{"id":149929,"date":"2023-02-27T14:50:27","date_gmt":"2023-02-27T14:50:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/?p=149929"},"modified":"2026-09-17T00:23:44","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T00:23:44","slug":"solo-male-travel-what-you-need-to-know-if-youre-worried","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/solo-male-travel-what-you-need-to-know-if-youre-worried\/","title":{"rendered":"Solo male travel: What you need to know if you\u2019re worried"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019re a solo-travelling man and you\u2019re about to embark on a grand adventure. But rather than being like Bear Grylls parachuting into a forest, or one of those angry people in <em>SAS: Who Dares Wins<\/em>, you feel a bit nervous. Heck, you might feel homesick, fed up, exhausted, doubtful, lonely, just all-round sad.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve experienced them all. At one point on my travels, I had them all in one go, and then got food poisoning so spent 48 hours shuffling and sobbing between my bed and a toilet. But there are peaks and troughs. You\u2019ve just got to remember the peaks. So if you\u2019re a trough, here\u2019s how to climb to that peak with some of the top questions people ask about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/c\/solo-travel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">travelling solo<\/a> as a man. Keep scrolling or click\/tap on a link to get there.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#safe\" class=\"post links\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>1. Staying safe<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#meeting\" class=\"post links\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>2. Meeting people<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#wellbeing\" class=\"post links\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>3. Mental wellbeing<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"safe\">Staying safe when travelling solo as a man<\/h2>\n<h3>Is it safe to travel solo as a man?<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-149964 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Me-holding-on-Thailand-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Me-holding-on-Thailand-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Me-holding-on-Thailand-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Me-holding-on-Thailand-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Me-holding-on-Thailand-1.jpg 1296w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Generally, yes, it\u2019s safe to travel alone as a man. Or at least, there\u2019s no need to worry about it more than any other moment or place in life. Research it online or in guidebooks, and chat to your fellow hostellers, who will be less alarmist than the internet. You can ask them where they\u2019re going. You might even travel a bit together. I made a lifelong friend (hi, Esme!) thanks to the slow boat between Thailand and Laos (which I was worried about). And if you end up out of your comfort zone, you\u2019re not alone.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>How can I stay safe and avoid dangerous situations?<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-149963 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Taxi-ride-in-Naypyidaw-solo-taxi-ride-Myanmar-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Taxi-ride-in-Naypyidaw-solo-taxi-ride-Myanmar-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Taxi-ride-in-Naypyidaw-solo-taxi-ride-Myanmar-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Taxi-ride-in-Naypyidaw-solo-taxi-ride-Myanmar-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Taxi-ride-in-Naypyidaw-solo-taxi-ride-Myanmar.jpg 1296w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can\u2019t guarantee you\u2019ll avoid anything dangerous or dodgy, just like at home, but the fear is that, while travelling, you\u2019re on the back foot. You can reduce your chances of getting involved in anything unpleasant.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Avoid confrontation and don\u2019t swear at anyone<\/strong> \u2013 not even under your breath, not even if you\u2019ve been overcharged by a taxi. Accept it as a loss. In the grand scheme of things, it probably isn\u2019t that bad.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Know your landmarks<\/strong> \u2013 knowing where things are in relation to one another \u2013 and to your hostel \u2013 means you can keep your phone tucked away. Religious and government buildings are often signposted.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Have a couple of debit cards <\/strong>\u2013 if you lose one or it gets stolen, you\u2019ve got a backup. Keep them in separate places \u2013 like one in your big backpack, one in your daypack.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep important things hidden away <\/strong>\u2013 pockets can soon be picked. Keep your passport, emergency cards and spare cash hidden away (but always within reach).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Get travel insurance <\/strong>\u2013 even if you get in a spot of bother \u2013 if your bag\u2019s stolen, or you get horrendous travel trots \u2013 it means you\u2019ve got a way out or a way home.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Book ahead <\/strong>\u2013 if you\u2019re travelling from one city to another, have a room or bed booked for your arrival, and head there first. Settle yourself in, then explore.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Have some money spare <\/strong>\u2013 easier said than done, but keeping some money to one side can act as an emergency fund. If you\u2019ve got a one-way ticket somewhere, make sure you\u2019ve got enough for a one-way ticket back home, too.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you end up in a situation, it can be useful to think ahead to life in a few days or months or years, when you\u2019ll be able to tell people about it. Like when a jungle guide took a revolver (he already had a rifle for shooting animals) and balaclava out of his rucksack on a three-day trek, I\u2019ll admit I was worried. But I thought: \u2018I\u2019ll be able to tell someone about this one day if I don\u2019t die\u2019. I didn\u2019t die, and I can finally write about it. Win-win!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Are there are special considerations for solo male travellers in terms of accommodation or transport?