my first solo trip to edinburgh 🏰overcoming my travel anxiety
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this video chronicles my first ever solo trip, to Edinburgh, Scotland. i overcome all my anxieties (sort of), visit beautiful book shops and natural parcs, and do a lot of reading in coffeeshops :) hope you enjoy!
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3. looking so forward to the e-reader video! I‘m debating getting one for myself but I just love physical books so much
i feel the same and borrowed my gfs grandmas kobo and i freaking loveeeee it. so easy to hold and pleasant to read off of!
The back lighting on my kindle is really nice to have in dark environments too
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as someone who travels alone very often (and has social anxiety), i can't recommend hostels enough. i understand some people don't enjoy sharing a room (totally valid), but these places often have common areas and lots of other solo travelers. and they usually offer private rooms as well. you can get to know people and then you also don't have to worry as much about eating dinner alone. you can go eat in a restaurant or cook together in the hostel. (i also just accept that sometimes the anxiety is too much and that it's okay to fall back on things that are comfy like take away or fast food.)
you did well! taking the first step is always the hardest. it was nice to be able to join you in this adventure through this vlog :) i hope you had a great time.
Came to the comments to say the exact same thing! You can make some amazing friendships there very easily! 😊
Have you ever even seen the Hostel movies?? Lol 😮
I would also add this: do free city tours if available, usually solo travelers are more often on that kind of tours
No I would never stay in hostels, let alone alone. Comfort of own hotel room is where it is.
hostels are what you call a travel nightmare!
As a Person who travels alone quite often (flight attendant) I can‘t recommend alone trips enough. If you get used to being comfortable on your own that really gives a confidence boost. I just spend time as I want, without second thought. You wouldn‘t believe how fun the Cinema can be on your own, or spending a day at the beach, or a Museum, or even visiting the Universal Studios.
Very impressive and refreshing to see someone choosing to travel by train instead of taking an easy flight. Kudos!!
What's wrong with taking an easy flight? 🤣
@@chrissy138Im guessing shes thinking about the environmental impact...An airplanes carbon footprint is much worse than a trains! And its great if ppl start thinking about such impacts when they travel!😊
Love the new do! I used do solo travel for work (and then for fun). What worked best for me for dinner was to sit up at the bar. Bartenders are paid to take care of you - which usually meant small talk about why I traveled there and what they recommend I do - esp what to order. They are good are reading if you want to talk a lot or just a bit. Also they would notice if unwanted attention was sent my way and deter that best they could. I always left a good tip because they made the solo experience so much more manageable.
yeah i would think that pubs would be one of the better places to go solo because its not at all strange to just pop into one
As an experienced solo traveller what I recommend always is to mind your own business.
Who cares if you are alone or not.... you are traveling alone and should enjoy and not be worried about what others think about you! I am there to eat not to talk. I am there to enjoy not to worry. I am there to be alone, not to be small talking.
A tip for eating dinner alone: sit at the bar! That way you can converse with the bartender, and the bar is set up for solo or two-person dining anyway
The idea of traveling alone is not to "converse" with the bartender, or anyone else for that mater. Eat quickly, get out, enjoy the rest of your trip ALONE.
@@mikatu "The idea of traveling alone is not to converse" Yes it is, FOR YOU. Judging by your other comments on this point, you seem to enjoy being alone when you travel, and that's great! More power to you! But Leonie said multiple times in this vlog (that we all presumably watched) that she wanted to connect with other people while traveling, and that being alone so much gave her some anxiety. In fact, many people feel uncomfortable being a solo traveler, so much so that it discourages them from traveling all together. I count myself as one of those people. So we are here in the comments section sharing tips on how to find opportunities to connect with other people when traveling. If you prefer to enjoy your solitude when traveling, good for you! But don't smugly insert yourself into conversations where people ask for something different, and insist that their wants or needs are somehow inherently wrong because they don't match yours. We are not committing a crime for wanting a different travel experience than you. In fact, I cannot even begin to understand why you feel the need to lecture other people for simply wanting some human connection. You are free to live your own life! So quit lecturing us about how we live ours.
Traveling solo is so much fun! I did my first solo trip when I was 15, and my most recent at 27. You just get to see a different side of the place and of yourself. I think we anxious travelers actually make good solo travelers because we plan and prepare for every eventuality. Hope your knee trouble resolves well!
