People who have never traveled alone often describe their first single trip as an almost religious experience. To take in new surroundings unfiltered by the prejudices, tastes or preferences of a traveling companion can be heady stuff. You can indulge yourself fully; sleep as much or as little as you like. Rest when you want; pour it on when you're feeling ambitious. Impulse decisions are the catalyst of kismet and happy accidents; traveling alone lets you indulge your whims.
Another benefit of single travel is that your mistakes are your own, and your triumphs all the more exciting. There's no worrying that your insistence on trekking all the way across town to a museum that was closed ruined your partner's day; it's your own day to salvage or chalk up to a learning experience. Also, you can do exactly what you want to do -- all the time.
Think Safety Perhaps the foremost concern of the single traveler is safety. Without anyone to watch your back, you are more vulnerable to criminals and scam artists, as well as simple health worries. But the saying "safety in numbers" isn't necessarily true -- a single traveler can blend in more easily than a group, and not drawing attention to you as a tourist is one way to stay safe. Here are a few tips...

• Find out if hotels at your destination are open late, so you don't end up without a place to sleep.
• If it doesn't feel right, it probably isn’t.
• Carry good identification, in more than one place.
• Keep to open and public places, especially at night.
• Exude confidence; walk purposefully.
• Avoid appearing like a tourist.
• Don't draw attention to yourself by wearing flashy clothes or jewelry.
• Use the word “we” instead of “I”.
• Check your maps and transportation schedules before leaving your hotel. A single traveler poring over maps can be a mark for unsavory types.
One of the reasons to travel alone is to meet new people, but this also makes you more vulnerable. It's okay to hang out, travel and share with new friends, but you might not want to ask them to hold your money, and never leave your drink unattended.
• Chat with the service people. Turns out that waiters and waitresses are some of the best local information source you will find.
• Cafe and outdoor dining is often attractive to single travelers; sitting alone with a book in a cafe isn't as unusual as a table for one at a fancy restaurant.
• Choose a counter seat, or a seat at the bar.
• Go to a restaurant that has booths, which offer more privacy.
• Bring reading materials. If you start to feel uneasy sitting alone and staring down at your food, you can crack open a book, write letters or in a journal, or read a magazine.
• Keep in touch.
Internet kiosks can be found from around the world; a free e-mail account is all you need to stay in touch. For your safety and your loved ones' peace of mind, leave them a copy of your itinerary and check in periodically.
• There are more options than ever for using your existing cell phone. Be sure to give your number to family and friends before you leave in case of emergencies.

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