Here’s your sign to not hold back, and be brave enough to take that trip alone. January’s travel hack, is for solo travellers who need a push to take the plunge and make their travel dreams come true. The world is your oyster, so make it your own.

Never wait for other people to ensure you enjoy your life. Take that risk, and do the things that scare you the most – it’s time to get out of your comfort zone. As much as you want to travel solo, there may be hidden fears of doing so, which is why group travelling is an excellent idea! There are plenty of companies catering to solo travellers who want to meet new people on the way. TruTravels offers Greek island hopping, relaxing escapes to the Maldives and Asian adventures to Thailand, and even better you get to do this with a group of people, from all over the world, who are like-minded. Everything is included from your airport transfers and hotels to your meals and activities!

If you fancy a more independent solo trip, download the Trave Buddies app or join travel Facebook groups to find friends along your way. Nothing is impossible, it’s time to build your courage and take the leap!

No visit to the city of lights is complete without a night at the original Moulin Rouge cabaret in Paris. Rewinding back to 1889, the club was the scene of Bohemian, Belle Epoque Paris, where artists converged to produce and attend colourful and avant-garde performances. Fast forward to today, the outstanding show continues with people gathering from all over the world to grab a seat.

From the offset, I was wowed at how amazing the Moulin Rouge was, imagine bright lights, glitz and glam, and Parisian culture. I hadn’t made it inside yet, and I was stunned at the picturesque building beaming with a seductive red glow. Followed by the red carpet-style stairs that made you feel like all eyes were on you.

Sat by the stage, the Parisian culture and lustrous theme were dominant throughout the interior. Surrounded by table lamps, classic gold decor, and champagne bottles.

As the show begins, I’m taken aback by the spectacular fanfare and beautiful dancing. One thing that catches my eye is the barely-there outfits of the female dancers, dressed with nothing to the imagination including multi-coloured pants encrusted in rhinestones, matching nipple tassels, pink feather boas, and thigh-high leather boots – WOW! The male dancers are dressed head to toe in sparkly silver suits adding to the glam factor. Each dancer makes between 10 and 15 costume changes per show, and each design is utterly beautiful.

The initial semi-nudity of the female dancers sets the tone for the entire show along with the European music and French lyrics. Each routine has a theme, with a combination of slow contemporary dancing to circus-like acrobatics, and of course, the iconic can-can dance. The performer’s moves, are certainly impressive, bringing rhythm and precision, I was lost for words at the outstanding performances.

The faultless choreography traces various periods in history, whirling us through the Mayans to the Egyptians to the 1940s, complete with swing dancers – all presented in a vibrant display of colourful costumes and upbeat music.

Halfway through, the show presents intimate and intense moments that made me feel all types of emotions. The stage gives way to a tank of water, and a female performer swims with snakes to deep, upbeat music. Followed by an ice skating duet which was simply stunning and bought tears to my eyes.

The larger-than-life finale is distinguished by typical fury pink costumes, as you would imagine. Each dancer joins together to perform the historic can-can dance, as the high kicks immerse in a sea of tricolour.

An absolutely spectacular performance awarded with a standing ovation from the crowd.

Travelling like a seasoned pro is not an overnight miracle. There are plenty of travel secrets and tips that many people won’t know, even if they’ve hopped on a plane more than 10 times. #TeamCoco has put together a monthly guide that will change the way you travel forever – you’ll be a pro in no time!

Roll your clothes for more space

Packing smart doesn’t take much effort, especially with limits on luggage, being effective with your packing is essential! It’s a great idea to roll your clothes rather than fold, as this saves space, helps organsiation and your clothes will be wrinkle-free.

For those who pack lightly, we’d recommend purchasing a travel bag with the correct size dimensions the airline requires. You can take this onboard as hand luggage and it will fit all your rolled-up clothes in.

For the glam queens who always overpack… It’s a different story! Make sure to roll all your clothes, in a large suitcase, that way there’s more room for accessories, shoes and makeup!