I love doing things alone. I adore being in my own company. I like sight seeing, dining, and walking with only me, myself, and I. I also love doing all of those things in a city that I’ve never been to.
If traveling alone is a bit of a worry for you, pick a destination where you know you’ll feel safe and comfortable. It could be a weekend trip to London, a quick couple of days in Berlin after your girls trip there last year, or even a night or two somewhere in Ireland, where you don’t even need to take a plane.
If you want to make friends, staying in a hostel is always a good shout, but be aware that you will always risk sharing a room with someone who is a bit loud or messy. Most European cities will have many hostels great for solo travellers with common spaces and nightly events ideal for meeting new people.
Get Your Guide or Sandemans do great walking tours in a lot of cities, so you’ll know you’re in safe hands. You could even go the extra mile and book yourself a specialised walking tour, like a ghost tour, or a beer focused one. One of the key reasons why so many people fear taking a solo trip is the worry that something could go wrong. You get lost, your train is cancelled, you can’t find the hotel… so many problems, so little ability to solve them unless you’re with a friend or partner.