Thoughts You Have When Travelling Solo as a Woman

When you travel solo as a woman, many thoughts cross your mind. It's impossible to stop them, as you have so much time in your head when you're alone. Some are silly, some are valid, and some are outright WHAT????

Here's the deal, travelling alone can be scary! Scary to be alone in a new place. Scary to just have your own thoughts to keep you company. Scary to try new things outside of your comfort zone.

Here's the wonderful thing though, travelling solo is eye opening. It is bold, exciting, refreshing, and adventurous. It builds your confidence in yourself. It pushes you to try new and amazing things!

Travelling solo brings on a whole array of emotions and thoughts. So here are some that I have experienced, or have heard of before:

Will people judge me for eating alone at a restaurant?

Where do I put my luggage when I have to go to the bathroom?

Do I have to mingle with the other people on this tour?

I have to pee, but don't want to lose my seat...

Does this mean I don't have friends?

Does this mean I don't like my family?

Is this safe?

Is this some kind of "Eat Pray Love" experiment?

Why am I doing this?

What if I loose my wallet or passport?

Is someone walking behind me?

Why aren't they responding? Oh yeah, its 4am at home...

Did I lock my hotel door?

What if I slip in the shower?

Why is this person talking to me?

Do I need to look cute?

How many glasses of wine have I had?

Damn, I forgot my -___fill in the blank___-....

Are they being friendly? Or am I getting hit on right now?

Should I go to McDonalds, or actually be cultured?

Wait...am I sure I locked my hotel room door?

Is it weird to just stay in bed all day?

What if I lose my phone?

What if I get sick?

Can I have cake for dinner?

Did I charge my phone?

Am I crazy?

Am I lonely?

Is this a midlife crisis?

Why is my phone battery at 10%?

Should I quit my job and travel full time?

What if I have a terrible time?

Do I have to make friends here?

Damn my bags are heavy...