This blog posts contain excerpts from advice given by Ed Hewitt on IndependentTraveler.com . View original article here What hostels and guesthouses are great for is meeting other folks doing the same thing that you are -- true fellow travelers. But you don't have to commit to them unrelentingly; your choice of lodging is just another tool in your solo traveler bag. When in need of comfort, safety and convenience, choose a reputable hotel; when in need of companionship, think about hostels and other alternative lodging options. Don't feel obligated to stay in hostels. On these nights, take it easy on yourself; you might stay near the airport or train station, or splurge on a well-known hotel, or take a cab when you might otherwise save money by taking public transit. Don't get too ambitious at the beginning or end of a trip. Having no money in your pocket and no way to get any is a problem for any traveler, but even more so when traveling solo. Don'
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