As you read this, I will hopefully be in Paris at Disneyland on a trip with a brand. I know right" I'm pinching myself right now. As exciting as opportunities like this are, one part of me will be screaming inside, running around like a child excited and the other part will be stood worrying about travelling and going on my own.

I made it no secret of how much of a Nervous Nellie I was before my Trek America trip last year, and this trip to Paris was my next trip abroad on my own. Being quite a homebody who has comfort from being around people they know, it is a massive step out of my comfort zone to go travel on my own. I thought that I would write about the ways that usually help me to calm down and relax when I go travelling as to be honest with you, even when I'm with people I know, I find travelling a bit of a stressful situation.
So if you get a bit anxious about travelling or going away too, then hopefully these will help you as much as they help me...

Be Organised: I find that being organised is an easy way to settle some stress and worry. Knowing where I have to be, at what time always makes me feel a little more in control. I will print out documents, screenshot tickets, plan my routes, check out trains, etc... well in advance so I have it all ready to go and I know what I'm doing. I personally can't think of anything worse than not knowing what I'm doing or leaving it all to the last minute.

Have Everything Ready: When it comes to packing my luggage an...