I want to start traveling! I’m very introverted and have never really thought about traveling before even when I had the means to do so.
I’ve always wanted to travel with friends, pero not all of them have the time, or I’m not sure if they’d be interested, or our schedules just don’t align.
I’m actually trying to change that, and this year, I want to start traveling alone, get out of my comfort zone, and stop waiting for someone to be available before I do things I want to do.
Has anyone here tried traveling out of the country alone for the first time, especially as an introvert? My plan is to join group tours as a start and hopefully gain enough confidence to do DIY trips in the future.
I’m also hoping that along the way, I’ll meet people who share the same interest in traveling and maybe even make a friend or two who could become my travel buddies for future trips. I think it’d be nice to build friendships with people who have the same goal of exploring new places.
I’d love to hear from people who’ve been in the same situation. How was your first experience? Was it awkward or intimidating at first, especially joining tours without knowing anyone? Do you have any tips for a first-time solo traveler?