What to know before you go.
When traveling internationally, most cell carriers will charge you exorbitantly for roaming and using data abroad. To avoid these charges, Kristin Addis recommends buying an international SIM card once you arrive at your destination that you can insert into your phone. Once you're back home, make sure to swap the SIM card back to your usual one.Thomas Barwick / Getty Images / Via Getty Images
"If you hit it off, most likely you'll make plans to get together again. Large cities also have regular Couchsurfing events where you can join up with locals and fellow travelers at a bar or coffee shop."Travel blogger Lauren Scott tells her readers to send their itineraries to a family member or friend so someone knows exactly where they are traveling and when in case of an emergency.
"Only carry essentials with you when you're out and about, and leave anything of value locked in a safe at your hotel," advises Leah Page.Tim Robberts / Getty Images / Via Getty Images In the event that you lose cell service while traveling alone and you're unsure of how to navigate an unfamiliar area, Jindal suggests downloading an offline map. Apps like Google Maps give users the option to download an area on the map in advance so that it's saved to your smartphone or tablet to use whenever you need it.Douglas Sacha / Getty Images / Via Getty Images
"When it comes to solo traveling, I always recommend never posting in real time. Since you're able to tag locations and post where you are, you never know who's following you. As a solo traveler, it's always best to post after you leave the location to be safe," says Kimberly Pong.Traceydee Photography / Getty Images / Via Getty Images
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