Picking up guidebooks and reading online travel recommendations (like this one!)
One of the best ways to be prepared for solo travel is to do your research ahead of time. Picking up guidebooks and reading online travel recommendations (like this one!) about your destination of choice before your visit can help immensely in easing the anxiety around your first solo travel expedition. Learning a few common phrases in the local language and understanding local customs can also help you seamlessly navigate a new destination.