I travel alone all the time. There's one thing everyone should do before taking their first solo trip.

A Business Insider reporter who frequently travels solo advises practicing at home before taking a big solo trip. The reporter, who has traveled to 10 countries and three Canadian provinces, says playing tourist in one's own city can prepare for unaccompanied adventures. The tip is aimed at the growing number of people, especially millennials and Gen Z, who are traveling solo to take a break and reconnect with themselves.

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