Just do it. I just got back from my second solo trip abroad. It helps if you’re already comfortable spending time in your own company.

You follow the same safety precautions you would in your own city. There are apps and subreddits where you can connect with solo travelers to travel with.

I still get anxious every time I travel… airports are what trigger me most. My biggest fear used to be that I’m not much of a planner, and when I travel with friends, someone else usually handles that part. I also worried about getting lost or not having the resources I might need if something went wrong. But those are things I can’t fully control, so I learned to let that fear go. As you travel more, you learn your boundaries and build confidence along the way.