Another Anxious Traveler

Hi, I’m Jamie!

I’m on a mission to make backpacking and solo-travel more accessible and less scary. This platform is to share my own experiences, what I’ve learned/am learning and how you can do it too.

After a career setback, I made the seemingly insane decision to endeavor on a journey backpacking through Southeast Asia and India. What was originally planned to be 1.5 months turned into 5 months and became an unexpectedly life-changing experience. 

Going in with no planning and no idea what I was doing, I made a lot of mistakes and learned a great deal of hard lessons. But, I wouldn’t change anything. 

As someone who has always struggled with anxiety, this first adventure appeared incredibly daunting. I had no idea what to expect, and honestly thought I would be alone for the whole duration (hence the shorter time period originally planned). But, I met so many amazing people and irrevocably altered my perception of the world.

This journey came from a desire to explore and get out of my bubble after being stuck in place for so long during covid. But, it became much more. 

Sometimes the world can feel small or far away, but it doesn’t have to be. Whether its for a few weeks or a few months, I believe solo-travel is the most valuable gift that you can give to yourself.

The world is bigger and more exciting than I ever would have imagined and I want you to have the chance to see it too!