“Travelling solo made me more open to connecting with fellow travellers and gave me more opportunities to experience adventures that weren’t on my horizon. It is uncomfortable at first, but you will meet great, likeminded people along the way. My money-saving tips are to travel in the shoulder season and to try staying at hostels, which offer good value for money and cooking facilities. Make use of this since food is a big expense, but try to find a balance between trying new exciting foods of the country and cooking in a hostel. Also, look for last-minute experiences you’d like to do. Often people cancel last minute and you are able to find great deals online on
