel essential equipment video is gona be cool.Like what inside of my travel backpack.

    • @Babbaflubbs
      @Babbaflubbs 3 года назад +1

      Love your videos!
      Please could you possibly do a video saying the must visit places in Southeast Asia to see and do. Maybe even a hidden gems bit too and what you regret not doing/ seeing.

  • @TheNextTorres9
    @TheNextTorres9 2 года назад +53

    I’m travelling solo this year for the first time but Im mostly worried about getting food. Like I know it’s going to feel so weird and awkward for me to be sitting in a restaurant by myself. I plan on getting some street food sometimes so I can sort of find a spot to eat somewhere in the town. But there will be times when I need to eat at the hotel restaurant to save money

    • @amybourmatnov3739
      @amybourmatnov3739 2 года назад +29

      My advice for eating alone as a solo traveler: Always bring a book! It feels far less awkward than just scrolling through your phone. Sometimes people will even approach me and ask what I’m reading :)

    • @TheNextTorres9
      @TheNextTorres9 2 года назад

      @@amybourmatnov3739 I like that! That's a good one, thanks

    • @dr_corrupt1014
      @dr_corrupt1014 2 года назад +1

      @@amybourmatnov3739 but you have a boyfriend how do you travel alone ?

    • @MBinLami
      @MBinLami 2 года назад

      @@amybourmatnov3739I think it’s about me having fun
      So I would listen to what ever I want and keep my mind free and feeling these expensive years of my life

    • @benyicl92
      @benyicl92 6 месяцев назад

      ​@@amybourmatnov3739because you are a girl duh

  • @aryamanbapat9552
    @aryamanbapat9552 3 года назад +5

    Awesome... 😁🤩
    More excited than ever
    Just waiting for my exams to get over 😭😭

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  3 года назад

      Ahh good! Glad to hear it! Hope your exams go well!

    • @gogzzz
      @gogzzz 3 месяца назад

      how did your exams go ? and how was your trip ? right know I’m exactly in the same situation as you were :))

  • @subarnakhorshed8112
    @subarnakhorshed8112 2 года назад

    I am going to turkey from Bangladesh. Solo trip so scared and excited. ❤️ thanks for the video

  • @joyceatwork
    @joyceatwork 2 года назад

    Your advices and sharings are so GOOD👍🏼

  • @JackMoore-d1u
    @JackMoore-d1u Год назад

    I'm a lifelong follower.

  • @Gulf_drama
    @Gulf_drama Год назад

    Subbed, your a genuine guy

  • @andrew-isac
    @andrew-isac 3 года назад +3

    U r a cool Guy, keep making vidz man

  • @ryanahmed5615
    @ryanahmed5615 2 года назад +1

    Great vid. Love your vibe

  • @rodelscreation
    @rodelscreation 2 года назад +1

    I am preparing to travel Philippines my own country this april wish me luck and thank you for thos helpful advise love you bro

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  2 года назад

      We may be in the Philippines in April we aren’t 100% sure yet though

  • @komrad7907
    @komrad7907 2 года назад +1

    Great advice! I like that you threw in some tips for women
    Cheers from Colombia!!

  • @lbunnygordon1133
    @lbunnygordon1133 2 месяца назад

    Great tips but the first thing got asked is where is onward ticket so cant be that spontaneous.

  • @ascottadventure9939
    @ascottadventure9939 3 года назад +20

    Hahahahaha "Not only do you sleep with the same people" - another episode of what your mum didn't know about your travels. 😂

  • @ryantaylor841
    @ryantaylor841 Год назад

    Going solo to london. Any tips would help

  • @franalfaro3238
    @franalfaro3238 2 года назад

    Going to Indonesia in two weeks, where did you get your SIM card so cheap? Amazing video

  • @hottropic9479
    @hottropic9479 7 месяцев назад

    Lol, you’re lovely, and very funny.

  • @cbdrums5995
    @cbdrums5995 3 года назад

    My guy loved this 🤟🏻

  • @TheNkkalita
    @TheNkkalita Год назад

    Thank you ❤

  • @edstravel
    @edstravel 2 года назад

    Another great video Bro

  • @frankobushi7281
    @frankobushi7281 3 года назад +1

    So helpful video nice job🙏

  • @AlexUAE
    @AlexUAE 3 года назад

    Amaizing 🌍🌎🌏 Great Travel Video. Love to travel as well. Keep up the good work 🏖🏜🏕🏝🧭🏔🌋🏛

  • @MarianoGentili
    @MarianoGentili 5 месяцев назад

    You were nice!

  • @dant.e.
    @dant.e. 3 года назад +3

    I always do solo traveling... I don't like hostels, tho.
    When I need company I do tours (tripadvisor, viator) and of course there is Grindr 😉

  • @Sicaoisdead
    @Sicaoisdead 3 года назад +5

    Hey bro, what was the most common age range of people you met travelling? Like 18-26?

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  3 года назад +4

      Yeah most people were 18-26 I’d say obviously get some older travellers in late 20s and 30s but mostly 18-26

    • @Sicaoisdead
      @Sicaoisdead 3 года назад

      @@Joelfriend Ah cool cheers.