<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-149962 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Good-luck-from-a-taxi-driver-in-Myanmar-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Good-luck-from-a-taxi-driver-in-Myanmar-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Good-luck-from-a-taxi-driver-in-Myanmar-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Good-luck-from-a-taxi-driver-in-Myanmar-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Good-luck-from-a-taxi-driver-in-Myanmar-1.jpg 1296w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Travelling solo as a man versus travelling as a woman should be identical. But they\u2019re not. \u00a0Men can, in general, go through a day without being approached, wolf-whistled, stared at and so on. Not everyone is so lucky. So, if you\u2019re sharing your space with a woman, be extra considerate. Some common etiquette:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Respect others\u2019 personal space<\/strong> \u2013 chat to people. But if they\u2019re not really engaging? That\u2019s OK. If they want to talk, they will. This is even more true in hostels, where everyone needs to feel at home.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Respect others\u2019 privacy <\/strong>\u2013 dorms aren\u2019t that private. Even so, if someone\u2019s getting changed, don\u2019t look. You don\u2019t need to face the opposite wall or bleach your eyes \u2013 but just don\u2019t stare or comment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"meeting\">Meeting people and staying in touch<\/h2>\n<h3>How can I meet other travellers?<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-149961 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/First-week-in-my-first-hostel-in-Bangkok-Thailand-food-brings-people-together-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/First-week-in-my-first-hostel-in-Bangkok-Thailand-food-brings-people-together-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/First-week-in-my-first-hostel-in-Bangkok-Thailand-food-brings-people-together-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/First-week-in-my-first-hostel-in-Bangkok-Thailand-food-brings-people-together-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/First-week-in-my-first-hostel-in-Bangkok-Thailand-food-brings-people-together.jpg 1296w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There are two easy steps to meet other travellers:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Stay at a hostel.<\/li>\n<li>Say hello.<\/li>\n<li>Get some food.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Hostels are often full of people wanting to meet other people, so step one immediately places you in the best possible location.<\/p>\n<p>Step two can be nerve-wracking. If a conversation flows, excellent! If not, that\u2019s OK. You\u2019ve said hello to someone.<\/p>\n<p>Step three \u2013 everyone needs food. Invite people to a market, suggest a cafe, buy snacks \u2013 everyone loves snacks. And even if they don\u2019t like the snacks \u2013 like fried crickets and silkworms (the former are very moreish and the latter are a bit like mashed potato) \u2013 it\u2019s a talking point.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>How can I stay connected with friends and family while on the road?<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-149965 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/A-night-market-in-Thailand-I-think-Sukhothai-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/A-night-market-in-Thailand-I-think-Sukhothai-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/A-night-market-in-Thailand-I-think-Sukhothai-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/A-night-market-in-Thailand-I-think-Sukhothai-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/A-night-market-in-Thailand-I-think-Sukhothai.jpg 1296w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Mobile networks exist in even the remotest of places \u2013 and if there\u2019s no network, your hostel will still probably have internet. If you\u2019re going to be in a country for a few weeks, get a local sim card. They can be relatively cheap, especially for data, with reasonable international call and text rates. Just make sure your phone is unlocked by your provider first.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>What if I don\u2019t want to do what everyone else is doing?<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-149958 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Mystery-spirit-on-a-jungle-trek-Thailand-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Mystery-spirit-on-a-jungle-trek-Thailand-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Mystery-spirit-on-a-jungle-trek-Thailand-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Mystery-spirit-on-a-jungle-trek-Thailand-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Mystery-spirit-on-a-jungle-trek-Thailand.jpg 1296w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The first thing you can do is say no \u2013 people really don\u2019t mind. If that full-moon rave isn\u2019t for you and you\u2019d rather sit in bed and watch a film or read a book or just sleep, that\u2019s fine. You\u2019ll also see that loads of other people have stayed put, too.<\/p>\n<p>The second option is to give it a try and go with the flow. You can set a little rule in your mind to settle yourself \u2013 \u2018I\u2019ll try it for an hour then I can go back to the hostel\u2019 \u2013 but if it\u2019s better than you expected, you can keep going.<\/p>\n<p>Trust your gut.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"wellbeing\">Mental wellbeing<\/h2>\n<h3>How can I handle homesickness?<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-149966 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/View-of-Nong-Khiaw-Laos-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/View-of-Nong-Khiaw-Laos-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/View-of-Nong-Khiaw-Laos-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/View-of-Nong-Khiaw-Laos-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/View-of-Nong-Khiaw-Laos.jpg 1296w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Feeling homesick is horrible and it can take a while to get through. The best cure? Call home. There\u2019s no point torturing yourself. You might cry, you might not cry, but you\u2019ll feel better. The normality of home can be a steadying rock.<\/p>\n<p>When I took a year out to travel, the best tonic for me was to call home. A typical call would start with my dad telling me what he was making him and my mum for lunch (usually soup) before he remembered I wasn\u2019t in the same country and ask: \u2018so what you\u2019ve you been up to?\u2019 It was lovely.