Solo Traveling in Bali

A solo traveling in Bali, you’ll be likely doing things that would have been difficult to arrange as. Even if you’ve traveled independently in the past, don’t look down your nose at organised trips. Active holidays such as trekking, mountain biking or surfing always seem to attract a high ratio of people traveling on their own. There are plenty of organised options to suit all travellers. Here are some of the types of trips to consider:

Cruises

We’re not just talking huge gin-palace vessels with nightly cabaret and multiple restaurants. There are many water-borne options, including expedition cruises and specialist cruises; some of these ships carry fewer than 100 passengers, for a more intimate experience. According to research, 35% of travelers on its polar boat trips are journeying alone. On cruises you can sit where you want at mealtimes, meaning you can meet new people all the time. However, some ships allocate a seat to each passenger: check before you book. If the ship has allocated seating, find out how many solo traveler will be on board and whether you’re likely to be seated together.

Learning holidays

Learning holidays Language courses, yoga holidays, cookery, art, photography: there’s an increasingly wide choice of learning trips, and the majority of other participants will be alone. It says that 80% of its clients travel solo: “The holidays offer a way to travel with like-minded people but with complete independence as when our clients don’t feel obliged to hang out with the group at all times unless they want to.” Photography and travel-writing weekends: nearly every participant comes on their own.

Hotel

Hotel is a good choice. Take a look at; you may be surprised at the range of accommodation on offer, with private rooms available at most – though staying in a dorm can be a fun and friendly experience.

It’s often said that the more you spend on a hotel, the less likely you are to meet the other guests. Certainly in many hotels the emphasis seems to be on preserving privacy rather than encouraging social interaction.

Solos should look for friendly guesthouses or private villa. This doesn’t mean you have to slum it – there are plenty of five-star establishments that have a personal touch. You could also try staying in someone else’s villa or guesthouse; offer rooms for rent in people’s homes, as well as more standard self-catering options.

Whatever level of accommodation you choose, look for places that offer communal meals, evening drinks or organized outings as well as having social areas where you can hangout/read/mix with other guests.

Anything you choose, don’t forget to bring a smartphone. Today’s typical smartphone is loaded with apps, those handy mobile programs that can act as guidebook, map, dictionary, laptop, and travel agent – sometimes all in one. They’re lifesavers when used domestically; overseas, it is another story. Apps use loads of data, which costs about $20 per megabyte even more if you’re roaming without an international plan.  So we suggest you to buy SIM Card on your arrival or activate your wifi rather than your GSM. Find any place with free wifi sign and start to gather any useful information.

So as always we suggest you, pack your bag and visit Bali.