Edinburgh is a beautiful city. Visited there twenty long years ago and enjoyed it immensely. I love the haircut and thanks for the opportunity to visit vicariously. 🙂
This video feels like a hug. I never (like ever) comment on youtube videos but this one just felt so warm, so calm, so real. I went to edinburgh last summer and it is now one of my goal to live there. As you said: This city is a dream. From the buildings to the people, it just feels like home. I am so so so grateful to have found your vlog ! (Btw I am from Paris and I would love to give you some adresses if you plan a trip to Paris :) )
From Paris to Edinburgh, I wonder what could be the reason behind the shift!
Edinburgh was the first international city I travelled to alone to attend university. This vlog is bringing back so many memories ❤️❤️❤️.
Yessss this is my absolute favourite genre of video: girl goes on a solo trip and becomes even more confident and amazing. I hope there'll be more bookish solo trips in your future Leonie because this is absolutely a dream come true for someone who almost exclusively watches videos on books and videos on solo trips!😊
I had to laugh at the hurt knee part. This happens to my friend and I EVERY time we go to Europe. We call it cobblestone knee, lol. It's that sudden explosion of walking mixed with not paying attention to where you're putting your feet because you're too excited about what you're seeing around you. I travel with those gel ice packs now to stick on the offending knee as soon as I get back to the hotel.
Cobblestone knee! Such a perfect encapsulation of such a common travel injury!
I can’t believe you thought you could see the Old Town in an hour & at night! It is the most stunning & exciting part of the city with loads of independent coffee shops for chilling out in, bars & restaurants to eat in , as well as museums & galleries.
I am from New Zealand, and I am travelling solo to Edinburgh, My Anxiety Level is off the roof, from the day my leave got approved. I feel you.Glad I bumbed into your video. Seems its normal to feel that way.
congrats on conquering your fear of travelling alone leonie!!! edinburgh is such a gorgeous city to commemorate such an occasion 🥹 i travelled alone for the first time as well last year (to ireland from south africa) - it's so freeing to do what you want when you want in a whole new place with fresh eyes!
Don't recall any Edinburgh vampires and I grew up here! I'd like to see that as a native and resident of Edinburgh I've seen dozens of 'We spent three days in Edinburgh' videos and they're mostly same old, same old. Same sights, same impressions, nothing new or original. Yours on the other hand was refreshingly different and interesting to watch, capturing more of the spirit and essence of the city. I enjoyed it.
Did you notice less people approaching you in coffee shops with an e-reader? My sister exclusively uses e-readers in public because she said people (mostly men) would constantly interrupt and ask her what she was reading when she had a physical book. Also, loved the video!! Think I'll add solo travelling to my bucket list!
Best way to strike conversation is to compliment someone or ask a question you already know the answer to. love your vibes!
I did my first solo trip to Bath in 2021. I found keeping myself busy was key to avoiding feeling lonely. However, I did notice towards the end of my trip I was really missing having conversations with people, and that's a lot for me to say as an introvert.
My tip for eating dinner solo is to research the area, some pubs are great for having tucked away corners but others are more for drinking than eating. If you can, book in advance as well - your hotel can help you with recommendations too. Or, if all else fails, go to a Japanese restaurant like Wagamama's being on your own usually means you can skip the queue!
If you ever come back to the UK I would really recommend going to Bath in the Spring or Summer, or Liverpool (anytime of year), its a great Gothic, Victorian city, though be warned the accent is thick, even I struggled with it and I am English!!
Same…I’d look at other people chit chatting and be kind of sad. As an introvert, I couldn’t make friends with random people so I was over it after a while.
the dinner thing is so relatable. i realized I've never eaten dinner alone before.
I’ve eaten dinner alone & I agree, awkward. People who stare at a person dining alone make it worse. I’ve ordered room service, restaurant delivery, or gotten take-out for just that reason.
Just visited Edinburgh in September. I love history and reading historical fiction and was in my element while there. Thank you for bringing back wonderful memories of my trip there. My anxiety would never allow me to travel alone so kudos to you!
First the Elden Ring trailer and now a Book Leo Vlog. What a lovely start in the evening.
thought Elden ring has been around for awhile?
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I had visited Edinburgh once before and absolutely loved it, so last year when I was struggling with a burnout and an almost-depression I decided to travel there alone, and it was fantastic. I highly recommend it to anyone.
Now, to be fair I had travelled by plane alone several times before so that part wasn't new, but staying on my own was new, and so having to manage all the travelling, the accommodations, any issues that arose, the feeling of being alone, is a fantastic way to grow as a person, to gain autonomy and confidence, and to really to be comfortable with yourself. It was just something I found to be immensely valuable.
