Go with the flow.

Go with the flow.
顺其自然。

When every day is planned out and there are timetables to follow, you get stressed. You rush. And when you plan too much, there’s no room to experience the happy accidents of travel.
每天都计划满满、要按时间表要去完成的时候,你就会倍感压力。会着急,计划太多就没有空间去体验旅途中美妙的意外惊喜了。

Put some flexibility into your schedule and go with the flow. Plan one or two activities and let the rest of the day happen. It’ll be a more enjoyable and less stressful experience.
让你的行程灵活些,随其自然。计划一两件活动,让剩下的日子慢慢展现在你的面前。这样你会更享受,减轻些压力。

Take extra money.

Take extra money.
多带钱。

Travel isn’t as expensive as you think – you’ll travel through Asia on $15 USD a day or Europe on $40 — but you’ll learn there are always unexpected expenses.
旅游并不像你想象的那么贵,去亚洲旅行一天15美元或者欧洲每天40美元就可以。但是你会发现总会有额外花费。

Don’t be so shy.

Don’t be so shy.
不要害羞。

I know you are an introvert. I know you worry about what people think. It takes courage to talk to strangers but everyone is in the same boat. All around you are other solo travelers looking for friends. They want to meet new people too.
我知道你是个内向的人,我也知道你担心别人怎么想。找陌生人说话时需要勇气的,但是每个人都一样。你的周围都是些独自一人、正在寻找伙伴的旅客们。他们也想认识新朋友。

You have nothing to lose and, in the process, this is how you’ll get over your shyness, make new friends, and get better at conversation.
在结交新朋友的过程中,你没有什么好失去的,这么想,你就能克服自己的害羞、交朋友并在交流中变得更好。

Be adventurous.

Be adventurous.
学会冒险。

Challenge yourself. Take risks. Try new things. You may hate some, but you won’t regret any of it. You’ll walk away more self-confident.
挑战自己、冒点险、尝试新的事物。有些事你可能不喜欢,但是你绝不会后悔。过后你会更加自信。

You aren’t stuck.

You aren’t stuck.
不要停滞不前。

If you hate traveling and aren’t having fun, stop and rest. Spend a few extra days in Amsterdam or Sydney. Relax. If you still hate travel when you get back on the road, go home. There’s no shame in that.
如果你不喜欢旅行也没有觉得快乐,那就停下来,休息一下。在阿姆斯特丹或是悉尼多住上一小段时间,放松放送。如果回到旅程中,你仍然讨厌旅游,那就回家吧。这没什么好羞耻的。

It’s better to try and fail than never try at all. Always remember you can go home if you aren’t having fun. You aren’t stuck with your decision to travel.
试了再失败总比没有尝试过要好。永远记住如果你不快乐了,你可以回家。你不会对旅游的决定左右为难。

You are not alone.

You are not alone.
你不是一个人。

Wherever you go, there is a network of travelers who will be your friends, give you advice or tips, and help you out. They will guide you, point you in the right direction, and be your mentors. You aren’t out there on your own. You will make friends. You will be OK. Though you are traveling alone, you will never be alone.
不论你走到哪里,旅人的网就建立起来了,他们会成为你的朋友、给你建议、帮助你。他们会指引你走入正确的方向,是你的导师。你不是一个人孤立无援。你会交朋友,会没事的。即使你独自旅行,你永远也不会感到孤独。

So take a deep breath, relax, and enjoy!
深呼吸,放轻松,享受吧!