This is how I handled social anxiety on a group trip

A solo traveler faces her fears ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­

flash pack logo

“Last year, I decided to challenge myself by booking onto a group trip with Flash Pack to Morocco. It was my first time traveling with strangers. As someone who struggles with social anxiety, the idea of spending five days with people I didn’t know was terrifying! 
 
I am generally reserved and don’t jump into conversations easily. I get stressed about the fact that everyone will have exciting things to talk about, and I won’t be able to match that. In my worst-case thinking, our group wouldn’t get along or it would be really hard to find common ground between us…
Continue reading →

Feeling anxious about group travel? Try our Shorts Stays
 
If you’re unsure about the idea of group travel, rest assured – you’re not alone. In recent feedback from our global community, we found that fear of travelling with strangers is one of the most common concerns among would-be Flashpackers yet to take the plunge. 
 
Flash Pack’s Short stays are ideal for anyone nervous about group travel. They offer the very best of the Flash Pack rubric – including standout experiences, Pack Leaders and a baked-in friendship dynamic – in micro format. It means that, if you’re not yet sold on the whole group travel concept, you can grab a more affordable mini taster of what it’s all about. 
Short Stays →

Need help deciding?

Our team of travel experts are available 24/7 to tell you who you’ll be traveling with on any given adventure—and help you find the perfect trip for you. 
Ask an expert

instagram facebook linkedin twitter
View in browser

Not ready to book? You can hit pause on your email subscription. If you’d like to take a break from our marketing emails, just click the link below to let us know. We’ll take care of the rest.

Pause my email subscription
No longer want to receive any marketing emails? You can .
Flash Pack 4th Floor, Silverstream House, 45 Fitzroy Street, London, W1T 6EB