You don’t need confidence to travel solo — just curiosity and a small willingness to try. These are the real questions people ask when they want to travel alone but aren’t comfortable being alone yet.

I’ve taken multiple international trips while working full-time by planning around long weekends. Here are the destinations that make it completely doable.

If solo travel excites you but the thought of feeling lonely makes you nervous, these 8 activities will help you feel connected and comfortable on your own.