Flying Solo? Do's & Don'ts for when you travel alone!

If you're travelling alone this year being vigilant is of the upmost importance. So, before you fly off to your ideal destination check my list of do's and don'ts for travelling alone. 

DO pack a secure day-to-day travel bag. Bum bags/fanny packs are perfect for keeping your personal possessions close to you and in sight. Backpacks may seem practical however, you can't see who is trying to get into your bag.


DO make sure you have travel insurance before you leave. It is paramount that you secure yourself from any possible travel cancellations.

DO your research! Make sure before you visit a country or any tourist attractions you know what to expect and how to get there. 

DO take advantage of the hotel room's safe. Most rooms have them and putting your valuables and travel documents in them when you don't need them is always a good idea.

DON'T carry too much currency. When paying for things if onlookers can see you have plenty of cash you may become a victim of mugging.   



DON'T drink too much. Limit your alcohol intake when travelling alone to prevent yourself from getting in any danger or having anyone take advantage of you. 

DON'T forget the cultural dress code. More conservative cities such as Rome and Marrakech expect for tourists to respect their culture. This means not wearing tight or revealing clothing. 

DON'T make yourself a target by acting clueless. Acting confused whilst travelling alone is only going to make you at risk of getting mugged. 

DON'T risk staying at a hostel. You lack privacy and other tourists can prevent you from getting a good nights rest.

DON'T risk being ill. Nothing ruins your travels more than getting ill so take all the medicines you need. Plasters, paracetamol and sickness tablets are all necessities on your packing list.  

Day 4 in Marrakech: New Towns, Old Cultures and Big City Shopping

This morning we decided we wanted to discover the new town of Marrakech, so we took a taxi to the city centre. 

NOTE: If you ever take a taxi in Marrakech, give a written address to the driver to avoid any confusion if a language barrier occurs. 

The city centre was a  combination of old traditional Morocco and the new upcoming Marrakech. We first stopped off at a modern coffee shop/restaurant called Le Table du Marche where we enjoyed some very English afternoon tea. 

We later discovered the high street shops of Marrakech, as well as the city's market. 

It contained stalls of handmade jewellery, demonstrations of woodwork made with a chisel and a man's feet and a painter painting his art for his stall. This market was located right in the middle of the modern city centre. 

We then carried on to discover the more traditional elements of the new town. The inside market, Marrakech Cuir,  was a two story shop stocked with both intricate and eccentric goods. The market sold everything from delicate silverware to cast iron lion statues. I made sure to purchase some handmade pieces from the market as souvenirs.

That night we spent enjoying a mixture of moroccan and western world foods and acoustic music in the hotel.