This time last year, I took my first real solo trip; I had never travelled to a faraway place by myself. Never really mingled with complete unfamiliarity: a city to which I had never been before; knew absolutely nobody; and spoke not language. There was no meeting up with a friend, relative, or colleague. Easy decision? No. I got cold feet a few times and shared the travel plan with a London based cousin hoping he would meet me there. Eventually, I reminded myself how importa