Travelling alone doesn’t mean being lonely. It’s about greater flexibility to come and go as you please; to linger longer or pull out and move on to the next adventure. You set the pace, the itinerary, the journey.

When you travel by yourself it really is easier to meet locals and other independent travellers. The opportunities to explore those moments of spontaneity are much greater. A single person on the road isn’t quite as intimidating as a group, or even you and your partner. As you make new contacts in your travels, you can also arrange to meet up with those people a little later in a new place. You get the best of both worlds.

Train Passes
Many solo travelers start with flexible and economical train passes. Go directly to your destination; or hop on and off as you need. Your Gap Year Abroad specialist can provide you with these options:

• Eurail Pass
  Travel around Continental Europe including many eastern European countries

• Rail Australia
  Travel around Australia via Queensland Rail, Citylink and Great Southern Railway

• Canrailpass
  Travel around Canada from coast to coast and in-between

• Britrail
  Travel around the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland

Bus Passes
Solo travelers love the convenience of international bus passes. They’re similar to train passes and also offer flexibility at a great price. Go directly to your destination; or hop on and off as you need. Your Gap Year Abroad specialist can provide you with these options:

• Busabout
  This extensive and popular backpacker network operates throughout Europe

• Greyhound Australia
  This national system offers unlimited stops throughout the entire country

• Magic Travellers
  An award-winning transport network operating throughout all of New Zealand

• Moose Network
  This brand new bus system operates throughout Canada