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Taking a solo trip to Dubai is a dream for a lot of travel lovers. It really is a city like no other, and there are a few things you need to know before you travel to Dubai alone.

Even though Dubai is a relatively easy city to navigate as a solo traveller, it does present some unique challenges that I didn’t expect before I arrived in the city.

Challenges that I haven’t experienced in any other country than the United Arab Emirates.

Of course I haven’t been to every country, and these challenges likely aren’t exclusive to Dubai and the UAE, but they were new to me.

I want to share everything I learned during my solo trip to Dubai, so you are more prepared than I was when you arrive.

And just because there are challenges and things you should know about before travelling to Dubai alone doesn’t mean you shouldn’t go.

All things considered, Dubai is a relatively safe and easy city for solo travellers to navigate.

Now let’s get into it. Here are the top things I think you need to know when planning a solo trip to Dubai. I hope they help you plan your perfect trip!

I knew Dubai was going to be hot, but I was in no way prepared for just how unbearably hot Dubai is. And I visited Dubai alone during the cool season. I can’t even imagine how unbearable the city is during the summer.

There isn’t really any way around the heat or any way to prepare for the heat, but I do wish I had a better idea of how hot it is before taking a solo trip to Dubai.

It’s the type of climate where the moment you step outside you start sweating more than you thought you could sweat.

And this will impact your solo trip to Dubai.

I never thought a warm climate would impact a trip as much as the weather in Dubai did.

It was so hot and humid and unbearable that walking around to see the city was out of the question.

The metro and taxis/Ubers were essential to surviving Dubai.

I ended up relying on public transportation and taxis more than I ever thought I would. I’m so used to walking where I want to go when travelling that I was shocked to not be able to do that in Dubai.

I know it sounds like I’m whining about the weather in Dubai. And in some respect I am.

But, I’m telling you that it is extremely hot and humid, so you can know what to expect when travelling Dubai alone. So you can have a plan and budget a little bit more than you might think for transportation.

I don’t want you to be caught off guard and not have enough money to take public transportation or taxis to get around Dubai.

Speaking of transportation, I was surprised at how limited the Dubai metro is. It does cover a lot of ground, but it really only runs in a straight line through the heart of the city.

Unlike other metros where there are multiple lines that go multiple directions, there is only one metro line that runs along the city.

There is also a light rail system near the waterfront, but it is also quite limited.

Luckily, a lot of attractions are near the metro line, so that makes getting around a bit easier.

Attractions like the Museum of the Future, Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, and Expo City all have stops along the metro.

But, if you want to see attractions like the Etihad Museum, The Green Planet, the Frame, or Dubai Miracle Gardens, you need to rely on taxis or the bus.

It is possible to get to the light rail near the waterfront from the metro line, so that’s a big plus!

My recommendation is to stay near a metro station.

I stayed near Dubai Mall and found it to be the perfect place. I’m not a water person, so I didn’t really have an interest in staying near the waterfront. If you prefer the water, you’ll likely want to stay near the waterfront.

That way you’ll be able to take advantage of the metro on your solo trip to Dubai. Even though it doesn’t go everywhere, I found it really convenient to be a short walking distance from the metro whenever I needed it.

It would feel really isolating to stay somewhere that wasn’t walking distance to the metro.

It really limits your ability to get around Dubai and makes you completely reliant on taxis and the bus.

I don’t always think that hop on hop off bus tours are worth it, but Dubai is one of those cities where the Big Bus Tour is 100% worth it.

I purchased the two-day Dubai Big Bus hop on hop off ticket and loved it. It was super convenient, took me everywhere I wanted to go, and half the top was indoors. You got to experience the amazing sights from the top of the bus without melting to death.

Without a doubt the Big Bus tour made getting around Dubai way easier than the metro or taxi/Uber (we’ll talk about them a little later on).

There is also a night bus tour that is fantastic. Even if you don’t purchase the day tour, I highly recommend the night bus tour.

You can learn more about the Dubai Big Bus Tour here.

I promise this is the last transportation tip I’m going to give you!

I was super surprised to discover that taxis are less expensive than Ubers in Dubai. Not much cheaper than Uber but still a little cheaper.

This is important to know if you’re taking a budget solo trip to Dubai. Every penny counts!

With that being said, Ubers are more convenient if there isn’t a line of taxis outside where you’re staying.

It’s easier (at least in my opinion) to call an Uber on the app than it is to download a whole new app and create a new profile to call a taxi in Dubai.

If you’re staying at a hotel, the hotel will be able to hail you a taxi as well. If you’re staying at an Airbnb like I was, it’s a little more challenging to get a taxi.

That’s why I relied on Uber more than taxis in Dubai when I wasn’t using the metro. Simply for the convenience.

I guess the bottom line is that if you’re able to catch a taxi easily, take it. If not, you’re not paying that much more to take and Uber.

The biggest price differences is in the shorter rides. If you’re going a longer distance, the price is more of less the same.

But you’ll be paying more to take an Uber a short distance compared to taking a taxi a short distance.

Tips for travelling alone for the first time

I knew Dubai had a reputation of being expensive, but I was absolutely shocked at the prices during my solo trip to Dubai.

For some reason, I thought it would just be hotels that were more expensive, but it’s pretty much everything.

Minus transportation.

Food was more expensive in Dubai than it is back in Canada, and I was not prepared for that. I was scrambling with my budget trying to feed myself, and I don’t want you to be in the same situation I was.

Of course, it also depends where you eat. Fast food and eating in local, non-touristy neighbourhoods will be less expensive than eating at a sit down restaurant. Grocery store prices are expensive but not unreasonable.

I suggest budgeting about $25USD for every sit down meal you want to have. From my experience, that’s enough for an entree and water.

I didn’t have an alcohol, so I can’t comment on those prices. If you do want to drink, first, know the rules and societal norms around it, and, second, find a place that offers a drink special or all you can drink package.

Sightseeing is also more expensive than I thought it would be.

It is super expensive to go to the top of the Burj Khalifa. I honestly don’t think it’s worth it since you’re missing out on having the Burj Khalifa in your view, and it’s the most iconic part of the city.

The Museum of the Future is also very pricey. And be warned tickets sell out fast. Book them two to three weeks in advance. I didn’t book my tickets in advance and missed out on the museum, which was the number one thing I wanted to do in Dubai.

Just be prepared for a little bit of sticker shock on your solo trip to Dubai. It probably isn’t the place you want to get if you’re on a strict and small budget.

It might be best to safe Dubai for a later date when you have a bigger budget if that is the case.

It probably isn’t surprising to hear that Dubai is safe for solo female travellers.

There are low instances of crimes in Dubai, and you’ll feel safe walking alone, taking the metro alone, and being out at night alone.

Of course, there are always basic safety precautions you should take, but, in general, you won’t be fearful of your safety when on a solo trip to Dubai.

Please do be respectful of the rules in Dubai though. There are cameras everywhere, and you don’t want to be caught breaking the law.

This includes when it comes to alcohol. Keep that inside or in establishments. No need to be walking around with alcohol outside.

I knew going into my solo trip to Dubai that it is a muslim country, and that I should dress modestly.

I packed long skirts and shirts that covered my shoulders to respect the local culture and not offend anybody I walked past.

I cannot tell you how shocked I was to see how many women were wearing very small outfits. Short skirts, tight tops, and their stomach showing.

And I’m saying women because the dress code expectations are much easier for men to follow in their typical clothing than women.

A lot of the clothing I saw in Dubai would have been considered revealing even by North American standards.

But there wasn’t an issue. I didn’t see anybody say anything to anybody about dressing more modestly or people being rejected entrance to a place because of their clothing.

Of course, if you’re going to a mosque, you’ll be required to cover up and won’t be let in without being covered, but there aren’t really any tourist mosques in Dubai like Abu Dhabi.

I guess what I’m getting at is that I personally think you should dress on the modest side when on your solo trip to Dubai. I always like to try to respect the local customs and culture as much as I can when I travel.

That being said, if you do wear less modest clothes, it won’t be an issue.

Oh, and bikinis at the beach are definitely allowed. No need to worry about that!

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I like to learn a few words of the local language before I travel to a country, so in preparation for my solo trip to Dubai, I practiced some Arabic words.

Turns out I didn’t need to do that.

Dubai has a huge immigrant population, and everyone everywhere speaks English. It’s the default.

Even if you were to say hello in Arabic, it wouldn’t do you much favour in showing your appreciation and trying to understand the local language. Because there is a strong chance the person you’re interacting with doesn’t speak Arabic either.

So, while I always encourage you to learn a few words in the local language when travelling, Dubai is one place you don’t have to worry about that.

For such a modern, technologically advanced city, the Dubai Airport departures hall (specifically terminal 1) is an absolute mess.

I checked into my flight to Istanbul the night before thinking I would just get a bag tag and drop my bag off and be on my way in a few minutes.

I knew Dubai Airport was busy (even though my flight left at 6am), so I still got to the airport 2.5 hours early.

Turns out that the airport doesn’t offer the nice kiosks that print a bag tag and do bag drop. I had to stand in a very long line, get checked in again, and drop my bag off.

The process took forever. By the time I got through security and customs, the plane was already boarding.

And I was at the airport 2.5 hours early!

People were getting frustrated and angry. It didn’t help that there were only three check in agents for a very full flight.

And, of course, tons of people had to pay for extra baggage, but the payment place wasn’t at the check in counter. They had to run to another part of the airport, pay their baggage fees, and then come back to the counter.

During that time, the agent couldn’t help anybody else.

Now, that may have been partly a Turkish Airlines problem, but the fact that you had to manually check in and couldn’t just drop a bag was shocking to me.

I just take that for granted in major airports at this point.

Anyways, the moral of the story is get to the airport early. Earlier than you think you need to be there because it will be a long check in process, and you don’t want to be stressed before your flight.

I have heard that terminal 3 offers the kiosks and baggage drop, but, from my experience, most flights leave from terminal 1, so you probably won’t have that option.

Dubai is a very popular tourist destination, and I expected to really like it. However, I just didn’t like it that much.

It really is a city with huge buildings, a nice beach and water area, and that’s about it.

There aren’t that many tourist attractions outside of the malls and beaches. And the ones that they have are expensive.

Add in that it is expensive and excessively hot, and Dubai may not be all that you imagine it to be.

Or at least that’s how I felt after my solo trip to Dubai. And I’ve had a lot of friends say the same thing. They didn’t love Dubai, and they won’t be going back.

That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t travel alone to Dubai. You may fall in love with the city.

