The first time I boarded a plane alone, I felt both excited and nauseous. I had planned everything — my boarding pass, hotel address, emergency contacts, but my heart was pounding like I was heading into an exam. No one to rely on, no one to ask, "Are we okay?" Just me.
In 2022, I took the leap and went on my very first solo trip, to Amsterdam, Netherlands! I had dreamed of trying solo travel for several years, and I finally made that dream a reality. And you know what? I did it! 🙌
Before my first solo trip, I almost canceled everything.
My thoughts were racing: What if I get lost? What if I feel lonely?
Dear readers, friends, travel companions, welcome to a new year.
Christmas can look different for all of us. Some celebrate in big families, others spend it alone. Some travel far, others stay home. But one thing is universal: Christmas can be special, no matter who you are or where you find yourself.
This final week is about quiet moments, gratitude and warmth.
It's a time to slow down, feel connection, and let your heart rest.
The holidays don't have to be perfect to be beautiful, they're real when we meet them with openness, kindness and calm.