I think it's something one should do (if it's financially possible to do it of course) at least one in your lifetime. Just make sure that you go to a relatively safe place like Edinburgh, Prague, Lisbon, etc.
And yeah it went so well that I'm going on my own again this year for a few days, and then I'll meet up with a friend midway through the trip. Very exciting!
On exchange in Oslo, away from Edinburgh 😢, this video is making me homesick!
Hope you had a good time :) Edinburgh is the only UK city to have 0 haters
I love that that's the lesson you took out of your trip. The same thing has happened to me. Every single time I've traveled a lot (which I do a lot) something always happens that should ruin my trip but I manage to figure it out and handle it and it just becomes another story to tell.
Leonie, the production of your story was beautifully done... the landscapes, the buildings, the book stores, your narration, and yes, the tiniest hail I have ever seen. The statue on the right of your entrance into Edinbirgh Castle is William Wallace. My ancestors bled with Wallace in the 14th century. My clan still occupies the Dunvegan Castle on the Isle of Skye. Give the Isle a try one day. By the way, I wish all Americans spoke English as well as you do. Take care.
28:42 Oh, absolutely. That's been my experience with travelling. Things go wrong and you end up having a reasonably good time, in an interesting and different way than you planned. Most of the time anyway.
"Its really extraordinary how things that feel so outside of your realm of possibilities, things that feel so dreamlike, can become so normal so quickly." 27:14
This is just one of the many wise quotes of this video (It inspired a really fulfilling journal entry of mine just now).
I really really enjoyed this video. The vibe, the atmosphere, its all just so so so nice. Your videography and filming and editing skills are just so deliciously refreshing and cozy. This video feels like a warm cup of tea, while being curled up in a warm blankie looking outside of the gothic arched window onto the brownish city landscape that is Edinburgh. Thank you so so so much for sharing this, Leonie! I had such a great time watching, its almost as if I did the trip to Edinburgh myself in just thirty minutes xD
Thanks a lot again, I love this video
I spent two weeks alone in Edinburg when I was 19 for an english study, and I was never bored. Just exploring the city, slow lifestyle... I could live like that forever. I also bought like 10 books there and had a problem at the airport :D
this is so inspiring leonie - anxious person myself, I also aspire to take a solo trip at some point too! I've taken a flight by myself to my boyfriend who studies abroad right now, but the whole trip alone would be such a good step forward myself hahaha. Thank you for the great video!!
Traveling alone is a 100% legitimate fear to have, especially as a woman! I don't feel comfortable going certain places alone if it's late at night, and traveling is extremely nerve-wracking at times because the types of people who would take advantage of you (in whatever way) can 100% tell if you're a tourist, and it puts you at a disadvantage. Had someone attempt to steal my friend's phone mid-day in the middle of a Barcelonan McDonalds because they knew dumb American tourists wouldn't pick up on what they were trying to do. Gotta be safe, and all that! Unfortunately, because the world is cruel, people have to fear travelling just for travel's sake, especially alone. Proud of you for working to overcome this fear, Leoni!!
You don’t need to be afraid nor do you need to make others afraid! Just be aware and yes maybe don’t go out after midnight if it doesn’t feel safe, use our brain and you can travel alone even to the other end of the word.
I've been solo-travelling since I was 14 (so... for over 20 years?! Jeez...). Really enjoy it! Like you, I'm an extreme introvert and English is my second language, but I've met a lot of amazing people on those trips and have a ton of stories to tell. You'll get better at it, too, don't worry, practice is what you need. Scotland is insanely beautiful, would love to visit it one day.
Nice haircut🤩
I also travelled by myself to Edinburgh recently and I too felt lonely and kind of frustrated with myself for not socialising as much as I had planned. But spending time alone and reading my book in beautiful cafes was exactly what I needed :) Edinburgh is perfect for first-time solo travellers!
It’s honestly a dream of mine to visit Scotland myself someday. Hope I get to see Edinburgh and the Highlands (and eventually some Outlander filming locations🤓). You really inspire me to do a solo trip.❤️
I feel like it’s sometimes better not to force yourself to do something you’re uncomfortable with especially if you’re already having a nice time alone! The stress of worrying about wanting to talk to strangers can sometimes just ruin your alone time and it’s definitely so easy with social anxiety to feel awkward being alone in public. (I used to do it so much and haven’t been able to since quarantine.) But just being at peace with your limitations and not trying to push yourself further than you already have is healthy too :•)
As an Edinburgh resident if your a solo traveller looking to meet people to chat most locals are happy to chat but are rarely found around bars or restaurants on the royal mile.
