Life Kit How to make your solo trip a success
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Jan 15, 2026 
In this insightful discussion, journalist Amelia Edelman shares her expertise on planning solo trips, while Markita Harris reveals her confidence-building strategies from Airbnb's Live Anywhere program. Psychotherapist Cameron Clark dives into managing loneliness and risk, emphasizing manageable risks for personal growth. Joy Fox, a seasoned solo traveler, offers practical tips and stories geared especially for older adventurers. Together, they highlight the joys of discovery, safety tips, and the importance of genuine connections on the road.
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Anxiety Before Ljubljana, Relief After Arrival
- Amelia Edelman felt intense anxiety before her first solo flight but felt relief and excitement after landing in Ljubljana.
- The trip proved her pre-trip worries were mostly in her head.
Build Solo Travel Gradually
- Start small with solo trips like a local day trip or a solo day during a group vacation to build confidence.
- Gradually increase trip length as you learn how you plan, manage and enjoy time alone.
Heartbreak Fueled A First Solo Trip
- Joy Fox pawned her engagement ring after a breakup and traveled solo to Italy in her 20s.
- She met people who showed her around and that trip launched her decades of solo travel.