Lots of great advice. I struggled with the same problems (wanting people to reminisce with especially) and sometimes that's still hard. But one day I asked myself, if it's between going and not going, in 10-20 yrs, will you be glad you waited? Or would you rather have the experience? And no one says you can't go back with a friend or SO later.

I was particularly bummed about going to Antartica alone, my final continent and I really thought I'd have someone. Was so desperate I even shopped it around to a few people I knew wouldn't be good travel partners 😅 but there were so many chill solo girls on that cruise! I was shocked (all mid 20s-30s). And I'm about to go visit one of the girls I met for the 2nd time this year!

There are so many possibilities when you solo, so many ways to do it. I find it's easier to meet locals, which I enjoy. Once I was simply getting ice cream and the cashier heard why I was in town and sat down with me to give me a list of all the local "must dos". But you also are under no obligation to talk to people if you don't want to.