I’m just saying that if beaches and shopping isn’t something you really enjoy, you may not enjoy the city as much as you think you will.

If you’re looking for history, culture, and museums, Dubai might not be the best choice for you.

Again, I’m not telling you not to go to Dubai. I’m just saying to manage your expectations. It is a unique city that is unlike anywhere else in the world, and it may not be the city for you.

But it’s worth visiting to find out!

You’re going to rely on public wifi a lot when you’re in Dubai. Whether at a hotel, the airport, a mall, or a restaurant, you’ll be connecting to public wifi all the time.

And that puts your personal online information at risk of being stolen. Trust me, you do not want to deal with having your banking information stolen while you’re travelling Dubai alone. It is a headache that will ruin your vacation.

The only way to keep your private information and data safe when using public wifi is by installing a VPN on your devices.

A VPN essentially puts a forcefield around your devices that makes it impossible for prying eyes to see your personal information or access it.

It makes using public wifi just as safe and secure as using your home wifi where you’re the only person who knows the password.

Installing a VPN on your devices is a very small, simple thing you can do to protect yourself when travelling alone. You don’t have anybody to rely on if your personal information is stolen, so you need to take steps to protect it.

I’ve used a lot of different VPNs in my many years of travelling. VPNs are notorious for slowing down your devices, and I can honestly tell you that I’ve turned off different VPNs I’ve tried because they slowed my devices down so much that I couldn’t do anything on my phone or laptop.

That all changed when I discovered NordVPN.

NordVPN has been proven to be the fastest VPN on the market, and I can say from my experience that is absolutely true.

I’ve been using NordVPN for over four years now and have never once felt any slow down when trying to use the internet. And I put my laptop through a lot of stress uploading videos and having a million tabs open.

I have no plans of ever switching from NordVPN to another provider. That’s how much I love it.

The best part is that one subscription protects up to six devices, so you can secure all your electronics with one subscription.

The next best part? NordVPN is very affordable.

A two-year subscription costs less per month than a single Starbucks latte! It is a very small price to pay to protect your personal information.

I always say that if you can afford to travel, you can afford to protect yourself with a VPN.

I really hope this post helps you plan your solo trip to Dubai. There are certainly a lot of things in this article I wish I knew before visiting Dubai alone.

I know I talked a lot about the downsides of Dubai from the weather to the price. But that is only because I wanted you to have a realistic picture of what Dubai is like, so you can properly plan for your solo trip to Dubai.

I find that when I have a more well rounded idea of what to expect when I go somewhere, I have a better time and can plan better.

I want you to have the best solo trip to Dubai possible, and that’s why I’m maybe coming off a little more harsh than I normally do.

Dubai is a super unique city, and you have to experience it to understand it. I hope you have the best solo trip to Dubai and come home with tons of memories (and no sun burns).

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Venice is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. Millions of people visit the city every year, but is Venice worth visiting alone?

I like to try to give as definitive answers as possible (based on my own experience) to help you plan your solo travels.

But giving an answer to is Venice worth visiting alone is more difficult than a yes or no like it was in my is Seville worth visiting article.

Venice is more complicated, and I think it boils down more to whether or not Venice is a place you want to visit rather than is Venice worth visiting alone.

There is nothing about Venice that would make the city less enjoyable to visit alone compared to visiting with a group.

Well, minus the romantic gondola rides. Those are always better with someone rather than alone.

In this article, we’re going to discuss why you may or may not want to visit Venice alone, so you can decide if it is right for you.

The answer to is Venice worth visiting alone is solely dependant on your travel style, interests, and budget.

Because it certainly isn’t cheap. In fact, I found it to me significantly more expensive than anywhere else I’ve been in Italy.

Solo travel in Italy

There is no doubt that Venice is a beautiful city. The canals are stunning, the architecture is lovely, and the winding streets are so fun to get lost in.

Venice is busy, but it doesn’t have the same hustle and bustle as Rome does. It’s a small city with a laidback energy.

This makes it a really good city for inexperienced solo travellers to visit. You won’t get overwhelmed in Venice, and you’ll build some confidence in your solo travel skills.

Because Venice has so many tourists every year, the city is set up for tourists. Most restaurants and shops have English-speaking staff, and there are multiple tourist booths throughout the city to help you if you need.

You’ll also be able to meet other tourists easily in Venice if you’re social and want to meet new people to explore with.

Overall, if Venice is on your bucket list and you need to see it before you die, it is totally worth visiting alone.

It’s a very easy city to travel in. You’ll probably get lost walking around the winding streets, but you’ll always find your way to the water and can follow the water back to your accommodation.

And if that’s the biggest complaint and risk there is with visiting Venice alone, that’s a good thing!

Travelling from Venice to Rome is one of the best European vacations by train and another reason you may want to visit Venice as a solo traveller.

Okay. Now onto the reasons Venice may not be worth visiting alone.

Firstly, Venice is comparatively expensive to the rest of Italy. If you’re on a tight budget, you may want to skip Venice.

Food, accommodation, and souvenirs will cost you more than pretty much anywhere else in Italy (except maybe Cinque Terre).

On average, Venice is 7.9% more expensive than the rest of Italy.

Another important thing to consider when deciding is Venice worth visiting alone is your health.

Venice isn’t an accessible city.

If you have any mobility issues, you probably don’t want to visit Venice alone. There is tons of walking, the streets are narrow, and there are bridges or stairs throughout the city.

There are no cars in Venice, and it is up to you to get around by your own by walking through the city. The boats can’t get you everywhere, and you’ll be walking quite a bit.

If you have a disability, be sure to read this article on accessibility in Venice before committing to a trip to Venice.

Tips for travelling alone for the first time

Finally, it is important to consider the ethical cost of visiting Venice.

As we all know, Venice is sinking, and the millions of tourists visiting every year isn’t helping the situation.

I’m not saying you shouldn’t go to Venice because the city is sinking, but it should be a consideration.

Firstly, if you do want to visit Venice alone, try to plan your trip during off-peak times. This limits the number of tourists in the city at one time.

Plus it’s less crowded, so you have a more relaxing holiday.

Secondly, if Venice isn’t a place you really want to go and are just going because it’s popular and you feel like you should go, don’t go.

I never really wanted to go to Venice but a friend asked me to go with her. If it wasn’t for her, I wouldn’t have gone. I also don’t plan on going again unless someone else begs me to go with them.

I personally think Venice is one of the most overrated cities in Europe.

Please don’t hurt me for saying that!

There is no doubt Venice is a gorgeous city, but it doesn’t feel authentic at this point.

Young locals are leaving the city in heaps and bounds, and there are more tourists in the city than there are locals.

The big draw of Venice is undoubtably the canals. There is no arguing that they’re beautiful, but it isn’t the only city in Europe with canals like that.

If you’re going to Venice solely for the canals, consider visiting Annecy, France instead. It’s much more relaxed and has the same small canals. There is different architecture, but it is no less beautiful.

If you’re going to Venice for the architecture, consider visiting Bologna or Florence. The architecture isn’t exactly the same as Venice, but they’re two of the most beautiful cities in Italy.

So, is Venice worth visiting alone in my opinion?

Yes and no.

It’s a no for me. I also think it is a no for anybody who doesn’t really want to explore Venice and hasn’t been dreaming about visiting Venice.

It’s a yes for anybody who has been dreaming about visiting Venice. It is on the top of their bucket list. They planned a trip to Italy just to visit Venice.

I’ll never tell you not to visit Venice.

I will tell you, however, that if you’re meh about Venice and just adding it to your itinerary because it is a famous city, there are probably better places in Italy you can visit.

If you’re decided you want to visit Venice alone, there are a few things you should know before your trip.

These have nothing to do with travelling alone in Venice, but they’re things I wish I knew before visiting Venice.

I’m not going to cover the most common things to know before visiting Venice. You’ve probably read them a million times already.

I’m going to cover what I wish I knew about Venice. They may be odd things, but I hope they help you plan your trip!

I’m a fairly impatient lady. I think to move quickly, and the boats in Venice move very slowly.

There are public transportation boats from the airport, around Venice, and to other nearby islands.

Side note: I highly recommend visiting Burano and Murano when in Venice.

The public transportation boats are the best (and cheapest) way to get to and from the airport and to the other islands.

If you’re trying to get around Venice, I recommend walking.

Anyway, the public transportation boats are slow.

Painfully slow.

You need to leave yourself extra time to get where you want to go. Google Maps may tell you it takes a certain amount of time to get somewhere, but it often takes longer.

Secondly, bring something to keep you entertained on the boats. A book. A podcast. Anything.

I’m pretty good at finding my way around. Especially if I’m walking to one place and then directly back to my accommodation.

That wasn’t the case in Venice.

There are so many small, winding streets that look the same. It is super easy to get confused, take a wrong turn, and end up nowhere near where you wanted to be.

I suggest you rely heavily on Google Map when in Venice.

Be sure to load your maps while you have wifi, so you’re not stranded in the middle of Venice without wifi to use Google Maps.

Even if you think your walk will be easy because you’re going straight across the city, use your Google Maps.

There are plenty of winding streets and bridges along the way.

There are arrows on some of the buildings pointing the way to the train station, for example. They’re quite helpful so be on the lookout for those in addition to using Google Maps.

What I wish I knew before backpacking Europe alone

The local population in Venice is shrinking. There aren’t a ton of opportunties for young people, and a large portion of them are moving to other cities.

If you’re hoping to make local friends or hear from a local about their experience in Venice, it won’t be easy to find them.

Of course, there are shop, restaurant, and attraction employees, but they don’t have time to chat with you.

You won’t have one of those moments where a local comes up to you in a coffee shop and starts talking to you. I’ve had that experience a few times in other cities. They’re really special, but you won’t get it in Venice.

I’m not saying that’s a bad thing by any means.

I just know a lot of people enjoy speaking with locals while travelling to try to get a more authentic version of the place they’re visiting. You’re more likely to casually run into a young person born in Venice in Rome than you are in Venice.

On a similar note, be respectful of the locals you do come across in Venice.

They have to deal with their city being overrun by tourists and have to work around the tourists to get their normal life activities done.

The most common place you’re going to run into locals is waiting for the public transportation boat.

They have their own line and are often welcomed onto the boat before the tourists.

Don’t complain. Don’t try to get in their line even though it is likely shorter.

They’re likely trying to get to and from work. They pay taxes. They deserve to be able to use the public transportation easily without having to wait in line for ages with tourists.

Venice is small, overcrowded, and full of unsuspecting tourists.

This makes it a great place for pick pockets to get a big loot.

