. 1. Don't wander alone at night 2. Use official taxi and use map 3. Don't get intoxicated during travel 4. Prior research of place you are visiting 5. Don't isolate yourself at new places. 6. Do Gut walk and talk to locals. 7. Don't draw unnecessary attention to yourself, dress like locals and don't carry extra baggage. 8. Don't be afraid of having advice or recommendations from experienced travellers. 9. Learn to cope with unwanted situations.

The "Gut Walk" is incredibly important. The very first time I traveled abroad (and was alone!!!), I felt terrified to leave my room. I'm naturally extroverted, so I was surprised I felt that way. It took me a good 2-3 hours before I had the confidence to go outside and start walking around. That day, I met all of my best and close friends! Forever thankful I had the courage to go out! Since then, I travel by myself all the time. There's nothing quite as nice as knowing you can depend on yourself and see the world on your own 🤗

I had a similar experience with a "taxi" driver in Amsterdam...and while it could have been safe, my intuition was screaming!!!! I made an excuse and left. I always have the route on my map as well!

I finally found someone like me.... INTROVERTED EXTROVERT

Difference between a tourist and a explorer is that one watches the new culture, the other one becomes one with the culture. The latter is the most satisfying and also mirrors your point of not calling attention. Great vid Lexie!

I just graduated highschool and i leave for my first solo trip on June 1st. This is a perfect pre trip video. Thanks

I HIGHLY recommend that everyone in high school after they graduate take a gap year. I did it, I left everyone I know here in the US in Philly at 18 to live in Spain where I don't know the language or anyone there. I went there to learn the language and I have no regrets. While living there I did many solo backpacking trips around Europe and the experience I had no university can teach you. The awesome friends I met the confidence I got the appreciation for life was all worth it. After traveling solo I now rather travel solo than with a group, or with friends. I think of it like this once you graduate from high school you really will never have the time in your life to tak a WHOLE year off and do whatever you want. Whether that's traveling. Think about it. If you go to college you're going to be busy studying and will only have the summer to enjoy your time off. Now once you graduate college you're an adult you have a degree and you now need an actual job. Now you're an adult and working and won't have time util your retire to take a full year off and travel or do whatever you want. Why wait till your mid-60s to do that? Why not do it when you're young at 18 19. Now yes, your parents will not like the idea, but you're 18 you can do whatever you want. Even if you take a year off you're not going to be on the streets and lose out on your degree. You still be able to get the degree you want even if you take a year off is not going to affect that at all. If anything it's going to help. I'm going to school for nursing. Yes, I'm behind 1 and a half now, but I can speak Spanish. Now being in the medical field in the US and being able to speak Spanish is so helpful. I think a hospital would take me a student that took longer to get his degree but can speak Spanish than someone that got their degree quicker. At the end of the day, it's your life you take control. YOU ONLY HAVE ONE LIFE YOU MAKE THE DECISIONS.

Downloading the offline maps is a great tip! I started doing as well even if I’m not solo traveling just to make sure I’ll always know where I’m at or to make sure the taxi driver is actually taking me to my accommodation 😅

I completely understand what you mean about the extroverted introvert, that is exactly how I have always felt and would constantly find myself super conflicted when presented with social situations but with getting to know myself it has become easier to navigate.Thanks for this video.😊

one of my biggest tips is staying at hostels! you meet a ton of people who are also traveling solo and you learn about others cultures. Made so many amazing memories this way!

25+ solo countries and I wholeheartedly agree with all of these! 😎👍 Only thing I can add, is JUST GO!!

I have done 5 major solo trips so far. And countless smaller trips by myself as well . 😁 I love solo traveling as a woman . ❤️ Your advice is so true . But I am also thinking about practicing self-defense tricks and learning boxing before my next solo trip 🥊 in case any direct physical attack happens lol 😂

Thank you so much for showing me that I CAN travel solo as a female. I am going on an exchange semester next year and will definitely go travel around south east asia! I have never traveled solo before, so these tips are great! You are such an inspiration for me and habe reawakened my desire to travel and see the world. Love, Celina ✌🏼

All you need to travel solo is already within you! I love it

That is all some excellent advice, a lot more down to earth and realistic than I was expecting! Thanks for sharing.

As always these are some really great tips! Thanks Lexie!

Love these tips! Please keep doing more solo travel tips!

Incredible video, thanks so much Lexie!! 💛

such an inspiration. stay safe and keep up the amazing work Lexie

Hi Lexie, The videos which you make are amazing and the content is absolutely superb. I wish you to keep doing this. And even very excited to read your book... All the best !!!

