Traveling Alone

Question #10:

I am thinking about traveling again, but by myself now. This is kind of scary. What tips can you give me?

If traveling has been part of your life, either for business or pleasure, it may be best to continue. If you abruptly stop traveling, it may be depressing to you and alarming to your friends and family.

Recently, I traveled to see my adult daughters and their families after my wife’s death, which was natural and healthy for all of us. My daughters both lived far enough away to require stays of at least two or three days on any visit. Being with them in their homes in other cities assured me that they were doing well and showed them that I could reach them.

Careful planning has made my travel comfortable. I developed the practice of printing a packing list for each trip and modifying it for each trip. This prevented mistakes I might have made otherwise.

I have enjoyed traveling alone because I take reading material on flights, and I can amuse myself with music and radio when I drive. Travel can be fun, even on your own.