The best places to meet people would be places like Finnegans wake, Biddy Mulligans, Oz Bar, Wash bar(right on the mound). Theres also lots of pages on facebook to help solo travellers meet
Omg you just made my day. I hope you enjoyed the Edinburgh experience!
i just want to say i love the vibe on this channel. it feels so homey and whenever i want to relax i pull up one of your videos. also your aesthetic is so nicely curated and also beautiful 💜💜💜
omg this vlog is literally so great!! the editing and the vibes are just immaculate, love watching it
I really loved your first travel alone travel vlog. This is also one of my fears and I appreciate you sharing your fear of eating alone, anxiety about the travel itself, and meeting strangers. It was refreshing to hear someone else voice my own concerns about solo travel. This is on my list for this year. I love your hair❤
The way you edit is so amazing… since I got into making videos I really started to appreciate CZcamsrs editing more. Love itt❤ and also the haircut is great!
You have done so well ! If you are eating alone, bring a good book to read. Another advantage of travelling alone is that if somewhere doesn’t suit, you can just leave and go somewhere else. As you have stated in your video, you can plan your daily schedule.
I was in London recently and me and my boyfriend went to a pub to have a drink. And next to us there was this older gentleman with his pint of beer reading a book and I thought it was the nicest thing ever! I was just imagining he just wanted to have a drink and read his book or maybe his wife annoyed him and he just went to the pub and he just seemed so peaceful and that’s definitely the peacefulness and confidence I strive for😝
yeah its not strange at all for us to pop into a pub on your own and chill
Always wonderful to see a new video of yours, Leonie! And in a such beautiful city!
I love the message of this video: if you're scared you should do it & even if sth goes wrong you'll be fine! Visiting Edinburgh is one of my dreams ❤
Love the haircut! And I feel the beginning of the video, that anxiety for travelling is the worst
this video was so beautifully made!! it looked like such a nice trip and it's very inspiring to see you travel alone even with the anxieties about it 🤍
loved this video!! the few times i’ve gone on a solo trip i’ve really beat myself up over my nights in and the fact i lacked the courage (& sometimes motivation) to socialise so it’s so refreshing to watch this video 💛 a solo trip is still a success if you don’t make any new friends and just have a grand old chill time by yourself (and if you do meet new people then it’s also fun!)
Edinburgh,Leo,bookshops to get lost in,pubs,face sheet masks,new hair cut... Lovely!!!! What a treat🐿🫖🍵🥧🍣🕯📓🖋
the new hair looks so good on you!! and congrats on getting over your fear :) i'm glad you had fun!! i agree (solo) travelling starts becoming so normal so quick. i've been on so many solo trips since my first time last summer and it's been amazing :D
The dark history of Edinburgh is so interesting! There's tons of tours you can take going over mass amounts of history and there's also more unique experiences, tours, and museums to visit. This fall I want to travel to the city for a few days, read Jekyll and Hyde (which was inspired by an Edinburgh local), and sip a fancy hot chocolate by a fire 🥰
congrats on conquering your fear of travelling solo! edinburgh is a beautiful city with so many lovely coffee shops + bookshops. i really enjoyed watching this video (and all your videos), you can really see how much effort is put into them! can't wait for the next one!
the vibes of this vlog ughhhhh! I felt like I was there with you and I love it. It made me want to visit edinburgh even more! I'm happy you managed to get over this fear and travelled alone, it's admirable and I hope one day I'll be able to do the same🥰 also love your new haircut
My sunshine is back ☀️❤
i'm so proud of you for travelling alone! it can be scary the first couple of times. i started travelling alone when i was still in school, so i'm accustomed to it at this point, and it is so nice! it is so freeing to do things in your own time, and not have to worry about making sure someone else is also having a good time. i hope you get to try this out more in the future!
Travelling solo is the best , the most complete and authentic experience of a place you can have. I travelled solo myself to Edinburgh many years ago and it was great. I never get lonely when I am alone, I guess I am a little bit of a weirdo. Thank you Leoni for another wonderful video !!
Awww. I moved from NL to Edinburgh 17 years ago and never looked back. It’s a lovely cozy place to be with amazing green spaces and the highlands only a few hours away. I even wrote a few books set here. Yes, with vampires of course!
