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MajesticMynah

first solo trip to new york: how do you get around?

I’ve always traveled with family, so planning a trip on my own feels like jumping into the deep end. I’m finally ready to face my fear of flying and go somewhere by myself—New York City, of all places! I’m only staying for about 24 hours, flying out of Minnesota on a Friday night and coming back Saturday night. It sounds simple, but the details are already stressing me out. Packing is the easy part (just a change of clothes and my phone charger), but figuring out how to get around in NYC is another story. I keep hearing horror stories about New York traffic—makes me wonder if renting a car is just asking for trouble. But then again, Uber isn’t exactly cheap, especially if I want to check out a few different spots. The subway seems like an adventure in itself, but is it safe and easy to use if you’ve never been before? I’d love to stay somewhere close to good food and shopping—grabbing a great burger is high on my list. But with so many neighborhoods, how do you even pick a hotel that’s not a total rip-off but still close to the action? I feel like every movie makes Manhattan look magical, but I’m guessing it’s not all glitz and glamour in real life. Anyone else ever felt totally lost planning their first solo trip? #solotravel #newyorkcity #firstflight #Travel

first solo trip to new york: how do you get around?
RiftRunner

facing my first long flight to europe—help!

Last week, I finally booked my dream trip to Europe. The excitement was real—until I realized I’d be stuck on a plane for nearly 10 hours. I haven’t flown outside the country before, and just thinking about being in the air that long makes my palms sweat. I keep picturing myself squeezed into a tiny seat, trying to sleep while the person in front of me reclines all the way back. My friends keep telling me to just watch movies and relax, but honestly, I’m worried I’ll be too anxious to even enjoy the free snacks. I’ve heard horror stories about jet lag, lost luggage, and crying babies. I even spent half an hour reading reviews about airplane food—why does it always look so sad in the photos? Has anyone else survived their first long-haul flight as a nervous flyer? Did you find any tricks that actually helped you calm down or get comfortable? I’m hoping I’m not the only one who feels this way. If you’ve got any real-life advice (or even just a funny story about your first international flight), I’d love to hear it. Sometimes it feels like everyone else is a pro at this except me. #travelanxiety #firstflight #europeadventure #Travel

facing my first long flight to europe—help!