Sep 30 in General Forum
Feeling uneasy before taking a solo trip?
The secret is that it might feel like that every time
…and that’s a good thing! It means that that feeling actually means *nothing*
Especially when you’re getting ready to leave for your FIRST solo trip, those nerves seriously feel like a real gut feeling that it would be naive to ignore… it can feel like a guarantee that something horrible is going to go wrong & that your worst-case-scenario fears were right. Especially if safety is a big fear, it can feel like “this is literally like the start of every kidnapping movie where the girl ignores everyone who told her not to go alone…”
The first time, you can’t tell the difference between THAT and the normal but lowkey sickening butterflies that come up for a lot of women - even if they’ve done it plenty of times before! 🌞
You’ll be able to *actually* trust your gut more when you get there to sus out day-to-day stuff, but there’s a good chance you should NOT trust your pre-trip nerves! They don’t want you to have fun & get out of your comfort zone🤷♀️
I was beyond dramatic before I left for my first solo trip & was saying my goodbyes to people like I wasn’t sure if I would make it back alive LMAO but the anxiety before a solo trip can feel THAT real!
I still get this feeling (just not quite as intense) almost every time! Nerves are still there for even the most experienced solo travelers - you just get more comfortable & familiar with it over time! Then, you can recognize it for what it is instead of accepting it as the confirmation of all of your worst fears!
This is your sign that your anxiety about solo travel isn’t a red flag! It’s just well-intentioned butterflies that don’t understand that you’re about to have an exciting new experience 🤷♀️
TIP: 1 thing that gives me peace of mind is being prepared w/ international data! My ppl can track my location & I’m never stuck without the ability to look up directions, translations, etc! I use @simcornertravel & you can use code SOLOSUMMER for a discount if ya need it!
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Feeling uneasy before taking a solo trip?
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