Hi Blake,

How exciting to take that step in traveling alone.

My most memorable trip travelling solo was for a month in Peru and Argentina (I’m an American citizen). It was during a point in my life where I didn’t like being around people. Mostly because I had a career where I was constantly around people and having to take care of other people.

I stayed completely open during this trip to possibilities and a perspective shift. I had no plans. All that was important was to find a way to feel happy and enjoy being around others again. And in the end I was able to meet incredible people, go snowboarding in Bariloche with new friends, experience nature and adventures in Peru with others.

For the flight anxiety here are some ayurveda tips for traveling that may help:

-Be as quiet as possible on the plane-meditate, sleep or listen to calming music.

-Drink warm liquids, perhaps bring some different tea blends. A calming one sounds like it would be good for you.

-It’s also comforting to bring a shawl to put over your head or an eye mask

Also, I’ve done lots of long haul flights and find getting an aisle seat is most comfortable. That way you can get up whenever you want. And have some extra space on one side.

Enjoy Hawaii, its an amazing island full of incredible people.