How I Knew I Was Mentally Ready For Long-Term Solo Travel

Michelle Polizzi
Sep 6, 2018 · 5 min read
Taking in sights from the Great Ocean Road, Australia

Solo travel is a transformative experience that can change the course of your life forever — but only if you’re really, truly ready to take the leap. Here’s how I knew I was mentally prepared to head out into the world on my own.

I felt displaced in the life I had chosen.

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Michelle Polizzi

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Small-town girl turned world explorer. Fan of self-love, nature, writing and solo travel.

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