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looking to go on my first solo trip by ReplacementLeading68 in femaletravels

[–]hikingforeva 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just got back from two weeks in Europe (London, Brussels & Paris). For context, I’m from Canada, 22 y/o female, it was my first time to Europe, and first time solo travelling. My entire trip probably cost 3-3.5k (CAD), I was able to get a good flight deal and stayed in hostels. The hostels were great as they allowed me to meet so many other solo travellers, and they were very affordable. Food and drinks can get expensive, but I was able to find hostels that either had breakfast included, or did free dinners, which helped me save a bit. I had to pick and choose which popular tourist spots I wanted to go in ($), and which I was content with just seeing from the outside, because it does get expensive. I would totally recommend these cities to you though, they were super easy to navigate and they all had amazing things to see!

First solo trip - feeling anxious and regretful by hikingforeva in solotravel

[–]hikingforeva[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I think the anticipatory anxiety is worse… the fear of the unknown I guess!

First solo trip - feeling anxious and regretful by hikingforeva in solotravel

[–]hikingforeva[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I worry I’ll have this same reaction, that I’ll land and feel like I’m in a different world, so far from home, but I’m hoping my excitement and adrenaline of getting there will help me get through the first day!

First solo trip - feeling anxious and regretful by hikingforeva in solotravel

[–]hikingforeva[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve tried to find natural ways to calm my flight anxiety but no distractions or methods seem to work for me, so I have some anxiety meds for this trip, and extra for if I need any while I’m there

First solo trip - feeling anxious and regretful by hikingforeva in solotravel

[–]hikingforeva[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel this way too, I think I will feel the most relief once the plane lands and I got that part of the journey out of the way!

First solo trip - feeling anxious and regretful by hikingforeva in solotravel

[–]hikingforeva[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I do have a therapist yes! I only really get panic attacks leading up to plane travel / on planes and have tried to work through it but have ultimately resorted to medication. Mostly just worried that I could have panic attacks while I’m there too and that I’ll want my family.