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How Travelling Europe Saved Me From People-Pleasing
When you travel somewhere completely new, where no one knows your history, your past mistakes, or the role you usually play, something magical happens. The expectations waiting for you at home disappear.
What It’s Really Like to Plan a Trip With Anxiety
To the outside observer, my travel planning looks like overkill. I have spreadsheets, colour-coded maps, and folders of printed backups. People often tell other travellers to, "Just show up and see where the wind takes you!” But for a traveller with anxiety, the "wind" usually feels like a hurricane of unknowns.
Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Travelling Solo
I used to think solo travel was just about seeing a landmark and taking a photo. I didn't realize it was actually about dismantling everything I thought I knew about myself and the world.
My Trip to Tokyo: What it Felt Like Travelling With Anxiety
As a traveller who lives with anxiety, my brain had already played out every worst-case scenario before getting on the plane. But Tokyo turned out to be one of the most grounding, respectful, and comforting cities I’ve ever stepped foot in. Here is the breakdown of what I thought would spike my anxiety vs. the reality.
10 Travel Essentials for a Stress-Free Adventure
Let’s be real: for those of us who deal with travel anxiety, wonder is easier to find when you aren't worried about your phone dying or getting lost in a train station. These are the 10 non-negotiables that live in my travel bag, from digital lifelines to old-school backups!
6 Things I Never Do as a Solo Female Traveller
Over 6 years of solo trips, I’ve realized that setting firm boundaries isn't about being afraid — it’s about being smart so I can keep exploring with confidence.
10 Hacks for the Anxious Solo Traveller
I know the idea of solo travel is empowering, but if you live with anxiety, the thought of navigating a new country alone can feel totally overwhelming. 🤯
Guess what? You don’t need to be fearless to travel! You just need a great plan, a soft destination, and a whole lot of self-compassion.
5 Reasons Solo Travel in Your 30s is Pure Freedom
Solo travel in my 20s was about proving I could. Solo travel in my 30s? It’s about proving I deserve to do exactly what makes me happy, without apology. Here are five ways solo travel in your thirties feels truly freeing.
What My Travel Photos Aren't Telling You
If you’ve ever felt like a "failure" because your trip didn't feel like a movie montage, this post is for you. Here is the unglamorous, messy, and very real story behind some of my most iconic travel memories.
My Solo Trip to Athens: What It Felt Like Traveling With Anxiety
As someone who lives with anxiety, I often imagine the worst before I even step out the door — getting lost, missing flights, awkward moments, safety concerns, you name it. But on this trip, I learned that Athens is not only manageable for solo travelers, but actually comforting in ways I didn’t expect.