A Girl Asked Me if I Was Afraid to Travel Alone...Here's What I Told Her.


A Girl Asked Me if I Was Afraid to Travel Alone for the First Time. Here's What I Told Her...

Hi Friends!

Recently, a friend asked me a question that all solo travelers hear at some point: “Were you afraid to travel alone for the first time?”

Of course, it's a VERY valid question. Solo travel sounds terrifying, especially for someone who's never done it before.

But this wasn't a question I could answer with a simple yes or no. Because the real answer is the story of how I actually started traveling in the first place and became the person I am today: a woman who’s been to 12+ countries by herself in the last 3 &1/2 years and counting.

In this post, you'll read about:

  • What my life looked like before I ever booked my first solo flight abroad (spoiler: not glamorous, very little travel experience, zero confidence).
  • What helped me make the decision to go solo (hint: something I recommend to others who feel anxious about traveling).
  • How solo travel changed my life (in the best way).
  • Advice I would give to anyone who wants to travel solo but is afraid.

If you’ve ever asked yourself “am I brave enough?” — this one’s for you. 💛

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Oh hi! I'm Gina. I create aesthetic travel guides and itineraries for women who want to see the world (and look good doing it). Additionally, I also coach solo female travelers to feel confident exploring the world on their own. I plan the kind of trips where every stop feels like a main character moment—equal parts iconic, effortless, and very well-documented. Consider me your unofficial travel planner, hype girl, and “should we get another glass?” enabler.

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