This seems to be a very charming city, I hope I can visit in the future when all this is over. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much!

Some great tips thanks Lexie. The part about Tunisian airport is very important!

Great advice lovely Lexie!!! 👍 I Love solo travel most of my trips overseas have been solo!

You are such an inspiration! I really love your videos and you giving us good travel advice. You and Drew Binsky are both my favorite travel bloggers. Love and support from Cape Town, South Africa.🇿🇦❤

Excellent video! Thanks for warning every future traveler!😁👍❤

Awesome tips Lexie!

Loved the video ! Very informative!

You can see how much travel makes you happy 😍

Wow, leaving for my first real solo trip this weekend, so perfect timing! Thanks!

Thank you, Lexie!!! Legend!

Hey Lexie, you've got a list of some crazy adventures. I found your content really interesting, I've subscribed to this channel and even got a free copy of your newsletter. You're definitely living my dream. Can't wait to see your vlog on India series. All the best for your future endeavors ❤️.

08:41 Damn it, Tunisia became a crazy country 😅 As Tunisian, I want to apologize to you for your awful experience when you just landed at the airoport. Sad how these sick people does not respect others. I am enjoying your videos Lexie. Keep it up !

I cant wait to read your book! 😊

You have amazing content and useful tips. I really wish many more people would watch, value and use them!

I truly agree of her. Traveled by myself and loved it.

Great video. Great messages. 😃

The viedo is so well done! Very informative I can't wait till I go and travel!

So happy to see your channel I’ve travel a lot by myself.

I traveled alone once to another country/continent before the pandemic started and it was a great experience. I can't wait for things to go back to normal so I can do more traveling! I'll definitely need to try the gut walk. And I always tell friends how I love meeting people (other travelers from other countries and locals) during my travels. My friends don't seem to understand :/

Highly helpful and informative solo travel tips from a seasoned female explorer. Highly admire your travel spirit. I wish you safe journeys filled with loads of happiness and goodness all the way everywhere you go. Keep Exploring... **Lexie Rocks**...

I'm LERN new something thank you so much this video is really Helth full

I am the same way when it comes to planning trips! I almost always have some set itinerary for what I plan to do in a destination even if it is a place I have been to several times such as Boston. It gives me more control of what I would like to do and an easier way to budget the trip. I did hear from another traveler to also include some room for spontaneity too as things may not always go to plan or something really fun can pop out of nowhere that would be really intriguing. In addition, I also like the tip about telling family or close friends where you are going just in case something happens. I always let my parents know where I plan to go just to be safe!

Appreciate your video! keep it up!

I get overwhelmed easily. Love to travel but make a point to spend time in nature. I couchsurf or AIRBNB it because I need downtime or I will get stomach pains.

You gave me a positive vibes 😌how i miss traveling !!!

Great advice !!!

I truly appreciate all of this advice!! I’m 19, I’ve started taking trips with friends places. I just went across country out West in the US with my sister and now I’m dying to go somewhere international!! I feel so empowered knowing that there are other women who travel and that it can be done safely. Thank you ❤️

I love your videos so much thank you ❤️

I loved your tedex talk!!!

Loved it!!

I love doing stuff alone, I started my travel with many alone trips. It’s still small but little growth every day is good.

Constantly searching for views that take our breath away. And just we found it!!!!!

Oh you made video on my Birthday, so nice of you :)

thank you so much for this !!!! It'd help me a lots!!!!

Your such an inspiration,,, I really wanna travel to big places like Costa Rica alone but worry. Xx

Enjoying Lexie Love❤ you dear huge hug

Hi Lexie, Your videos are just awesome and very helpful. Can you just make a video on the items that you carry while traveling like your bag, other essentials and how to pack lightly while backpacking.

I'm currently in Colorado by myself! My first solo trip! Well, I have my dog with me

From last 3 years after completing my 12th, I was following what my heart say, I was searching for the real purpose of my life and what I am truly passionate about and wants to do for rest of my life. Now, finally I decided to take an year break, start from zero and explore the world as solo backpacker. And, along with that, working on travel photography & filmmaking self-assignment. Thanks for this video. This will be helpful for me.

Drinking on any trip is always a bummer... Maybe a beer/cocktail with dinner or a wine tasting but anything more than that will more than surely ruin your trip... Hangovers, de-hydration, roofies, diarrhea, possible blackouts and more than anything LOST TIME... You can have a drink in a bar anywhere, getting out and experiencing your surroundings is what you are there for!! Great video Lexi!! See you in Myrtle Beach!

Can you share tips for taking care of yourself like avoiding disease or what to do when you get sick when solo travel?

