How To Travel Solo Without Feeling Lonely, Per Rick Steves
By Mina Elwell
VACATIONS
Traveling solo can be daunting and lonely. Thankfully, travel expert Rick Steves offers valuable tips to help solo travelers enjoy their journeys without feeling isolated.
He suggests seeking out authentic restaurant experiences and visiting tourist hotspots, where you can easily strike up conversations with locals and fellow travelers.
Staying in hostels is another great tip. It can save you money while helping you to meet other travelers and potentially find companions for
part of your journey.
Additionally, Steves recommends using icebreakers, such as offering to take photos for groups or chatting with fellow passengers on public transportation to
start conversations.