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Is solo travel thrilling or anxiety inducing? For me, it’s both.

When I come home, I enjoy sharing the travel stories that only I can really tell

Perspective by
Lily contributor
October 21, 2018 at 8:32 a.m. EDT

When I travel by myself I can feel my anxiety creep in that I try to temper down.

Maybe I’m just a nervous person in general. Of course, it’s nice to have a travel buddy and someone to share experiences with, but I’ve also learned that traveling by myself has helped me grow and gain independence.

And when I come home, I enjoy sharing the travel stories that only I can really tell.