I’ve never felt the slightest anxiety about traveling alone, or eating dinner alone etc. I find traveling with others usually more stressful because as a dutch person I like to be way more ‘on time’ than anyone else. But I can see how it can be a difficult thing to do. Awesome that you faced that fear and came out so much more relaxed about solo travel.
Love your videos and i’m sad to think you were here alone, wishing you had someone to talk to. I definitely would have said hi if I’d seen you in the pub. Either way, thanks heaps for this video. Lovely!
I've loved most of your content since I started watching last summer, but this must be my favourite video of yours so far. I relate so much to the feelings of travel anxiety that you describe, and my own first solo trip was to Edinburgh in 2019, where I went through a lot of similar experiences to what you share here! This video made me feel really seen, in a way that has hit me harder than I thought. I hope you will have lots of exciting and enjoyable future solo travel experiences.
Great video! I'm an extreme introvert who has traveled alone many times. In fact I've learned to love it. Good for you for tackling your fear.
One hint is to plan a couple of conversation starters. Like, "Hi, have you been here before? It's my first time." Some will respond, some won't, but as a woman alone you'll probably need to be the one to break the ice. Also, asking a question can get a conversation started. I've even been known to ask for directions I don't really need.
I will go out to dinner by myself, but often a "picnic" in my room, with pajamas, wine, and a good book can be a great way to unwind, too.
So happy you enjoyed your time in Scotland! Edinburgh has a special place in my heart and it's so nice to see others enjoy it
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AAA this is one of my favourite vlogs so far !! the book shops , overcoming fears, n jus the solitary journey . I haven't related so bad in a while sdkjhkshg luv u n ur editing
As someone who worked away from home a lot and often had to eat alone in strange places, I know it can be difficult to strike up conversations with strangers especially if you are not an extrovert or a bit shy. Most of the time we put up barriers which prevent people striking up conversations with us. Just maintain an open and welcoming posture. Burying your head in a book, or staring at the TV will definitely deter people. Use a prop, eg having a book on the table, wearing a T-shirt with a funny or inspiring message or an iconic figure on it or wearing or carrying something that might mean you are from the Netherlands. Basically anything that lets others have an opening to talk. Go through all the people in the room and do the mental exercise of spotting something about each of them you could use to start a conversation. You probably wont have to though, as while you are doing this you will naturally present as someone who is interested in the things around her, and usually someone in a busy place will be encouraged to open conversation with you. Or you could try wearing that face mask to the pub, that would certainly get people talking though probably about you rather than to you :)
Using clothes as a purposeful conversion starter when traveling is such an interesting idea! I never would have thought to do that!
As a Scot, I go to Edinburgh a few times a year and it’s so lovely to see someone discover the things I love most for the first time
Just a couple of months ago I had my first international travel experience at 24. Your anxieties are so relatable! Even though I was going to visit someone I knew there, it was still terrifying and of course a few things went wrong, but I figured it out and things even started to feel normal in the end. Huge confidence boost for me. Hopefully you and I both get to do it again!
First of all, congratulations on your first solo holiday!! It can be intimidating at first but it's such a rewarding experience 🖤 Also a trick to not feel alone (that works for me at least!) is to listen to podcasts that have a laid back enough pace to feel cozy (bonus points if it's about the history of the place you're visiting 😊)
I loveeee this types of videos, it’s so nice to see you overcoming travel anxiety and having a great time at the end (although your knee started hurting😢). I also love that you mentioned all the restaurants and bookstores you went into!!! Next time I visit Edinburgh I’ll definitely visit these places 😊
Edinburgh is my favorite city to travel to in a long while! BOOKSHOPS AND BEAUTIFUL GRAVEYARDS AND A VERY SPOOKY HISTORY ATMOSPHERE!! Also so many quirky shops. what an absolute delight
Leonie ! Your videos are like therapy to me ! Be it reading vlogs or even book reviews !
I also wanna take a solo trip since sooo long but couldn’t gather the apt amount of courage to take the plunge yet ! But this vlog is an inspiration ! 🫶🏻
Your editing and story telling capability are on a different level...great job Leonie.
Wow, the production value of this video is insane. Was really enjoyable to watch.
i love traveling solo!! it shows you how capable you are and also teaches you so much about yourself and what you like to do!