Luckily, there are a few simple steps you can take to make sure you’re not one of their victims.

• Carry your purse on the front of your hip or in front of you

• Keep your wallet/phone/valuables as close to your body as possible

• Don’t carry anything in your back pocket

• If you have a backpack, use the inside pockets for your valuables. They’re harder to get to that way

• Know that pick pockets often work in pairs. If someone points out your shoe is untied or tries to have you sign a petition, these are signs they may be trying to pick pocket you. Move somewhere else to tie your shoe and say no thank you to signing the petition

The last important thing you need to know is there is a tourism tax coming to Venice in January 2023.

This tax will only affect people who are visiting Venice as a day trip. If you’re staying in Venice, there is already a tax built into the cost of your hotel.

A large portion of the tourists that visit Venice are on cruises and are only in Venice for one day. This impacts hotels and restaurants.

I personally think the tax is a good addition to Venice and will help the city thrive in the future. Others aren’t happy about it.

Being aware of the new tax is important when trying to decide is Venice worth visiting.

I think if you do visit Venice, it’s worthwhile to stay for at least two days.

There is no sense only going for a day, not seeing everything, and paying a tax to get into the city.

I know this article didn’t give you the most direct answer to the question is Venice worth visiting alone.

That’s because there isn’t a cut and dry answer.

It depends more on your travel interests and budget than it does on the city itself.

For me and my travel style, Venice isn’t the right choice. But for you and your travel style, it might be the perfect choice.

I hope this article gave you a little sense of how you can decide whether or not Venice is the right destination for your next solo trip.

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Solo travel in Taiwan is incredible!

Taiwan is the perfect introduction to Asia. It is familiar yet unfamiliar. English is fairly widely spoken, and it is super safe. All these factors not only make Taiwan a great introduction to Asia but also a great introduction to solo travel!

Solo travel in Taiwan is super easy. Even if you’ve never travelled alone before, a solo trip to Taiwan is something most people can manage without feeling overwhelmed.

This post will tell you everything you need to know about solo travel in Taiwan, so you can plan the perfect Taiwan trip!

You won’t regret travelling alone in Taiwan!

PS- be sure to check out my post on everything you need to know about planning a solo trip!

One of the first things people Google when planning a solo trip anywhere is whether or not it is safe.

I don’t blame you. I do it too!

I’m very happy to report that Taiwans is very safe for solo travellers. It is safe during both the day and the night.

You don’t have to worry about any nighttime crimes, and you can freely walk around after dark with no worry.

Unless you’re an adult who is mildly afraid of the dark like I am.

How safe the country is is one of the most attractive aspects of solo travel in Taiwan.

You don’t have to worry about avoiding certain areas of town, major scams, or violent crimes.

Of course just like any country in the world there is the possibility of being in the wrong place at the wrong time and having something happen. Petty crimes like pick pocketing can happen in any country as well.

Just because Taiwan is safe for solo travellers doesn’t mean you get to drop your entire guard.

You still have to be aware that some petty crimes happen and to be smart about your actions.

But, overall, solo travel in Taiwan is very safe, and 99% of solo travellers in Taiwan don’t run into any problems.

One of the worst things you can do in any country you visit is just visit the capital city, and Taiwan is no exception!

Taipei is an amazing city, and I will admit it is my favourite city in Taiwan. But there is so much to see outside Taipei.

Taiwan has so many different sides, styles, and vibes to it.

The north is vastly different from the south, and it is worth visiting multiple cities!

You can travel from Taipei to Kaohsiung in less than 2 hours. You can easily visit the two major cities in Taiwan in one trip.

PS- don’t forget to read on my guides on where to stay in Taipei and Kaohsiung!

If you have two weeks, I highly recommend you visiting Hualien as well. It has some of the best hiking in the country!

Even if you don’t have much time in Taiwan, you should at a minimum take a day trip from Taipei. The top pick is without a doubt Jiufen.

A lot of blog posts make it seem difficult to travel from Taipei to Jiufen, but I promise it isn’t as daunting as it seems in writing. You can read my full guide on how to easily get to Jiufen here.

No matter what city outside Taipei you choose to visit, it’ll be a different experience to Taipei, and you’ll understand the country a bit better.

Taiwan has a nation wide public wifi network called iTaiwan.

It sounds great, but, in theory, it doesn’t work quite as well as you hope.

It can be a bit tricky to get connected to the iTaiwan network, and the most important thing you need to know is you have to create an account with the government before you arrive in Taiwan.

You can register your account online in advance here.

If you happen to show up in Taiwan without registering for an iTaiwan account before arriving, you can still register for an account. You have to go to a tourism office, show your passport, and create an account with an employee.

It is a bit annoying honestly.

Once you have an iTaiwan account, you can access free public wifi at nearly every public place in Taiwan!

It is pretty cool when it works well, and it is definitely worth the effort in setting up an iTaiwan account.

If you’re like me and travel a lot, you may want to look into investing in a Skyroam to solve all your internet woes while on the road. I bought mine in 2019 and am obsessed.

It is without a doubt one of the best travel purchases I’ve made!

You can read my full guide on wifi in Taipei here.

Relying on public wifi is basically an essential part of travel, but it leaves you at risk of being hacked and having your personal data stolen.

Yes. Hotel wifi counts as public wifi even if it is password protected!

The last thing you need while on a Taiwan solo trip is for someone to get into your personal devices and steal your information. Especially if it is your banking information!

Trust me. I’ve had my fair share of dealing with banking issues while abroad.

The only way you can protect your online data and privacy when using public wifi is by installing a VPN on your phone, tablet, and laptop.

A VPN essentially puts a forcefield around your personal devices that keeps any and all prying eyes out!

It makes using public wifi as safe as using your home wifi where only you know the password!

I always say if you can afford to travel, you can afford to protect your online information! The monthly cost of a VPN is less than a latte at Starbucks!

I’ve used a lot of different VPNs over the years.

VPNs are notorious for slowing down your devices and making them painfully slow and frustrating to use. With most VPNs, I eventually give up using them because they slow things down so much I lose my patience.

The only VPN that doesn’t slow your devices to a painful level is NordVPN.

I started using NordVPN in 2019 and haven’t looked back since! It is the only VPN I haven’t cancelled after the first year!

The VPN is super quick compared to other VPNs, which is the biggest selling feature in my books!

You can connect up to six devices on one NordVPN subscription, so you can easily protect all your devices for one low fee!

Seriously! It is a no brainer. You need to keep yourself internet safe whenever you travel.

Oh. And one final (but amazing) feature is the ability to change your location, so it looks like you’re in a different country.

This allows you to access the Netflix library from that country, and you can unlock access to tons of shows and movies you can’t get in the country you’re in.

One of the best parts about a Taiwan solo trip is that it is incredibly easy to get around Taiwan.

Whether you are travelling within a city or between cities, the Taiwan transportation system makes it a painless process!

Taipei and Kaohsiung have metro systems that cover the entire cities. Tainan and Taichung are in the process of constructing metro systems.

And every city in Taiwan no matter how small has a comprehensive bus system!

The country also has a world class high-speed rail system that zips you across the country 300km/hour.

You will be amazed at how easy solo travel in Taiwan becomes when you take advantage of all the transportation options!

And if you’re like me and are obsessed with walking, the cities are fairly walkable. Many tourist attractions are grouped in similar areas, so if you plan your days correctly, you won’t even need to rely on public transportation!

Cash dominates the market in Taiwan.

Lots of restaurants and convenience stores accept credit cards and debit cards, but if you buy any street food or shop at a street market, you need to have cash on hand.

This may seem like an odd tip to include in a post about solo travel in Taiwan, but it is a very important thing to know.

When you travel with someone else, they can bail you out and loan you cash if you’re in the situation where you don’t have enough cash to pay for something.

You don’t have that luxury when you’re travelling alone in Taiwan.

You are 100% responsible for having enough cash to pay for any cash-only purchases you make.

It just comes with the territory of solo travel.

I highly recommend you covert some of your local currency into New Taiwan Dollars before you leave your home country.

This gives you the security of knowing you have the ability to pay for anything that comes up before you can get to an ATM in Taiwan.

Plus you avoid the stress of searching for an ATM and risking it not accepting your foreign card or having a lot of fees.

Moral of the story: always have some cash in your wallet when you’re in Taiwan!

95% of the time Google Maps works like a charm in Taiwan, but it is that 5% that makes you want to pull out your hair.

Google maps is great when you want to use the metro, catch a bus, or walk to a major sight.

The problem comes in when you try to use it to get to a lesser known night market or somewhere with alleys.

You can find yourself walking in circles for hours growing frustrated that Google Maps isn’t showing you the way.

Trust me. It took me two days and a lot of determination to find one specific clothing market in Kaohsiung!

A Taiwan solo trip can become a bit frustrating when your map doesn’t tell you where to go.

You have to rely on having a general idea of where to go, local street signs, and following that little blue dot hoping you keep getting closer to your destination.

This can be a little frustrating when you’re alone in Taiwan.

You don’t have someone to bounce ideas off of and are stuck with only yourself to figure out where to go.

Google Maps has your back most of the time but be prepared for the odd time it stabs you in the back and leaves you in the lurch.

Just please know the address of where you’re staying and have a solid idea on how to get back there in case Google Maps really does you dirty!

Taiwan is in East Asia, which is the most expensive region in Asia.

Japan, Korea, and Hong Kong all have reputations for being expensive, and Taiwan breaks that mold.

The prices in Taiwan are very inexpensive compared to the rest of the region.

It is by no means as affordable as Southeast Asia, but you won’t break the bank in Taiwan either.

You can get a full meal at a street market for less than $10, transportation is $1-$2 per ride, and I didn’t pay more than $50 per night for mid-level hotels.

I have very surprised at how affordable Taiwan is. I came home with money to spare, and that is something that never happens when I travel!

The fact that Taiwan is inexpensive but still super modern and semi-Westernized is why I think Taiwan is the perfect introduction to Asia as a solo traveller.

This is without a doubt my least favourite part about solo travel in Taiwan!

I love hanging out in cafés and reading when I travel, and that simply isn’t a popular thing to do in Taiwan.

There are tons of places to grab tea, but most of them are window stores with no place to sit.

Honestly, I’ve never been to a country where I’ve seen fewer Starbucks than in Taiwan! Not that I like Starbucks, but it gives you a sense of how uncommon cafés are!

If you’re like me and relish the opportunity to relax, read, and unwind in a café when on a solo trip, Taiwan isn’t the place to do it.

