If you’ve ever travelled by yourself, you’ll be all too familiar with the range of emotions that came with your first solo trip. A combination of fear and excitement rolled into one, with a million thoughts about the logistics of doing it all on your own. And if you’ve yet to take the solo travel jump, we’re here to help you understand the essentials of planning this magical voyage.

Group travel used to be intimidating for me. I was accustomed to traveling with friends, family, and people I knew. I was also comfortable with solo travel, enjoying my own company and managing my expectations. Since both of these experiences were within my comfort zone, I never considered joining group trips. However, my perspective changed when I joined in on a More Life Adventures trip for the first time.