  • @kabuffff
    @kabuffff 2 года назад +4

    What shoe is that?

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  2 года назад

      It’s called Tropicfeel shoe they are great!

  • @reecerichmond1776
    @reecerichmond1776 5 месяцев назад

    I’m planning to go in November this year, did you have a plan going out travelling because I feel I just want to wing it but don’t want to go and then not do anything because I didn’t plan correctly

  • @theshaktiya
    @theshaktiya 2 года назад +1

    6:27 is that Malaysian RM 5 ?

  • @beyzadiler8247
    @beyzadiler8247 3 года назад +1

    Do you think to come Turkey? I think you like it .🙂

  • @Ladycon8
    @Ladycon8 2 года назад +1

    @6:23 having to take my shoe off to pay the waiter 🙂

  • @mcogan4932
    @mcogan4932 3 года назад

    Love your videos not sure about the camera angle at the start tho 😂. If you are looking for someone to travel with ever let me know

  • @vilarcarbu
    @vilarcarbu Год назад

    I think you might have forgotten to add that Facebook group link in the description :(

  • @brianakl
    @brianakl 2 года назад

    None of my friends can come with me overseas so trying to build courage to go solo

    • @vj_great551
      @vj_great551 Год назад

      Haha me 2.... I'm afraid of traveling abroad even though I have done a shit ton of solo in my own country

  • @emmarijsman04
    @emmarijsman04 2 года назад

    Does the facebook group not exist anymore?

  • @j.l.s6574
    @j.l.s6574 2 года назад +1

    What camera do you use ?

  • @lotteguldie7506
    @lotteguldie7506 3 года назад +2

    Cool video🤩 Very useful tips!
    Can you maybe put a link of the wing it gravel group in your bio? I can’t find it on Facebook🙈

  • @duncanj3723
    @duncanj3723 Год назад

    What if you snore in a hostal?

  • @ninjakris3004
    @ninjakris3004 Год назад

    I have the apprehension of not being able to communicate/ speak the language of where I travel to.

  • @lookmai.potter
    @lookmai.potter 2 года назад

    From Thailand 🙂

  • @kamrankhan-cb3zl
    @kamrankhan-cb3zl Год назад +1

    Take care for ur next solo trip coz thieves already saw ur video and find it that u r keeping money in ur shoes 😂😂😂 so be carefull 😅😊😮

  • @troyblueearth7450
    @troyblueearth7450 3 года назад

    Good to know but I don’t think I could travel alone

    • @rodelscreation
      @rodelscreation 2 года назад

      We can, you just need to have courage to go out of your comfort zone... I am going out this april although not straightforward but I need to get somewhere nearby until i can go further, go for it bro

  • @pilgrimermusic7506
    @pilgrimermusic7506 3 года назад

    Can I take a comedy class instead..solo travel can wait🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @mbdinc5
    @mbdinc5 2 года назад +1

    I couldn't hear any tips :)

  • @eagleplastic1924
    @eagleplastic1924 2 года назад +1

    Wanna travel with u

  • @lp6636
    @lp6636 2 года назад +1

    How about Airbnb?

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  2 года назад +2

      Airbnb tend to be more expensive, unless your in a group

  • @magicalstateofreceiving2758
    @magicalstateofreceiving2758 2 года назад +1

    Stay in a hostel is a "hack"? Come on.

    • @dannygeebee
      @dannygeebee 2 года назад +1

      Yeah I never stay in hostels! They are buzzin
      Hotels are the way forward

  • @nextplaneticket
    @nextplaneticket 3 года назад +2

    And if they rob your shoes? Hahha

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  3 года назад +2

      Then your in big trouble!!!

  • @adaamal-hillal982
    @adaamal-hillal982 2 года назад +1

    I wouldnt live in Hostel even if you would pay me 💀

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  2 года назад +1

      No one will force you so you will be okay

  • @ar2nl
    @ar2nl 3 года назад +1

    interesting but please increase your volume of voice or use a better mic

  • @ShubhamGoria
    @ShubhamGoria Год назад

    Haha 3:03

  • @stellamarina4123
    @stellamarina4123 Год назад

    Use a money belt under your clothes

  • @imranwal4270
    @imranwal4270 2 года назад

    What if you got no job?lol and you accounts are hacked,only got yourself:solo and any passerby you meet? And also survival tips lol

  • @thhxxxx6455
    @thhxxxx6455 2 года назад +2

    "stay in hostels and sleep in the same room as other people" is one of the stupidest advices to follow if you're a woman. Definitely never do that. Always make sure you have your own room and that the room has a lock.

    • @nadanedd1131
      @nadanedd1131 Год назад

      ...and a pair of alarmed door stoppers AND a safety door latch (from bunnings).

  • @sujrana2241
    @sujrana2241 2 года назад

    THANKS NEWSGODNEWSBOSS INVISIBLE INVINCIBLE IMMORTAL AND XCLUSIVE XCUSITE XTRAORDINARY XTREME XXXXXX