Lessons learned from my first solo international trip. Be kind and polite. Smile. Chat up a stranger. Date yourself. Go on the adventure. Say you’re with or meeting friends. Do whatever makes you happy. Always make eye contact. Say “yes” when people offer to take photos for you. When anxiety hits, breathe and face your fears head on. Put your phone down. Listen to the waves. Treat yourself. Read your books. Check in with family and friends. Make friends with the staff. Book the massage, the dinner, the works. Continuously say “I’m so proud of you for doing this.” #StLucia #SoloTravel #UntilNextTime