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How to Get Comfortable Eating Alone Anywhere
For anyone who feels nervous about travelling solo, there is one specific moment that tends to trigger the most anxiety: walking into a busy restaurant and asking for a table for one.
I was right there with you. But now I actually love eating at restaurants alone.
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.
The Pros and Cons of Doing a Contiki Trip at Age 35
Having recently explored the Balkans with Contiki, I decided to take the leap right at the 35-year mark. While the classic "party trip" stereotype exists for a reason, the reality of doing a group tour at 35 is far more nuanced, and surprisingly empowering.
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.