Traveling alone is definitely a risk worth taken. It may seem a strange idea at first, but traveling on your own can be a life-changing experience. When you travel by yourself, you have the chance to truly discover the inner you, to power-up energies, to reflect and think about your life. Is a lifetime experience that you most likely will remember and cherish forever.
If you are considering travelling on your own in Portugal, here are some life-saving advices to get to know yourself and this dazzling small country:
1. Go to places off the beaten track
Going on a trip by yourself, you have chance to choose the destination that pleases you the most. Portugal is becoming a well-known travel destination, but it’s still not very packed with tourists. Even during the summer, many places are not crowded with people. Maybe this would be a good option for your adventure, if you are looking forward for a sunny, welcoming and beautiful country. A few amazing places off the beaten track are: Nazaré, Monsanto, Guimarães, Aveiro, Odeceixe and Marvão.
2. Make a visit with a local guide
If you are hoping to visit places where the locals go, you should definitely consider on having a tour guide. This doesn’t necessarily mean that you won’t be able to do what you want, when you want to. It means that you will have the chance to learn more, to see more and to get to know someone from the country you’re in. They will share with you curiosities about their country, explain you some of the country’s traditions and even take to places you couldn’t find on your own.
3. Embrace the country’s culture
Looking forward to deeply experience another culture? If you’re passionate about monuments, food, books, art, sports, nature and much more, than Portugal is the right place for you. Portuguese culture is very rich, longstanding, and has some funny stories. Also, Portuguese people are very proud of their history and their roots, so visiting this country can be an all-around experience, having the opportunity to see Portuguese heritage bound with modernism.
4. Meet people on the way
On a journey like this, visiting places you’ve never been you not only have the opportunity to discover yourself. You’ll also have the chance to make friends from distant places, people that you would never cross path with if it wasn’t for a trip like this. Many people are faithful to their traditions, religions or opinions, but maybe you will have a great adventure together and become the most unlikely of friends. When visiting other countries, it is crucial that you keep an open mind, ready to embrace other people visions and culture, that way you will create amazing memories for the rest of your life.