Leave your book at the hotel because you likely won’t find a place to sit down and read it.

I know this isn’t a big issue for most people, but it was definitely a shock for me (and a disappointment if I’m honest).

Taiwan is known for its incredible food. In fact, the country is often touted as a foodie’s dream destination.

Every city in Taiwan has multiple night markets where you can try out a bunch of food and indulge.

Night markets are a big part of Taiwanese culture, so you don’t have to worry about them being too touristy and unauthentic.

Visiting night markets is one of the best things you can do while on a Taiwan solo trip.

A lot of solo travellers are nervous about eating at restaurants alone, and visiting night markets is the easiest way to eliminate that!

It is 100% street food, and you either sit at a table or eat while you walk.

Many locals visit night markets alone, and you won’t feel uncomfortable or weird wandering around a night market alone.

Not only are night markets the perfect solution to any qualms you have about eating alone, but they are also super affordable!

You can have a full meal for less than $10!

Night markets are a way of life in Taiwan, and you haven’t experienced Taiwan until you’ve been to at least a couple of night markets.

PS- be sure to read my post on everything you need to know about night markets in Kaohsiung!

You will be blown away at how kind and friendly Taiwanese people are!

I arrived in Taipei and immediately went to Taipei Main Station to catch a train to Hualien. I stopped to look at the train departure board, and within seconds, an old man came up to ask if I needed help figuring out what platform my train was departing from. It was really sweet of him.

And that isn’t an isolated expereince!

People are always willing to help. Employees at museums are excited to tell you about the artifacts, street food vendors make sure you’re 100% happy with your meal, and hotel employees go above and beyond.

Sometimes when you’re travelling alone in a country it can feel a bit awkward if you need to ask for directions or help of any sort.

That isn’t the case in Taiwan!

If you need any sort of help or are lost, I can guarantee you won’t have to look far to find a local who is willing to help you out!

You are now prepared to embark on your solo trip to Taiwan!

You’re an expert in all things travelling Taiwan alone and can conquer your Taiwan solo trip like a boss!

There is absolutely nothing scary about taking a solo trip to Taiwan!

It is without a doubt on the friendliest countries in Asia for solo travellers.

Taiwan definitely isn’t an obvious choice for solo travel, but I guarantee you won’t regret booking a trip there!

The country is completely safe for solo travellers- including solo female travellers. It is affordable, unique, full of good food, and has an awesome vibe.

Taiwan is without a doubt one of the most underrated countries in Asia, but I don’t think it will be underrated for much longer.

So get there while it is still a hidden gem before it gets overrun with tourists!

And don’t forget to be internet safe and install a VPN on all your devices!

PS- be sure to check out my post on the dress code in Taiwan, so you don’t commit a fashion faux pas!

Marrakech and Casablanca are two of the most popular cities in Morocco for tourists to visit. Luckily, it is very easy to travel from Marrakech to Casablanca.

Looking at a map, it may seem like you have to choose to either visit Marrakech or Casablanca on your Moroccan vacation.

They look quite a ways away, but, in reality, it is very easy to travel from Marrakech to Casablanca. You can definitely visit both cities when you’re in Morocco if you want.

You’ll have to choose to either take the train from Marrakech to Casablanca or the bus from Marrakech to Casablanca. Both have their pros and cons, but I believe the train is the best option.

However, you may find the the bus is the best option for you and your travel style.

That’s why we’re going to cover every way to travel from Marrakech to Casablanca as well as discuss the pros and cons of each transportation method.

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As I mentioned, my favourite way to travel between Marrakech and Casablanca is to take the train.

It isn’t the cheapest option, but it is significantly faster than the bus.

And I’m willing to pay a bit more to shave a few hours off my travel schedule!

The train to Casablanca from Marrakech takes just under 3 hours.

Some trains are quicker than others, and it depends on how busy the tracks are and what time of day you travel.

But, in general, your train journey should take about three hours.

Just like the length of your journey, the price of your train ride depends on when you travel.

If you travel during peak times and on the weekend, you can expect to pay more than if you travelled during off-peak times on a weekday.

In general, you can expect to pay between 90 MAD (about $10 USD) and 190 MAD (about $20 USD).

Those are really good prices!

Even if your ticket costs closer to the high end of the price range, it is still affordable for most people.

The best way for tourists to purchase train tickets is by going to the train station.

You can go to the train station anytime and purchase tickets for a future departure date.

You can purchase train tickets at any train station even if your train doesn’t depart from that station, which is quite convenient.

The reason I say it’s easiest for tourists to purchase their tickets at the train station is because if you purchase them online, you need to have a Moroccan card.

This is a national identification card, and you can’t get one as a tourists.

So, go to the train station and purchase your train ticket from Marrakech to Casablanca.

I suggest going to the station and buying your ticket a few days in advance of your intended departure date.

The trip from Marrakech to Casablanca is quite popular, and there is a chance train tickets will be sold out on the day you want to depart.

You can show up at the train station the day you want to leave and try to buy a ticket, but there’s no guarantee you’ll be able to get one.

Trains to Casablanca depart from Marrakech Railway Station. It’s the main station in Marrakech.

The train station is slightly outside of the heart of Marrakech.

You can walk to the train station, but it’s probably in your best interest to catch a taxi, so you’re not trying to navigate your bags along the busy roads.

There are three train station in Casablanca.

Trains from Marrakech arrive at Casa Oasis.

The train station is a few kilometres away from the central part of Casablanca. You probably don’t want to walk to your accommodation.

You can take a bus or you can take a taxi.

I would personally take a taxi. Just be sure you negotiate a decent price with the driver or insist they turn on the meter.

Never accept the first price the taxi driver quotes you.

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• Convenient arrival and departure locations

• It’s more expensive than the bus

• You can’t purchase your ticket online

• Limited luggage storage space

Your next option is to take the bus from Marrakech to Casablanca.

The bus is a bit cheaper than the train, but it takes longer. You need to decide if the money you save is worth the extra time in transit.

If you’re on a long trip, taking the bus isn’t going to eat into your time in Morocco very much.

However, if you’re on a short one-week vacation, saving a little bit of time in transit can be a huge deal.

The bus to Casablanca from Marrakech takes about 4 hours.

It could be longer or shorter depending on the traffic. That’s the big unknown when it comes to taking the bus rather than the train.

Bus tickets vary more in price than train tickets. You can find a really good price that saves you a lot compared to the train or you can pay basically the same amount as a train ticket.

You can expect to pay between 65 MAD (approximately $7 USD) and 190 MAD (approximately $20 USD).

As you can see, the bus is often less expensive than the train but not by much.

The bus takes an extra hour compared to the train. If you take the bus, be sure to find an inexpensive ticket, so you’re paying less than the price of the train.

If you can’t get a good deal on a bus ticket, then you’ll probably want to just take the train.

Just like train tickets, you’ll have to purchase your bus ticket at the station before you depart.

The bus station is right next door to the train station, so you can easily go from one to the other to check out ticket prices if you want.

Buses are a very popular mode of transportation in Morocco, and it isn’t unheard of for buses to be sold out.

I recommend buying your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get on the bus you want.

If you leave it to the last minute, there’s a high probability that you won’t be able to buy a ticket for the next bus and will have to wait for the one following that.

There are plenty of buses that run from Marrakech to Casablanca each day, so you’ll be able to make it to Casablanca.

It might just be later than you thought it would.

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As mentioned, the bus station is right next door to the railway station.

The bus station is called CTM bus station.

You’ll likely take a taxi to the bus station, so be sure to tell them what bus station you need to go to. You don’t want to accidentally show up at the wrong station!

The bus arrives at CMT bus station in Casablanca.

CMT is the name of the bus company in case you’re wondering why the stations have the same name.

The bus station is much closer to central Casablanca than the train station.

Assuming you’re staying in the heart of the tourist part of town, you can walk to your accommodation in about half an hour.

You can also take the local bus or hire a taxi if you can’t want to walk.

• The least expensive option

• Luggage storage room under the bus

• Isn’t that much cheaper than the train

There are a few other ways you can travel to Casablanca from Marrakech.

I’m not giving each of them their own dedicated section like the bus and train because I don’t really recommend these options unless you’re in a specific circumstance.

For the average traveller, you should take the bus or train.

Both Marrakech and Casablanca have airports. If you really wanted, you could fly between the two cities.

However, when you take into account getting to the airport early, waiting for your flight, flying, deplaning, waiting for your luggage, and getting to your accommodation in Casablanca, it isn’t really any faster than the train.

The flight itself is only 50 minutes, but it is everything else that comes with flying that slows you down.

The only time I would recommend flying from Marrakech to Casablanca is if you land in Marrakech and are going directly to Casablanca without going into the city.

Next up is driving from Marrakech to Casablanca.

The drive only takes 2.5 hours, but you should decide to drive just because it is quicker than the bus or train.

I only recommend driving to Casablanca if it is part of a bigger road trip across the country.

Don’t just drive from Marrakech to Casablanca and then return your car.

A guided tour can be one of two things:

• A guided tour across Morocco or

• A private car that drives you from Marrakech to Casablanca

You may want to consider these options if you don’t want to plan your entire trip around Morocco or are nervous about travelling through Morocco by yourself.

I figure if you’re going to take a private tour, you probably aren’t reading this post, so I’m not going to go into any detail about it.

As you can see, there are a number of ways you can travel from Marrakech to Casablanca.

It all comes down to personal choice and what transportation method works best for you.

I prefer to take the train between the two cities, but you could decide to take the bus or a private tour.

The important thing to take away from this article is that it is super easy to travel from Marrakech to Casablanca.

You shouldn’t let the fact that the two cities look far away on the map deter you from visiting both of them on your trip to Morocco!

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Skyroam is a portal wifi hotspot you can take with you anywhere in the world. It is an amazing travel gadget, but it can sometimes be hard to answer the question is Skyroam worth it.

There are number of pros and cons you need to take into consideration when deciding whether or not Skyroam is worth it.

It can be difficult to decide if Skyroam is worth it. It all comes down to what type of traveller you are and how often you travel. I think Skyroam is worth it for people who travel more than twice a year (especially if you travel for two weeks or more at a time). On the hand, if you are a causal traveller, it may be more cost effective to simply rent pocket wifi wherever you go.

Skyroam isn’t an inexpensive travel gadget, so you need to have all the information available before you decide to purchase a Skyroam hotspot device.

I hummed and hawed about whether or not to buy a Skyroam for about six months before I finally pulled the trigger.

I can tell you I love my Skyroam, and it was the right purchase for you.

