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Your first solo trip: a gentle how-to
Nervous about travelling alone? Start close, start short and plan a soft landing.
TLTessa Lindgren · 7 min read
The first solo trip is often the hardest one to book. The trick is to lower the stakes: pick somewhere relatively easy to navigate and stay for just two or three nights.
Plan a 'soft landing' for arrival: book the first night's accommodation in advance, know exactly how you'll get there, and have a simple dinner plan. Arriving tired and lost is what makes solo travel feel scary.
After that, give yourself permission to go slowly. Eat at the bar, join a walking tour, sit in a park. Being alone isn't the same as being lonely.
Try this week
- Choose a destination within a few hours of home.
- Book the first night and plan the route from the station.
- Share your itinerary with someone you trust.
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