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5 Steps to Solo Travel: Step Three


Dr Travelbest helps women travel. What is Step Three? It’s the third of five steps that will bring you to the level you wish to travel. Only this is by yourself solo, or with a friend, independently, but not on a guided tour.

Step 3: You have traveled solo to a different state or country. You may have already been to places like Canada, Mexico, Hawaii, or Alaska. Suggested trips might include some of these places, but with a more adventurous or spontaneous spirit.

At this level, the travel step includes passport-required countries, international visas, and/or driving. Your travel has advanced to the middle point in the 5 Steps to Solo Adventures. Step One was about getting started with a drive to another city. In Step Two, you went to another region or state. You are now at Step 3 and you are more accomplished than most travelers, even if you don’t realize it. To advance to Step 3, you must have already  visited different parts of the USA, various regions within your country, and are now ready to partake in more exploration outside of your small bubble. You don’t necessarily need a guide to show you the way. I recommend checking with the CDC and State Department websites before traveling to any Step 3 destinations.  

Step Three Destinations include the following:

This step is for travel to a different, far away state, or a nearby country; for example, Alaska, Canada, Hawaii, or the Bahamas. In some areas, US passports, international visas, and international driving would be required. Your travel has advanced to the third and middle step in the Solo Travel Steps. 

 

For Alaska, you will experience spring in June, summer in July, and fall in August. If you travel there in another month, you will be in winter weather, so consider going in July or August for the best weather and longest days, so you can do more while it’s light outdoors. There is more on Alaska later in this chapter. 

 

You may be flying into these Canadian airports for your trip. I’ll recommend Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver airports as well equipped. You will need your passport for Canadian travel. Ensure you follow the travel restrictions, if any, as they may have changed. To prepare, visit the websites for Canadian travel for US passport holders.

What’s next for travel? Step 4, country to country travel. In the meantime,

Send me your travel tip. You can send it to my website, Facebook page, group, or Instagram. You can send to my Twitter, blog, and maybe you’ll see your tips in Dr Travelbest’s 5 Steps to Solo Travel.

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