But the question is is Skyroam worth it for you?

This post will help you figure that out!

I’m not holding anything back in this article! Be ready to hear the good, the bad, and the ugly about Skyroam.

It is the only way you can decide if Skyroam is worth it or not.

Strap in and get ready for an in-depth Skyroam review!

The first step in deciding if Skyroam is worth it is understanding exactly what Skyroam is.

Skyroam is a company that provides 4G internet hotspots you can use (basically) anywhere in the world. It gives you access to the internet without having to rely on connecting to public wifi.

You can either rent a Skyroam device or purchase one.

I’m going to assume you’re interested in purchasing a Skyroam for most of this article, but we’ll touch on renting at the end of the post!

Essentially, you carry your Skyroam in either your purse or pocket, and you have access to the internet no matter what.

It really increases your freedom and makes you a more confident and adventurous traveller.

At least it did for me! After I got my Skyroam, it become easier to wander around and off the beaten track without worrying out trying to navigate my way back to my hotel without internet.

There are two different types of Skyroam devices you can get: the Solis X or the Solis Lite.

I have the Solis X and think it is worth upgrading and spending a little extra money to get a hotspot with more features.

I mean the intention is to use the device for many years, so a little more upfront cost is worthwhile to get a more premium device.

This is the more premium Skyroam product and the one I personally own.

It comes with a lot of extra features built into the device, and it is actually pretty cool and versatile.

Here are the top features of the Skyroam Solis X you need to know about:

• Connect up to 10 devices at once (and get internet on all of them!)

• Can serve as an external battery and charge your phone and other devices while you’re on the go

• Has a built in camera that you can control from the app on your phone. This is a great addition for solo travellers or people who are trying to get a group photo

• It has a smart assistant that helps you with basically anything you need. The smart assistant can send a message to a dedicated contact and share your location, works with the Find My Phone app, and can send an emergency alert.

I don’t personally use the smart assistant feature all that often, but I have used it in the past a few times to share my location with my mom to quickly let her know I’ve landed or arrived somewhere.

I am really impressed with my Skyroam Solis X. It is amazing how much they packed into such a small device.

It is very powerful!

My only minor gripe about the Solis X is the battery life could be a little longer.

The battery lasts the entire day you’re out and about exploring, but you have to charge it every single night.

You cannot forget to charge it overnight, or you’re hooped the next day!

You may run into problems with the Skyroam running out of power if you use it all day and then stay out late into the evening.

I personally am not a night owl so never kept it running more than 12 or so hours.

From my experience, the battery lasts at least 12 hours. I haven’t tested it longer than that, and I wouldn’t push it much longer than 13 or 14 hours because I don’t think the battery would last longer than that.

If you do want to go out on the town, I suggest either taking an external battery to charge your Skyroam on the go or stop at your hotel for an hour or two and charge the device before heading out for the evening.

There are easy ways to make the battery life work for whatever you need, and having to charge it every night is not something that would hold me back from buying a Skyroam.

The Solis Lite is the less expensive hotspot, and it doesn’t have any of the fancy features that the Solis X has.

All it does it provide you access to the internet, and it does that job well!

You can connect up to 10 devices on the Solis Lite, so you don’t have to compromise on how connected you are if you choose to go with the Solis Lite.

One of my favourite parts of the Solis Lite is because it doesn’t have the extra fancy features, the battery lasts longer than the Solis X.

The Skyroam website advertises that the battery on the Solis Lite lasts 18 hours or more!

That is absolutely fantastic, and you should never have to worry about running out of battery and losing your connectivity with the Solis Lite!

I have never personally used the Skyroam Solis Lite, so I cannot confirm if the claim that the battery lasts 18+ hours is accurate. I would be surprised if it didn’t last that long though! That is about how long the average hotspot device lasts.

The Skyroam team did a good job on making their devices super easy to use.

You have to download the Skyroam app on your smartphone or tablet, and you connect your device through the app.

You can also purchase day passes or monthly passes through the app.

Once you have the app and have some day passes, all you have to do is click the big “active day pass” button on your home screen.

You then navigate to the wifi section on your phone and enter the password you Skyroam gave you into the Skyroam wifi tab.

You only have to enter your Skyroam wifi password once. Your phone should remember it after that!

Of course, if you don’t use your Skyroam hotspot for an extended periods of time (say during a multi-year global pandemic), you need to enter the password again when you use your Skyroam for the first time in a long time.

You are 100% in charge of the password. You can share it with whoever you want.

Anyone you share the password with can connect to your Skyroam device as long as they are within range.

It really is that easy!

The longest part of the process is connecting your Skyroam to the app, so it recognizes the device.

It takes about five minutes, and you simply follow the instructions on the app!

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This is the big question you’re here to have answered!

Quit messing around Erica and tell me whether or not Skyroam is worth it is what I imagine you’re saying right about now.

The short answer is yes I personally think Skyroam is worth it.

The long answer is it is complicated, and Skyroam may not be the best choice for everybody.

I don’t want you to spend your hard earned money on a travel gadget that may not be the right fit for you, so we’re going to figure that out right now.

I think anyone who falls into the following categories should seriously consider getting a Skyroam:

• People who travel from 2+ weeks at a time

• People who travel multiple times per year

• Anyone who needs to stay connected for work or for family reasons

• People (like me) who get annoyed with having to rent pocket wifi or a SIM card every where I go (it is such a time suck!)

I think Skyroam can really elevate your travel gave.

From my experience, it is an amazing feeling knowing I can pop onto the internet no matter where or when.

It has helped me find incredible restaurants wherever I decide I’m hungry and need to eat. Skyroam has helped me find tourists sights in the area that I can pop over to when I have some extra time to kill.

Most importantly though.

It has given me freedom when I travel.

As a solo female traveller, it feels good to know I can access the internet in any scenario and can get in contact with anyone I need to at a moment’s notice.

It is also incredibly helpful as someone who runs a digital business and needs access to the internet to be successful.

It is nice to know I can message my mom whenever I want to tell her about my day or share an amazing experience I just had that I’m excited about.

I think that most travellers can get a lot of value out of a Skyroam device, but it isn’t for everybody.

If you fall into one of the following categories, you may want to think hard about whether or not a Skyroam is the right fit for you:

• You don’t travel internationally

• You only travel once a year or once every couple of years

• Being connected to the internet isn’t important to you

• You are on a very tight budget (it may be better to spend your money on actual travel and save up for a Skyroam over time)

The biggest group of people who probably won’t find Skyroam worth it to them are people who don’t travel internationally.

Most phone plans allow you to use your data in your home country even when you’re not in your home city.

This negates the need for a Skyroam and the need to spend the money on a Skyroam.

You can just use your normal phone plan and be on your merry way.

The other group of people who may not get a lot of value from a Skyroam hotspot device are people who only travel once a year or even less than that.

Unfortunately, Skyroam day passes are a bit overpriced.

People who travel infrequently will be forced to pay for day passes rather than more fairly priced monthly passes, and that can add up.

If you only travel once a year, it may be in your best interests to rent pocket wifi wherever you go rather than purchasing your own wifi hot spot.

• The easiest and most convenient way to stay connected when travelling

• You and all your friends can connect with one Skyroam hotspot

• Monthly passes are very fairly priced

• Day passes are a bit expensive

• Battery life could be a little longer

• Doesn’t work in every single country in the world (works in 135)

• Has an upfront cost to buy the device and a continuing cost to buy wifi passes

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For me and from my experience Skyroam is worth it. 100%!

I adore my Skyoram Solis X and am very happy I splurged and purchased it.

It has elevated my travel experience.

I’ve found new restaurants I would never have otherwise found, been able to share more of my travel journey with friends and family, and always feel secure knowing I can find my way home in the (inevitable) event I get lost.

Seriously. After all my years of travel I’m still horrendous at navigating without my beloved Google Maps.

Knowing what I know now and having used my Skyroam extensively, I would not hesitate to buy one again in the future and have recommended it to a number of my travel friends.

The only two things I think would increase my love for Skyroam is to make the battery last a bit longer in the Solis X and lower the cost of wifi day passes.

Other than those two minor complaints, I think Skyroam is amazing.

I love it and am so, so, so glad I have it with me every time I travel!

This is the section where I’m going to answer all the questions I had before getting my Skyroam and the questions people normally ask me.

Saves you the time scouring the internet trying to find the answers! 😉

Skyroam works in 135 different countries!

I’m not about to type out 135 countries, so if you want a breakdown of where you can get internet using your Skyroam, check out this page.

You get Skyroam coverage in basically all of Europe, North America, South America, and Asia.

For most travellers, you don’t have to worry much about whether or not you can use your Skyroam on your vacation.

The biggest gaps in Skyroam coverage is in Africa and what is commonly referred to as the Middle East.

Google why Middle East is a colonizer term if you’re not familiar. I can’t wait until we stop using that term! I tend to refer to the region as West Asia. Anyways. Back to what you came for!

One of the most glaring omissions is United Arab Emirates.

UAE is a hugely popular tourist destination, but Skyroam doesn’t work there.

Yet.

Skyroam is always expanding their network and gaining coverage in more and more countries.

Hopefully I can soon change this article to say UAE is covered by Skyroam!

But, for now, if you travel to Africa and West Asia frequently, you probably want to hold off on buying a Skyroam until they expand their coverage in those regions.

There are a number of different pricing plans for Skyroam depending on what you want.

The price to purchase the devices is steady, but the price you pay for internet access an vary a fair amount.

Here is a breakdown of the cost of buying and operating a Skyroam:

• Skyroam Solis Lite: $119.99

• Global unlimited wifi day pass: $9

• Global monthly unlimited wifi pass: $99

• USA monthly unlimited wifi pass: $49

• Per day rental fee: $8.99

All prices are in USD.

This is a little bit more difficult to answer.

What you find to be a good deal may not be what another person finds to be a good deal.

I personally think, as a whole, Skyroam is worth the price and a fair deal.

Again, I think the day wifi passes are expensive, but I think everything else is fairly priced.

Yes!

Skyroam often runs promotions where you save 30% off on wifi day passes!

This is the best time to purchase wifi, and I always wait until they have a sale to purchase my day passes when I’m using a monthly pass.

Snagging a daily wifi pass at 30% off means you’re paying a little more than $6 per day for wifi.

I think this is a much more reasonable price than $9 a day, and I actually think that is closer to what Skyroam should be charging for a daily wifi pass.

So get those wifi passes while they are on sale!

One important thing to note about the promotions Skyroam runs is the day passes you buy have an expiry date.

