A big fear some have when traveling solo is the feeling of not knowing what's coming next. But you don't need to always stick to what you know. You can discover it along the way.
Solo Travel Fear #3: the fear of not knowing
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All the reflections and resources you need to travel solo
Solo travel fear #2: The fear of danger
The five most common fears many travelers have when thinking about traveling solo: this one, the fear of danger.
Solo travel fear #1: the fear of being alone
The five most common fears many travelers have when thinking about traveling solo: the biggest - being alone.
Series: how to tackle the fears keeping you from traveling solo
“My favorite thing is to go where I’ve never been.” Diane Arbus At first, family and friends thought I was a little reckless to go on “daring” adventures and collect passport stamps by myself. But it got to a point where, despite other’s opinions and reservations, I wanted to be brave, independent and daring. I figure those were...
Why I travel alone
I embrace risk when I decide to travel solo. The adrenaline begins from the moment the ticket confirmation appears in my inbox. And it stays with me for the entire trip until I board the plane home, feeling nostalgic and that yearning for something with no name. I’m always thinking about when and how I can save enough...
Why I’m not scared traveling solo
I’ve struggled with anxiety my whole life. I’m so terrified of making a mistake or missing detail, I’m often hyper-vigilant, taking mental notes to trouble-shoot problems that just don’t actually exist. The idea of traveling by myself was daunting, at first. When friends told me they’ve traveled alone, I was awestruck and somewhat in disbelief. I didn’t understand...
5 Tips for Talking with Strangers While Traveling
When I talk with women (and men) who want to travel solo or have already traveled solo, besides questions of safety (a conversation for another time), another popular question is about loneliness and how to talk with strangers while traveling. [tweetshare tweet=”Traveling by myself is that it has made me more outgoing. ” username=”myadventuresnow”] I’ve had some good luck...
Some inspiration for your travels
Quiet Sunday thoughts this afternoon. Some quotations here if you’re thinking about (solo) traveling. I hope it stirs something in you to Just Jump.
Why I Went
“There are years that ask questions and years that answer.”- Zora Neale Hurston 2017 gave few answers. My aunt died after a sudden, unexpected stroke. News I couldn’t bear. [tweetshare tweet=”I have never felt so abandoned by God.” username=”myadventuresnow”]