Love you Lexi , from Bangladesh ♥️

Sorry to hear what happened to you in Tunisia, besides that hope you enjoyed your trip here!

Awesome & Thanks :)

Very impt video!!!! Ty Lexie! I don't have the guts to do this, lol. I think.... Starting small is key.... Start with the rest of Canada, US, London, keep moving bigger 🤣

Very valuable vedio dear Lexie for traveller vlogger ❤️❤️🌏🌏🌏✈️

Thank you so much for creating these amazing and useful videos! How do you plan long trips of multiple weeks or months?

Wow, I realized that introverted extravert describes me pretty good. Thanks for the hint:D Your videos very cool and interesting, thanks for your work and experience sharing

Basically the best lesson traveling can give you is gratitude and shows you how privilege you are , that's why everyone should travel

My inspiration for my first solo trip was a friend of mine going to Japan on his own. Since I was planning to go to WDW in Florida that was my impetus to go alone. I've since made another solo trip to London and when Covid finally gets lost I'm going to London again

Thanks 😊 Alexis 😎

I can't wait for your book!! When will it be coming out?

Loving all the travel clips in this video 🤩

Can you please do a video on how to take care of your health while traveling. Traveling can take a toll on your body and skin.. How do you sustain a healthy routine?

Can you make a video on how you cope/deal with anxiety and stress while traveling? You said you do meditation, can you share more in detail please. Loving your videos btw :)

Some pretty good advice actually. For sure coming from experience. I visited 30 countries so far, India, South Africa, Morocco as a solo traveller. I guess as a female you have to be even more cautious.

I wish I had been free when I was at 20 years old .you know, in my country It’s arduous to get permission from your family and travel alone whether you are mature or immature .in other word it’s taboo.

Please upload more videos every time, every week, please make more videos MI Senòrita❤️😊

Respect ♥️♥️♥️♥️

I find that prayer is a great way to calm my nerves and center myself.

Arriving late in Seville,we found all hotels closed and no one would open up for us. We found a spot in the park to get some sleep before morning. Getting in late to NOLA we decided to spend the night on the gambling boats,we actually made a few bucks too. Then after breakfast we found a spot to stay.

Thank youuu:)

I did 2plus years once and it was Incredible. Team Nly.

i loove your cap its so cute

Lol that moment at 1:01 looked a bit awkward. Great advice 👍

How much time goes into planning anew trip? Do you have a vid on how to plan a trip?

Lexie is generally charismatic and likeable. I know, she wasn't like this at her high school years. I guess, travelling a lot makes you this.

You are underrated dear.

I do gut walks most of the time when im travelling!!

Enjoy

Hey what's wrong in a vodka shot?😂 The thumbnail is great bdw😂😂

I made my first travel solo at 17 years old.. 8 months in USA to learn english And I was so scared at first since im very shy and almost didnt know any english at the time but once you get there you build a strenght and you overcome every situation so there are nothing to be scared

LOL strange people working as unofficial "taxi drivers" at airports is wild and very much a thing. I had a similar experience in Medellin, Colombia (my favorite place on earth!) and followed this guy who was being really persistent out to his car in a far off spot in the parking lot. It turned out he really was just a dude trying to make money driving people, but it could have ended badly, especially since the airport in Medellin is a looonnnnng drive from the city on top of a mountain. There's also more than one way to get to the airport, as I found out on multiple trips back to Medellin. One time a taxi driver took me a way I'd never been before and we went through an EXTREMELY poor and run down part of town. I was fully prepared to try and jump out the car if I had to because I remember thinking "THIS IS NOT THE WAY TO THE AIRPORT" LOL. The driver was really nice, though, and started playing Michael Jackson CDs LOL (yes, real CDs). We ended up going on the most scenic drive I've ever been on in my life and avoided most of the traffic.

Oh my gosh I'm an introverted extrovert as well!!

you are a brave woman

good work

Anyone else notice that while Lexi is recommending everyone travel solo...there is actually a friend of hers taking the video wherever she goes? lol

I have traveled all over the world as well, a couple of times solo. But I can only imagine how much more on guard you have to be if you're a female solo traveler. I have found that many women who fear solo travel but want to see the world join Contiki Tours, where they are joined together as a group and make lifelong friendships through traveling together. But you do lose the freedom of moving where you want at any time, and are on an itinerary. I did it solo and still had a fantastic time. Pros and Cons.

Hello from Exploring With Josh

5 years ago I left my country, traveling alone through Latin America. The best decision made in my life. Waiting for the pandemic to end to continue !!