Make sure you will use your day passes before they expire.

It would be a shame to buy some day passes on sale and then let them go to waste.

Day passes purchased at full price do not expire.

Okay. I don’t think Skyroam advertises this or would be happy with me saying this, but

In my experience, I have been able to lend my Skyroam Solis X to someone else when they travelled, and I was at home.

It took a bit of wrangling and working the system, but once we got it to work, it worked really well.

There are two important steps you need to do in order for it to work properly:

• Sync the Skyroam with the Skyroam app on their phone. Log into your account on their phone and sync the device like you did the first time you used it. In my experience, I had to try syncing the device three or four times before it finally worked. Be patient!

• They need to delete the Skyroam app from their phone before you can properly connect and use your device with your app like you did before you lent it to someone else. I have no explanation as to why it is this way, but from my experience, the second person had to delete the app from their phone for me to use my Skyroam like normal even though they were literally in a different country when I tried to use my Skyroam for the first time since they returned it to me.

I always had the Skyroam app on my phone, so I’m not sure why the second person had to delete the app from their phone for it to work with my app properly again.

Probably has something to do with the fact that you’re probably not supposed to lend out your Skyroam. But if it works, it works!

Again, I just want to reiterate that this is my experience. I can’t guarantee that it will work for you the same was it does for me.

So don’t come at me if it doesn’t work for you!

You can use as much data as you want in a month or day, but it may start to slow down if you use too much of it.

After 20GB, Skyroam stops delivering high-speed internet. You get fed a normal internet speed after that.

I’ve never personally used all 20GB, so I can’t personally say if you can feel the internet slow down after 20GB.

I have gone over my high-speed data allowance on my normal data plan and have never noticed a slow down. I suspect it will be a similar experience with Skyroam.

Just like any other hotspot, the range for Skyroam isn’t huge.

You can’t have a friend connect to it and then go their separate way.

They will very quickly lose the Skyroam signal.

From my personal experience, Skyroam has a reach of between 100 meters and 200 meters.

You party has to stay pretty close together for everybody to be able to use the Skyroam data.

Yes!

You can rent a Skyroam for any trip. No matter how long or short.

As long as you’re going somewhere Skyroam provides data in!

The cost of renting a Skyroam is $8.99USD a day.

You can get the hotspot device mailed directly to your house and mail it back to Skyroam when you’re done.

I recommend you look into the cost of renting pocket wifi in the country you’re visiting before committing to renting Skyroam.

In a lot of cases, it is less expensive to rent pocket wifi directly from a local company than rent with Skyroam.

That is certainly the case in South Korea!

I’ve never personally used Skyroam’s VPN, so I can’t give you any first-hand information on it.

I do know Skyroam partnered with NordVPN to develop and launch the Skyroam VPN, so I trust that it is good.

NordVPN is my favourite VPN provider, and I don’t trust anyone else with my online safety. The fact that Skyroam partnered with tells me that they are committed to a fast VPN and exceptional online protection.

You can only access the Skyroam VPN through the Skyroam app, and you have to have a Skyroam product to purchase the VPN.

The big problem with the Skyroam VPN is the price.

The monthly cost for the Skyroam VPN is THREE TIMES MORE than a NordVPN monthly subscription.

I think the Skyroam VPN is way overpriced!

If I were you, I would get a normal NordVPN subscription.

Having a VPN on your devices is essential.

There is no excuse for not protecting your online information and data. You do not want to have your banking information stolen while you’re on holiday.

My philosophy is that if you can afford to travel, you can afford a VPN.

NordVPN is less than the cost of a single latte every month, so there is no excuse!

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Whew. That was a very long post!

I hope it helped you answer the question: is Skyroam worth it?

I think the better question to ask is: is Skyroam worth it for you.

Everybody has different travel needs, and you need to make the right decision for you.

I can sit here and rave about how much I love Skyroam, but that doesn’t mean you will!

I really hope this post helped you understand the ins and outs of owning and using a Skyroam. This information is vital in helping you make the decision whether or not this is the travel gadget for you.

There are a lot of neat travel gadgets but only so much money in the bank!

If you’re an avid traveller and will either use a monthly pass or strategically buy day passes when they are on sale, I think you can’t go wrong with adding a Skyroam to your travel bag.

I’ve certainly loved my experience using it and can’t see myself travelling without it in the future.

Skyroam is a real gem in the travel space, and I honestly wish I had learnt about it earlier in my travel career!

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Scotland has a long royal history and is still visited yearly by the British royal family. It is often overlooked by royal fans because London is the hub of all things royal, but Scotland has a lot of superb royal sights as well.

For the most part, Scotland’s royal sights tend to be quieter than the ones in London. This makes for a more enjoyable experience that allows you to really soak up the atmosphere rather than being rushed or crowded.

The downside of touring royal Scotland is that some of the sights require you to travel outside the main cities, so you may have to rent a car.

But on the plus side, 3 of the 6 sights on this list are in Edinburgh, so you’ll be able to see some of royal Scotland without having to rent a car. This is perfect for solo travellers or people with a limited time in Scotland.

Edinburgh Castle was the royal castle from the 12th Century until 1633. It was endured 26 sieges in its history. It is the most attached castle in Great Britain and one of the most attached in the entire world.

The castle has an interesting history that includes the Jacobite rising, the Scottish Wars of Independence, being a military barracks, and holding the Scottish crown jewels.

Edinburgh Castle is the most visited paid tourist attraction in Scotland. It is popular and gets extremely busy in the summer months.

The cost of admission ranges from £13.60 to £19.50 depending on what ticket you purchase, what time of year you go, and whether you purchase your ticket online in advance or not.

You should definitely purchase your ticket online in advance to save money and time. It is easy to do. There are ticket-printing machines outside the castle entrance that make it simple to get a paper copy of your ticket if you don’t have access to a printer.

You will be able to select an entrance time if you purchase tickets online. Tickets for the 9:30am slot need to be purchased the day in advance. All other time slots must be purchased no less than 90 minutes before the entry time. Being able to purchase tickets the same day makes it convenient for people who like to wing their trip and don’t plan everything in advance.

You should try to get a ticket for as early an entrance as possible. Edinburgh Castle gets busy, and the crowds will be quietest at the beginning of the day.

There is plenty of things to do and see at Edinburgh Castle. You could easily spend an entire day at the castle, and most people spend half a day there.

Some of the highlights include a panoramic of Edinburgh, a pet cemetery, the Scottish Crown Jewels, tours of the dungeons, multiple military museums, James VI birth chamber, the royal apartments, and St. Margaret’s Chapel.

The Crown Jewels are by far the most popular thing to see at Edinburgh Castle. You should try to visit them early in the morning, at lunch when people are eating, or in the evening. There will be a long line to see them if you go outside these times (but it is still worth it!). The Scottish Crown Jewels are not as impressive as the Crown Jewels you can see in the Tower of London, but they are still worth seeing.

Edinburgh Castle is by far the least royal sight on this list. It is more of a historical sight than it is a modern royal sight. However, there are still a number of royal things to see.

The castle has an immense royal history, so while it may not be a modern royal sight, it is still somewhere royal fans will want to visit. The highlights for royal fans visiting Edinburgh Castle are the Crown Jewels, the royal apartments, and James VI birth chamber.

Holyroodhouse Palace is at the opposite end of the Royal Mile from Edinburgh Castle. It is the modern royal palace in Edinburgh, and the Queen visits it every year.

Holyroodhouse Palace has been the principle residence for the Kings and Queens of Scots since the 16th Century. Inside you are able to visit the apartments of Mary Queen of Scots, which makes Holyrood Palace quite unique.

Admission to Holyroodhouse ranges from £8.60 to £15 depending on what ticket category you purchase. Students, seniors, youth, and people living with a disability receive a discount. Children under 5 receive free entrance!

You can purchase tickets to the palace online in advance. This helps save time in the queue. The line can get quite long at peak times, so pre-buying your ticket is a great option.

You receive an audioguide included in the price of admission. The audioguide is quite well done and is very information, so you should make sure to pick one up and use it.

The tour of Holyroodhouse is self-guided and self-paced. You can take as long as you want in each of the rooms, so you won’t feel rushed.

You can also purchase a combined ticket that allows you entrance to both Holyroodhouse Palace and the Queen’s Gallery. They are both located on the same property, so it is easy to go from one sight to the next. The Queen’s Gallery has a number of great exhibits throughout the year, so it is worth considering.

Insider Tip: Near the exit to Holyroodhouse Palace (and the Queen’s Gallery) you can ask to have your visit treated like a charitable donation. By doing this you will receive free re-enty to the Palace (and/or Queen’s Gallery depending on what ticket you purchased) for a year!

You will be able to see all the palace highlights when you visit Holyroodhouse Palace. Visitors will learn about past and present history as well as important events that took place in the various rooms you are touring.

You will see the apartments of Mary Queen of Scots, the state rooms, the throne room, the great gallery that houses a number of famous pieces of art, and tour the gardens.

There is a lot to see and do, so you should budget half a day to tour the palace. The audioguide is lengthy, so expect to stand in each room for 5-10 minutes listening to its history.

The route you can walk through the palace is pre-determined, so you won’t be able to get away from the crowds if it is busy while you are there. You will want to visit the palace right when it opens or a few hours before it closes to beat the crowds.

Holyroodhouse Palace is seeping with royal history. It is perfect for people who are interested in modern royal history and being able to say they walked in the same place as the Queen.

The palace has a long royal history, so it is perfect for people who enjoy any aspect of royal history from the 16th Century onwards.

Holyroodhouse Palace is a unique British royal palace. It is one of the few active palaces in Scotland. It was often used as the gateway to the Highlands by members of the royal family in the past, so it has great stories to be shared with you.

The HMY Britannia is the sight of all sights for anybody that is interested in modern royal history or the Queen. HMY Britannia was originally supposed to be used by King George IV, but he passed away before it set sail.

After her father died, Queen Elizabeth II saw the construction of HMY Britannia to completion and decorated it in her personal style.

The yacht was in service from 1954 until 1997. During its career, HMY Britannia travelled more than 1 million nautical miles and was the vessel of multiple royal tours. (It is featured on The Crown as well when Prince Philip is on his tour in the second season).

The yacht is now permanently docked at Ocean Terminal in Edinburgh and open for the public to tour.

Ticket prices range from £8.70 to £16.50 and children under the age of 5 go free. You can purchase tickets online, or you can go to the ticket booth up to 7 days before you want to visit and get a ticket for any day.

