Embracing local entertainment when travelling alone has many benefits beyond giving you something to do until your next departure. There is nothing like heading to a local eatery or tavern or embracing some live music that really adds to your whole travel experience. Travel is all about immersing yourself in culture and adding to your story. Here are some of the best examples that I've really enjoyed while exploring a new place.
Keeping Yourself Social
I've done many solo travel trip and while it may not be for everyone, it can be a lot of fun and I've always met people along the way and still have friendships with some of those people more than a decade later. I've found staying in backpackers (which have female-only dorms for safety) a great base for meeting others who are on the same page as me and enjoy heading to a local spot for a quick drink, some good food, and karaoke nights, which can help break the loneliness and can also provide a level of safety.
A Bit of Local Immersion
One of the best reasons to travel is to see how other people live in vastly different parts of the world. From religious practices to family traditions, everywhere is different, unique and exciting. Aside from food (which is a great reason to travel), most people cite cultural immersion as a primary reason. When solo travelling, you can commit to flinging yourself into something that can enhance how you see a place because you don't have to worry about family commitments.
Finding Local Entertainment Helps with Security
The Solo Female Traveller Network commissioned a study in 2023 and found that 64% of women had been harassed while travelling. This revealed that travelling alone, for men and women, is inherently more risky. Like not knowing the local laws of a country you are visiting, solo travel comes with issues, and you can easily find yourself in a tough spot. However, being in busy social spaces also means being around witnesses or staff who can provide assistance should you need it.
Putting Together Your Story
Adventures are at their best when they are shared, and it's easier than ever to do so today. With nothing more than a smartphone, you can document everything as you travel. Finding some of the best entertainment around as you travel is a great experience for you. However, you can also show your friends, family, and followers some of the amazing things that you are getting up to as well as keeping them in the loop.
Livening Up Your Travel Experience
Sometimes you have to travel for work, and it's a bit of a slog going from place to place, dealing with jet lag and feeling tired all the time. But even if you are travelling for leisure, it can take a toll on you between places. Aside from exotic food and drinks from heaven, there often isn't much to do. So, getting out and finding some local entertainment can perk up your experience as you make your way from place to place, taking in everything you can as you go.
Summary
Keeping yourself social to deal with a feeling of loneliness or isolation is maybe the best reason for finding local entertainment when travelling solo. It is also more secure to be around people and in well-lit areas and spaces, especially as you find experiences to liven up the travelling.