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>How can I handle loneliness?<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-149959 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/A-puppy-somewhere-in-Vietnam-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/A-puppy-somewhere-in-Vietnam-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/A-puppy-somewhere-in-Vietnam-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/A-puppy-somewhere-in-Vietnam-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/A-puppy-somewhere-in-Vietnam.jpg 1296w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Loneliness is rotten.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes, there aren\u2019t people around to talk to. Sometimes, you just don\u2019t feel settled. Sometimes, you meet people, but you just don\u2019t click. You can be in a room full of lovely people \u2013 but you still feel alone.<\/p>\n<p>Three quick ideas that could help:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Say hello to people<\/strong> \u2013 try to strike up some conversations. Settle down in a communal area \u2013 if you want to sit next to people, just ask. People are usually lovely.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Go for a walk<\/strong> \u2013 yes, you\u2019ll be on your own, but when you know what\u2019s outside the hostel door, it becomes more familiar. Yours to enjoy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Get some good sleep<\/strong> \u2013 maybe even treat yourself to a private room. A good night\u2019s sleep can work wonders.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>What are some things to keep in mind while travelling solo as a man in different cultures?<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-149960 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Sunset-in-Mawlamyine-was-homesick-Myanmar-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Sunset-in-Mawlamyine-was-homesick-Myanmar-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Sunset-in-Mawlamyine-was-homesick-Myanmar-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Sunset-in-Mawlamyine-was-homesick-Myanmar-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Sunset-in-Mawlamyine-was-homesick-Myanmar.jpg 1296w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Be aware of the culture and respect it. That Chang vest and that pair of hiking shorts might be the cleanest things in your backpack, but it\u2019s not right for a Thai temple. As I learnt. Everything depends on where you go.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Research your destination before you get there<\/strong> \u2013 country, city or landmark, have a look on Google.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ask questions in your hostel<\/strong> \u2013 the staff and other travellers will be able to help you.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Be willing to apologise<\/strong> \u2013 if you\u2019re in the wrong \u2013 even if you think a rule doesn\u2019t make sense \u2013 don\u2019t kick up a fuss.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>But most importantly \u2026<\/h2>\n<p>Give it a try. You don\u2019t even need to go far. Start small with a long weekend, but go for it. You won\u2019t regret it.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Download the Hostelworld app to start meeting people from the moment you book<\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/hostelworld-hostels-hotels\/id348890820?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51103 aligncenter post links\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/App-IOS-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"203\" height=\"60\" \/><\/a><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.hostelworld.app&amp;referrer=mat_click_id%3Da7e362b8d8149e63507f7d1f7184f176-20171011-8816\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51106 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/App-google-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"203\" height=\"60\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>You might also like&#8230;<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"entry-title\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong><a title=\"How I discovered I was neurodivergent whilst solo travelling\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/how-i-discovered-i-was-neurodivergent-whilst-solo-travelling\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" class=\"post links\">How I discovered I was neurodivergent whilst solo travelling<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"entry-title\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong><a title=\"10 struggles of a solo traveller\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/solo-travel-struggles\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" class=\"post links\">10 struggles of a solo traveller<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":171,"featured_media":149954,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"hw_hurry":"Travelling solo as a man is generally as safe as everyday life at home: avoid confrontation, learn local landmarks, get travel insurance and pre-book your first nights.\nCarry more than one debit card and keep them in separate places, secure your documents, and buy a local SIM for cheap data, with hostel Wi-Fi as backup.\nStay in hostels to meet people, start conversations and suggest eating together, call home when homesick, and start small with a long weekend away before a longer trip.","hw_related":"[{\"id\":4512,\"score\":0.84209999999999995967669974561431445181369781494140625,\"hook\":\"\"},{\"id\":2254,\"score\":0.83350000000000001865174681370262987911701202392578125,\"hook\":\"\"},{\"id\":18326,\"score\":0.78149999999999997246646898929611779749393463134765625,\"hook\":\"\"},{\"id\":19601,\"score\":0.77310000000000000941469124882132746279239654541015625,\"hook\":\"\"},{\"id\":1266880,\"score\":0.7701000000000000067501559897209517657756805419921875,\"hook\":\"\"},{\"id\":1274735,\"score\":0.7643999999999999683808482586755417287349700927734375,\"hook\":\"\"}]","footnotes":""},"categories":[9473],"tags":[264367,264357],"class_list":["post-149929","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel-tips","tag-solo-travel","tag-travel-tips","authors-peter-adams","wpbf-post"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Solo male travel: top tips and advice - Hostelworld Travel Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Male solo travel can be nerve-wracking, and while all travel is similar, it\u2019s not identical. 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