Tips for travelling alone!

In a short span of time, I have taken every opportunity that will take me to a new place and put one more stamp on my passport.. and have loved every bit of it. From airport horror stories, to fancy hotels my experiences have been varying yet interesting. For me this is just the beginning, and I look forward to making many more travel memories and share some here too but for now here are some key travelling tips I have gathered/learnt so far:

1. Travel light!- Unless you want to arrive with bad shoulder  pain and backache, or waste your time in lunging around the bag from hell that has a mind of its own and bumps into everything alive (alive and glaring), keep the most necessary things only. Keeping basic stuff and room for the things you shop over there works wonders.  
2. Keep an extra pair of clothes in your hand carry. Everyone can lose their luggage..everyone! 
3. Travel insurance-This is such a handy investment, specially for long duration trips. Its affordable and effective...a proactive solution for unforeseeable situations. 
4. Don't keep all your foreign currency in one place. Putting your trip money in your hand bag or wallet isn't a smart move. Find secure places for secret stashes in case of emergencies such as roll ups in your toiletries' kit, or keeping some in your favorite socks ball! 
5. Leave alternate contact numbers with your family and friends. WiFi services on airports and airlines and international roaming has reduced the problem of delayed contact but its still prudent to list down possible contacts they can reach you on just in case! Suggestions: Number of the hotel you are staying in, your team members/colleagues, or the event organizers.