. . One of the best things about solo travel and doing things alone is that you can choose *exactly* what you want to do, when you do it and how you do it. . - - but it was also a very spontaneous adventure too Thats episode 3 . because I spilt my oats all down my black t-shirt (hence the white blob lol) and Ive already found super good oat yoghurt in Germany supermarkets . - Comment down below where you think Im going!!! - so come and travel with me to the country As we speak I almost locked myself out my room (lol ), and thats why I honestly love making my travel videos to show you the *bigger* picture - I had to make some tough decisions as I was only there for 3 days, but I had lunch from, I havent yet got my degree in adulting #graduation #adulting, This degree didnt feel real until today But we only just went and GRADUATEDDDDDDD wooooo . . As its also Monday, your motivation for the week is to simply try and do more of what makes you happy To follow your dreams is a biiiiiig big statement to make, but at the very least it is a reminder to work towards making your goals a reality A message from me to you: do something that scares you this week - Edinburgh found me waking up in a dorm filled with only guys (*laugh tentatively*), asking strangers to take a photo is always slightly awkward but kind of fun at the same time, and whilst it sounds really silly, I would have *never* ever bought myself a bagel out for lunch and enjoyed it by myself in the past!! .

- 7 , The hat was definitely the main character here ps: the graduation vlog just went liveeeeee on my channel!!! . . . Tomorrow Ill be posting the second vlog from Edinburgh wooOoOOoo!!! Whilst I have always been quite a lone wolf we could say, its only been recently when Ive truly started to enjoy doing things simply by myself . #hollygoessolo #backpacking #solotravel, You could say no, just say YES. . as you guys know, running is simply my favourite way to explore a new place because you get to see so much on foot - Anyway, you guys know Ive vlogged today, and in the meantime Ill spam you on here with all things fancy gowns, square hats and a university I didnt even attend once in person oops (well, until today) , RUN WITH ME in Edinburgh If you can translate that without help, then props to you And bonus points for naming the city (comment below) maybe? -

We (meaning me, my camera, so you guys, and my backpack ) arrived safely. - Finding freedom and joy in your own company is one of the most incredible things, and I want you guys to find that too! Re-gaining my confidence has be incredibly challenging, but the one thing that blows my mind is that I seem to be finding it in the places where I would have once felt very lost. - Flights are booked, Im finalising the Balamory itinerary and Ill definitely need to brush up on a few skills before I leave Im also not sure what my official academic name now becomes lol, but it would go something like: Holly Gabrielle BA Hons (Cantab), MSc . #hollygoessolo #backpacking #solotravel, HALLO aus Deutschland Mir geht es gut! #hollygoessolo #solotravel #backpacking, Holly Goes Solo ROUND 3 You have two options, pick the HARDER one. And yes, even on top of an extinct volcano (sounds funny, but its so true) - Bake yourself your favourite cake (because it doesnt have to be your birthday!!! I literally cannot believe I stumbled across this course (it was just called Cancer if you were interested ) so last minute in 2020 and made a spontaneous decision to apply. Travelling alone never fails to push me outside my comfort zone and it means Im always trying something new. -

. Its the small achievements like this that really make me realise how far Ive come. I would have never spontaneously booked a short trip away to Scotland in the past or taken myself on a date. . I also decided to take on a big challenge on my final day in Scotland, which kind of went to plan . - Bring on the adventuresssssss . but I just did not expect the vegan scene in Edinburgh to the *this* good!!! And watch out for a reel sharing all the vegan food I found in the city whilst I was there (trust me its going to make you hungry )! Youll probably all know by now but I am running the, It really doesnt have to make sense to anybody else, as long as it makes YOU happy And the German word of the day for you all is Hafer which means oats . . - Episode 1 of the Germany series just went liveeeeee woo Packing (hand luggage only ), travel insurance chat, saying goodbye and arriving in Cologne!! ), go to the cinema alone or finally book those flights for a solo backpacking adventure youve been secretly planning!! - and for nobody else but myself. Sehr glcklich - - - , VEGAN in EDINBURGH ps: Im slowly reading through all your comments and messages with loads of cool recommendations, so huge hugeeeee thank you for sending me them!!! - - Holly Goes Solo has officially returned I hope you enjoyed episode 2, my first impressions of Germany, to find out what its *really* like here in the country Oh, and you always, always, have permission to lol at my attempts at speaking German I filmed this on my first day in the city and if youve watched episode 2 of the Edinburgh vlogs then youll know I did get drenched on this run However . - - On a 9-hour overnight coach?! . Having fun only seemed to stem from being with others. I ran around the Meadows (which gets very busy with runners in the evening I realised), then basically got lost (not a surprise ), but I eventually ended up in Princes Street Gardens right by the castle . #mantramonday ep. - 6 , Solo hikes, windswept hair and the besttttt vegan bagels But that is farrrr far from the truth, and this week I really want you guys to do something simply for yourself. - . The degree was everything I wanted, and it was a definite reminder as why I love learning (geeky I know, but very true )!! Tourist mode has been activated . Please please please go and do what makes you happy and dont worry about what other people think! One week into this trip and Im having the best time Travelling does not always go to plan and there are definitely low lights . . Dont even ask how many hours sleep I had ok butttttt Im *that* much of a travel minimalist already you cant even see my backpack . - #mantramonday ep. - - deceiving?

- . In a restaurant alone?! but thats why I call it an adventure, right!?! G E R M A N Y so far / Mantra Monday hybrid - - - ! - - This trip is really going to put my navigation and communication skills to the test, but heres to another epic backpacking adventure (and marathon training in a new country) AHHHHH You like your comfort zone, learn to LOVE whats outside of it . Off topic but just to keep you guys in the loop: I graduate next week ahhhh omgggg I then leave the UK officially for about a month for the next big #hollygoessolo trip!!! . - You guys know I do my research before I go travelling in a new place, right? Big love from Holly in Germany #mantramonday #hollygoessolo #germany, Am Dienstag, bin ich mit dem Flugzeug nach Deutschland geflogen . . .