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

More often than not, Business Insider's reporter travels solo.

She has one tip for anyone interested in vacationing alone.

Joey Hadden/Business Insider I don't recommend taking a big solo trip until you've practiced at home.

I've gotten used to traveling by myself, but I wasn't always comfortable on my own in new places.

Playing tourist in my own city prepared me for unaccompanied adventures in the US and abroad.

When it comes to seeing the world, some people don't want to wait for someone to go with.

Burned out by the stresses of work and life, more and more individuals are traveling solo to take a break and reconnect with themselves, especially millennials and Gen Z , as Business Insider previously reported.

From startup founders and finance bros to parents and social workers , individuals across backgrounds are getting in on the solo travel trend .

I've been at it for a while.

Since I began working as a reporter in NYC seven years ago, I've traveled to 10 countries, three Canadian provinces, and dozens of cities and suburbs across the US all by myself.

Traveling solo is my norm, and I love it, but it certainly took some getting used to.

Being alone in a new place can be daunting for first-timers.

That's why I recommend one thing to everyone who is even considering traveling by themselves — practice.

The author explores her own city, New York, to prepare for solo trips abroad.