While HMY Britannia is a popular sight, it normally doesn’t see the lines that Edinburgh Castle and Holyroodhouse Palace see. You should be able to purchase your ticket on the day of your visit without having much of a queue.

Your ticket gives you access to an audioguide. The audioguide is very well done and gives you lots of information, so it is worth using.

Just as with Holyroodhouse Palace, there is a pre-determined route you take while touring the yacht. You are able to walk through different levels and parts of the ship.

There is a lot to see on HMY Britannia. You get to see where Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip’s bedrooms, the room Prince Charles and Princess Diana stayed while on their honeymoon, the dining room where banquets were held, and so much more!

You also get to see all the mechanical and practical elements of the ship. The engine room, the staff quarters, and the bridge are all included in your tour.

It is interesting to see how the staff lived versus how the royal family lived while on the yacht. There was a huge difference between their living conditions (unsurprisingly).

You are able to have tea or eat a meal on the yacht. The Royal Deck Tea Room gives you the opportunity to feel like a royal. There is a beautiful view from the tea room, and the food is delicious. It is a bit overpriced, but what else would you expect from a royal tourist sight?

Overall, you should budget 2-4 hours to tour HMY Britannia. The audioguide takes a long time to listen to, so it will take multiple hours to tour the entire yacht. The tour is self-paced, so you can linger on the top deck taking pictures and enjoying the view for as long as you want.

There is no doubt that HMY Britannia is one of the most popular royal tourist attractions in Scotland. It has the most modern royal history of any other Scottish sight.

People who are fans of the current generation of the royal family will love this attraction. You learn so much about the royal history from just a few years ago. Even the most intense royal fans will walk away from HMY Britannia with new information.

Balmoral is known as the Scottish home to the royal family. It was purchased by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. They renovated the castle to suit their tastes, and Balmoral quickly became their favourite place. After Prince Albert died, Queen Victoria continued to spend a lot of time at Balmoral.

The royal family still spends a large part of the summer at Balmoral. It is used every year by the Queen and other members of the royal family. Balmoral has a huge grounds, so it allows the family a lot of privacy while also letting them participate in outdoor activities.

Balmoral is located in the Scottish Highlands, so it is difficult to get to if you don’t have a car. There is a free parking on sight if you do drive, so that is a nice bonus.

Admission to Balmoral ranges from £6 to £11.50. You are able to purchase your tickets online in advance.

Your entrance tickets gives you access to the grounds as well as one room in the castle. You can only enter the one room in the castle, so you shouldn’t visit Balmoral if you want to see the castle rather than the grounds.

Balmoral is still worth a visit when you’re in Scotland. The grounds are beautiful, and you learn a lot about the royal family in the Victorian era.

You receive an audioguide that guides you through the estate grounds. You have to pay a £5 deposit for the audioguide, but you get the money back when you return it. The audioguide is incredibly helpful. The tour is through the grounds, so there isn’t an opportunity to put printed signs up explaining the sights. The audioguide fills that gap and is you sole source of information.

There is the option to take a free guided tour of the grounds. It only takes place once a week, and it is first come first serve. It often fills up quickly. If you want to partake in the tour, you will want to get to Balmoral as soon as it opens and sign up.

Balmoral is only open during certain months of the year. Normally it is open from April through July annually, but you should check the website to confirm dates. It would be horrible to show up at Balmoral on a day it is closed!

There is a lot to see at Balmoral even though you don’t get to tour the castle. You get to visit the garden that feeds the royal family when they are in residence, the exhibits in the stables, and the largest room in the castle. You also get to walk through parts of the estate and take in the natural beauty.

The beauty of Balmoral is in the nature, so taking the time to walk around and thoroughly enjoy the surrounding area is what makes this sight so special. You are able to walk along a river on the way back to the parking lot, and it is beautiful.

Balmoral is not a sight for people that want to see inside the castle and care more about the architecture and grandness of the building. But for people who are interested in Victorian history, nature, and the Scottish Highlands, Balmoral is the perfect place.

Balmoral is the pinnacle of royal sights in Scotland for people who are interested in the Victoria era. It is such a special place because you know you are walking where Queen Victoria and Prince Albert (along with every royal since their time) has walked.

The downside of Balmoral is that you aren’t able to tour the inside of the estate. This takes away a bit of the experience, but Balmoral has so much to offer that you don’t feel like you’re missing anything by not being able to tour the inside of the castle.

Overall, Balmoral has a nice mix of old and new royal history. It is a great tourist attraction for people who are Victorian era fans and modern fans. The informational guides at Balmoral do a good job of mixing information about the past and present. This makes for a well-rounded experience that any royal fan will enjoy.

Royal Lochnagar is a scotch distillery. It might seem like an odd choice for this list, but it actually has a very interesting royal history.

When Queen Victoria and Prince Albert moved into Balmoral, the owner of Lochnagar asked the royal couple if they would like to sample his scotch. Victoria and Albert toured the distillery the next day, loved it, and gave it a royal patronage. The name of the distillery then changed from Lochnagar to Royal Lochnagar. Royal Lochnagar has held its royal patronage ever since that first tour.

Royal Lochnagar is located a few minutes’ drive away from Balmoral, so it is easy to visit both sights in the same day.

Admission is £9. This includes a tour of the distillery and a sample at the end. You can pay extra to be able to sample two different scotches, but most people opt for the standard admission.

Tours of the distillery run every hour. You are able to book in advance if you have 4 or more people. You will have to either email or call them as you are unable to purchase tickets online. Their opening hours change, so you should refer to the website to ensure it is open when you want to visit. Oftentimes the last tour is at 4pm.

This is a guided tour. It takes your through the distillery and gives you information about the malting process.

Royal Lochnagar is a small distillery that still does things the traditional way, so the tour will be different than any other distillery tour you’ve taken in the past.

The most interesting part of the tour, in my opinion, is learning about the environmental steps the distillery has taken. It is remarkable how much they are able to reuse throughout the malting process.

This is definitely the least royal activity on this list, but is still has a royal background. You watch a video at the start of the tour about the royal link Royal Lochnagar has. It is also fun to try scotch that the royals still drink to this day!

I didn’t know I would start a blog when I visited Royal Lochnagar, so I don’t have any pictures of it. This is a beautiful river that flows through Balmoral

St. Andrews is a small town in western Scotland. It is a short drive from Edinburgh and easy to access by car or train.

You probably already know that Prince William and Duchess Kate met while attending the University of St. Andrews. It is pretty fun to walk through this small town in Scotland and imagine William and Kate walking down the same road while falling in love.

St. Andrews is a town not a tourist sight, so there is no admission fee to walk through and explore it. You can, of course, pay to enter specific tourist sights like the castle and church ruins. The only real admission expense to visiting St. Andrews is the cost of transportation and a hotel if you stay in the city.

St. Andrews, like many towns in Scotland, is pretty quiet. You can walk through the historical town centre and visit the golf course in a single day. There is also a castle, ruined church, museums, and a botanical garden you can visit.

You can easily spend 2 or 3 days wandering through St. Andrews and taking in the scenery. It is a pretty unique small town in Scotland because it has this royal history and golf history as well as a university, so there tends to be an interesting mix of tourists, golfers, and students.

St. Andrews’ ties to William and Kate is what makes this an attractive city for royal fans. While there aren’t many overtly royal things to see, it is still pretty fun to walk through the town imaging William and Kate doing the same.

There is one coffee shop you can visit that opening declare that William and Kate went on a date there. The food is apparently pretty good, but I haven’t tried it to confirm that.

St. Andrews is a fun town to visit while in Scotland, and the ties to the royal family makes it even more fun! It is definitely worth visiting while you’re in Scotland.

Scotland is home to a number of interesting and unique royal sights. There a lot of royal sights to visit in Edinburgh, so you don’t have to rent a car and drive to get your fill of royalty while in Scotland.

However, if you have access to a car, it is worth it to go out and visit some of the more remote royal sights like Balmoral and Royal Lochnagar. They are worth the effort to get to, and they let you better understand a piece of royal history that you can’t find anywhere else.

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert made Scotland an important part of the United Kingdom to the royal family. They created a love for the country that the royal family continues to share to this day.

Scotland is a great country for hard-core royal fans that want to see royal sights outside London. It gives royal fans an intimate understanding of the royals’ lives that nowhere else can give them.

Scotland is a unique country, and it makes sense that the royal tourist sights in the country are unique as well. You won’t be disappointed if you take time out of your Scotland vacation to visit a number of the royal sights listed in this article. They won’t disappoint.

You will use the London Underground when you’re in London. It is incredibly efficient, and makes your trip so easy and efficient.

You can travel basically anywhere in London by using the Underground. If you’re travelling to certain far-away suburbs, you may have to use the Overground, but for the most part, the Underground will serve all of your transportation needs.

Using the London Underground is easy when you know what you are doing. These 5 London Underground tips will help you use the Underground like a local and save time and money in the process!

Getting an Oyster card is essential. This card allows you to tap in and out of the London Underground without having to purchase a ticket each time. You pre-load the card with money, and your card is deduced every time you use the Underground. The card can be re-loaded with money at any station if needed.

You can purchase an Oyster card when you land at the airport, or you can get your Oyster mailed to your home in advance. You have to purchase your Oyster card at a ticket window. But after your initial purchase, you can use the machines to top it up.

There is an option to purchase a Visitor Oyster card. The Visitor card has to be ordered before you leave with enough time for it to be mailed to you. You get a number of discounts if you purchase the visitor Oyster. So you will want to review the discounts to see if pre-buying the visitor Oyster is beneficial to you.

You have to pay a £5 deposit when you get your Oyster card. This is refundable if you return your card when you leave the city. You can get a refund for any money on your card if you return your card when you leave. If you don’t return your card, the money stays on the card, and you are able to use it next time you visit London.

• You don’t need to purchase a ticket for each trip.
• It save you money by giving you a reduced fee each time your ride. You save £2.50 per ride on average when you use the Oyster card.
• Your daily fee is capped. After you spend a certain amount of money on the London Underground in a single day, you are not charged anymore.

It costs more to ride the London Underground during peak hours. You save approximately 50 pence each trip when you ride during off-peak times.

Peak-hours are different depending on whether you have a visitor Oyster card or a regular Oyster card.

For people using the visitor card, peak times are between 6:30 and 9:30am and 4 and 7pm. All day on weekends and Bank holidays are considered peak as well.

Peak times are the same for a regular Oyster card; however, weekends are not considered peak times.

That means you may end up paying more if you choose to get a Visitor card rather than a regular Oyster.

