For me, solo travel has always lived somewhere between Eat, Pray, Love and “wow, I just paid for this entire bottle of wine and have no one to split it with.” It’s freeing, frustrating, and honestly one of the best confidence boosts I’ve ever found.

I get it. I didn’t know where to start either, until I finally took the leap, did the research, and booked the flight. Now, I’m sharing the 10 tips that helped me get over the hesitation and truly enjoy my first solo trip. If you’re stuck wondering if you should go, you’re in the right place. Let’s stamp that passport together!