Plan a Solo Trip
Complete step-by-step checklist to plan a solo trip covering share itinerary with emergency contact and research destination safety & scams, and essential action items.
Share itinerary with emergency contact
Ensure family or friends know your hotels, flights, and daily schedule
Research destination safety & scams
Read solo travel blogs and forums about common local tourist scams
Prepare digital & physical document copies
Store passport, visa, and insurance scans in secure cloud and paper form
Book highly-rated safe stays
Choose hotels or hostels with 24/7 front desk and high safety ratings
Save local emergency numbers
Save embassy, local police, and ambulance numbers in quick dial
Pack portable safety lock
Bring a rubber door stop or portable lock for extra room security at night
Set family check-in schedule
Agree on a daily check-in time with family to confirm safety
Secure constant internet access
Buy a local eSIM or physical SIM card immediately upon arrival
Hide emergency cash
Store cash in multiple separate places (wallet, shoe, bag compartments)
Set up remote card freezing
Confirm you can lock credit/debit cards instantly via mobile app if lost
Research safe transit options
Learn about official taxi apps (Uber, Grab) rather than flag down random cars
Limit live social posts
Post photos and location tags after you have already left the place