I love traveling alone. I'm so glad that you learned so much and had fun. I've discovered that eating alone at dinner actually sort of opens people up to taking to you. I've had very lovely conversations with the people sitting next to me in various cities. Don't forget that most other people are shy too, so being a little awkward is normal, and it's okay to be a little foolish or whatever, they will be too.
I’m so happy for you that you pushed yourself out of your comfort zone! I just came across your video after booking my flight to Edinburgh! It’s also going to be my first ever solo trip and I’ve never even been out of my home country before let alone on a plane! I have a few months to prepare but I’m nervous and excited. Really glad you posted this because I think we have a lot in common and it feels less scary now! Thank you!
The dinner-alone-thing is so real. It's my biggest issue😅 when I first travelled alone I would use my hair to cover my airpords so that I could listen to an audiobook but I would still look approachable 😅 and I still do that😅
I am so happy that you decided to share this with us!! I am scared of travelling alone too and this really motivated and helped me a lot♥️♥️
The aesthetic of your videos is just unreal😍
So inspiring seeing your solo travel vlog since it's something I've always wanted to do. Also love the new haircut, it's so cute!!
I loved this video so much! thank you for taking us with you, everything was so beautiful🥺🤏
Your new haircut looks SO GOOD on you! 😍 and the video was wonderful 🫶🏻
I traveled to Edinburgh alone and it was absolutely so empowering! Everyone was so friendly and warm and the city is just truly transportive and magical. Also I’m obsessed with your haircut!
A good tip for solo travellers would be to stay in a hostel instead of a hotel! You will definitely run into other travellers who are there to meet people and most hostels offer activities like pub crawls or family dinner which tend to be real cool plans. Plus the accommodation tends to be cheaper and some hostels have private rooms if sharing a dorm worries you :)
the vibes of this vlog are fantastic and your hair looks stunning! ♥
So glad it was a overall good trip! Excited to see where you go now that you've attacked this barrier
I actually also traveled alone for the first time this past week and I understand just how scary it all is. I’m so proud of you!
i usually struggle to sit through a full video, but i connected with you so strongly that i watched the whole thing without getting distracted! thank you for calming my mind and helping me relax after a long day 🕯️❤️🩹
I loved how reflective you were during this trip! Can't wait to explore Edinburgh as well, it looks amazing!
I'm planning my first ever solo trip for this summer, to the Netherlands funnily enough. It was amazing to see you have such a great time in Edinburgh, and this video really has helped loads with some of my fears regarding solo travelling. Also, love the hair!!!
This video made me feel so many things, I feel the same way in such situations, all this time when I thought about it, I felt like I was making a big deal out of something that’s not that significant and that I was ruining things and experiences because of this, seeing you go through the same thing that I feel like , had made me realise that I’m not alone or different and this is natural and I think the only way out of this is to grow through it , that when I’m struck with the awkwardness of being alone and I’m unable to make the first move, it is okay , I don’t have to be hard in myself and think that this one thing has ruined the entire day, perhaps I can just breath, reassure myself and muster up courage to just smile, maybe conversation will automatically set in after that and I’ll be proud of myself in the end and not feel that ache
I had my first solo trip last year and it was also to Edinburgh. I loved it, it is such a magical city. I loved your vlog and I can relate so much to your struggles. Proud of us for overcoming anxiety and making it! Also, the editing, the clips, it was such a beautiful video!
I am so happy that you decided to share this with us!! I am scared of travelling alone too and this really motivated and helped me a lot! Thank you!!♥️♥️
i totally relate about the pub! it was a little overwhelming and awkward going to a pub with just my friend but knowing that everyone i'd encountered in edinburgh that far was super friendly took some of the anxiety off
As a solo traveller I can relate to this vlog so much. I generally go to Italy whereas Im also trying to learn Italian so there is an extra hurdle to start speaking with people but its also such a nice way to learn and it can be rewarding when people compliment your speaking, but especially after travelling for a bit and being tired it can also be such a large task to do anything. Also its so relatable to do the simplest things on a trip and then think I should do this at home to then never do it such as reading in cafes, but maybe thats just me.
I recently had my second solo holiday and honestly I love them. I don’t want to do it all the time but sometimes I actually don’t want to talk to anyone. Well done you for trying something new and enjoying a new area 👏 🧡
The buildings and the whole atmosphere is on point!
I’m so happyyyyy to see you again filming outside your house 💛 More of this!
Congratulations on your first solo trip! Cheers to more. Eating alone takes practice and getting used to.