Avoiding the London Underground during peak times will also make for a more comfortable journey. The Underground gets very busy during peak times, so it will be very crowded, and you will have no personal space. It can be an uncomfortable ride- especially if you are going a long distance. You can have a less crowded and more enjoyable ride when you ride the London Underground during non-peak hours.

When you go down to the Underground platform, there will be two different platforms to choose from. The platforms have trains going in the opposite direction of one another, so be sure you know what platform you need.

You can tell what platform you need by reading the signs at the entrance to the platforms. These signs list what stations each train stops at. You need to find your station then go to the corresponding platform.

You will most likely enter the platform in the middle, but you should move all the way down to the end. The end of the platform is always the least busy, so you will have fewer people in your car then you would if you go onto a car in the middle of the platform. This is especially helpful during peak times.

If you’re going to stand on the escalator, always stand on the right. People walk on the left-hand side of the escalator, and they will ask you to move to the right if you are standing on the left.

London is a fast-paced city, and people regularly walk up the escalator. So please stand on the right in a single-file line. You will make the locals so much happier because you will be one less tourist they need to ask to move.

It can be easy to forgot to stand only on the right if you come from a society where it is acceptable to stand on both sides of the escalator. You should watch what the locals are doing and follow their lead. You may not thing this is a great tip, but it is. Trust me.

You should consider walking if you are going from one place in central London to another. The London Underground is great, but it is sometimes quicker to walk than to take the Underground.

I suggest walking if you’re in central London, and the place you are going is less than 3-4 stations away. The distance between stations is often short, so walking the equivalent can mean only having to walk 5 or so blocks.

Westminster station and Leicester Square station look like they are far apart on the London Underground map. However, they are only a 10 minute walk away from one another. You can easily walk from one station to the other in less time than it would take to use the Underground.

You get to see more of London and save money when you walk rather than take the Underground. If you plan your days strategically, you can walk to most places rather than take the Underground from sight to sight.

You will use the London Underground when you are in London. There is no way around using it, so you should know how to ride the Underground efficiently and like a local.

Getting an Oyster card is the most important thing you need to do when riding the London Underground. You also need to know how to save money by walking and not riding at peak times.

If you know where you are going and what platform you need, you have a stress-free experience on the Underground and seamlessly blend in with the locals.

It is easy to ride the London Underground even if you have never used public transportation before. Each station has clearly marked signs, and employees can help you if you have questions.

You should pick up a free paper London Underground map, so you can easily plan your journey before you go down into the station. This will help you easily navigate where you need to go without getting in anybody’s way.

The London Underground is great, and I know you will have no troubles figuring it out!

Last updated: February 9, 2023

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Lund is a cute little university town in southern Sweden. It takes about an hour to travel from Copenhagen to Lund, so it is the perfect day trip to take from Copenhagen!

You can either take a train or bus from Copenhagen to Lund. The cost is virtually the same for both the train and bus, but taking the train is the best way to travel from Copenhagen to Lund. The train leaves more often and takes significantly less time, so it can be more convenient for most travellers. One downside to taking the train is there may be limited space, and sometimes people have to stand during peak times. You also have the option to drive from Copenhagen to Lund if you rent a car.

Lund is such a cute city. You can easily see the highlights of the town in a single day, and that is what makes it such an attractive day trip from Copenhagen.

Even though you’re travelling from Denmark to Sweden, the trip is super painless and just as easy as taking public transportation within a single country.

The only thing that may be different is you may be asked to show your passport when the train arrives in Sweden.

This doesn’t happen every time a train arrives from Denmark, but you should carry your passport with you just in case the Swedish authorities board the train and check people’s passports.

The passport check doesn’t take more than a few minutes and you’re back on your way to Lund in no time!

In many instances, it is quicker and cheaper to travel from Copenhagen to Lund than it is to travel from Copenhagen to other Danish cities!

That is how easy and painless the journey from Copenhagen to Lund is!

Taking the Copenhagen to Lund train is the best and most convenient way to travel between the two cities.

Three trains leave per hour (excluding super off-peak hours in the middle of the night). You can basically show up at the train station at any time and get on the next train within a matter of minutes!

I love how quick, easy, and hassle free taking the train from Copenhagen to Lund is!

The entire journey from the centre of Copenhagen to the centre of Lund takes less than an hour!

It can take a few minutes longer if there is congestion on the tracks or the Swedish authorities check passports, but it is never longer than 75 minutes!

As a Canadian, it never ceases to impress me that you can travel between countries so quickly in Europe! I absolutely love it.

Ticket costs vary between 61 Krone and 122 Krone. That is approximately $10 USD to $20 USD.

In my experience, a Copenhagen to Lund train ticket cost normally costs closer to the €8 range than the €16 range.  

That can be a little bit expensive for such a short journey, but it is the Nordic countries.

Prices tend to be a bit higher in that region than other parts of Europe, but it is so worth it!

For a bit of context, it costs roughly the same to travel from the Copenhagen airport to central Copenhagen as it does to travel from Copenhagen to Lund. It isn’t really all that expensive when you compare it to other prices in Denmark and Sweden.

There is absolutely no need to purchase your ticket in advance!

Trains travel from Copenhagen to Lund so often that there will be a train leaving within 30 minutes of you arriving at the train station.

You’ll get on the next train even if it is busy, but is may mean you have to stand rather than have a seat.

It isn’t a big deal though since it is such a short journey. A lot of people get off the train at the Copenhagen airport as well, so you can probably snag a seat then if you do end up standing.

There are ticket machines at Copenhagen Central Station and the airport, so you can easily pick up your ticket no matter where you’re departing from.

You do have the option of purchasing a ticket in advance on the ticket machine if you want to be extra prepared or have to leave at a particular time no matter what.

Ticket machines take both cash and card, and they have an English option for tourists!

All things considered, it is one of the easiest processes for purchasing train tickets, and the entire process is smooth and fool proof.

A word of caution: there are people checking tickets on almost every train. Please always purchase a ticket and never try to catch a free ride. This advice goes for every and any public transportation you take but is especially important on the Copenhagen to Lund train.

You can get on the train from Copenhagen to Lund at two spots:

• Copenhagen Central Station

It is a direct train from both the central train station and the airport, so you never have to worry about transferring trains.

It doesn’t really matter where you jump on the train, and it all boils down to what is most convenient for you.

Most people will get on the train at Copenhagen Central Station, but a few of you may want to go straight to Lund from Copenhagen airport. That is super easy to do as well, so that is another big plus about travelling from Copenhagen to Lund!

The train arrives at Lund Central Station.

It is located in central Lund, and you’ll be able to walk pretty much anywhere in the main part of the city within 20 minutes!

Lund Central Station is perfectly located, and odds are it is easier to walk to wherever you’re staying than take the bus.

• Trains leave 3 times an hour on average

• The train stations in Copenhagen and Lund are centrally located and easy to walk to

• Limited dedicated luggage storage

You other option is to take a bus from Copenhagen to Lund.

This is a fine option, but it isn’t as convenient as the train. Buses don’t leave as often, and they take significantly longer than the train.

There are only six buses per day that travel from Copenhagen to Lund, so it is much more restrictive and forces you to plan more in advance.

I personally prefer the train because you know it will likely run on schedule unlike the bus that may get caught in traffic.

Plus trains are just way more fun than buses!

Unfortunately, the Copenhagen to Lund bus ride take 90 minutes!

That is basically half again as long as the Copenhagen to Lund train, so I don’t really see much of an advantage to taking the bus over the train.

It varies by bus company, but you can expect a bus ticket to Lund from Copenhagen to cost between 67 Krone and 110 Krone That is approximately $11 USD and $18 USD.

That’s pretty close to what a train ticket will cost, so it is pretty much a saw off between the train and bus when it comes to cost.

One thing to note is I’ve often found that the bus tickets tend to average closer to the higher end of their price range whereas train tickets tend to average out closer to the lower end of their price range.

It all depends on what company you use and when you depart though!

A ticket during the peak-time on a weekend is going to cost more than a ticket during off-peak times on a weekday.

Plan accordingly and try to find the best ticket price that suits your travel schedule!

You have two options for purchasing bus tickets:

• In person right before departure

Both options work, and it is more of a matter of preference.

The buses are rarely full because the train is so convenient and popular. You don’t really need to stress about purchasing your ticket online in advance because bus tickets don’t typically sell out.

That doesn’t mean they never sell out though!

There are three different bus providers that travel from Copenhagen to Lund.

Neither of them are any better than the rest, and it all comes down to price and departure time.

The three bus operators are:

All three providers let you purchase tickets online in advance or at the station on the day of departure.

Just be sure you get to the station early enough to have time to purchase a ticket if you don’t purchase one online in advance!

The bus leaves Copenhagen at Copenhagen Central Station.

There is a bus station at the same spot as the train station, so it is really easy to find!

Copenhagen Central Station is located right in central Copenhagen next to Tivoli Gardens, so it is impossible to miss!

Buses arrive at Lund Bangatan.

It is about 100 meters away from Lund Central Station and is super centrally located.

Just like the train station, you can walk to anywhere in central Lund in less than 20 minutes, and it is normally easier to walk to your accommodation than try to take a bus.

Lund is a super small town, so it is easy to walk around the central part of the city without getting lost!

• You have a guaranteed seat

• Dedicated luggage storage under the bus

• There are only six buses that travel from Copenhagen to Lund per day

• It takes significantly longer than the train

• Is often more expensive than the train

Your final option is to drive from Copenhagen to Lund.

I don’t really recommend you rent a car and drive just to visit Lund from Copenhagen. It is more expensive than the bus or train, and is a headache you don’t need.

It isn’t terribly convenient to worry about navigating the roads, finding parking, and filling up on gas before you return the car.

The only time I recommend you driving from Copenhagen to Lund is if it is part of a larger road trip through Denmark and Sweden.

If you do choose to drive, it will take a little over an hour to reach Lund from Copenhagen.

There you have it! You now know everything you need to in order to decide how to travel from Copenhagen to Lund!

My preference is to take the Copenhagen to Lund train because it is faster and less expensive. But it all comes down to what works best for you and your travel needs.

You can technically also take a taxi from Copenhagen to Lund, but it is extremely expensive and not worth the additional price since it takes about the same amount of time as the train.

A taxi from Copenhagen to Lund will set you back at least 600 Krone or approximately $100 USD!

That is absurdly expensive!

Stick to public transportation. It is quick, effective, and convenient.

Nordic countries know how to do public transportation right, and you’ll have a lovely journey no matter if you take the train or bus.