Hey, I’m Aidan! A 22 year old from the UK. I recently started my very first solo trip around South East Asia.
Introduction: After saving up for over a year, I finally took the plunge and flew to Bangkok, Thailand on the 16th of July 2024.
After struggling for years and years because of my social anxiety in particular, I decided that I would throw myself in the deep end, into a place where I had no choice but to speak (good luck avoiding anyone in an eight person dormitory!) and no choice but to pursue and instigate relationships with absolute strangers.
All I want is to be free of the cage which I find myself stuck in.
I know there are many people like me in the world, quiet, shy and awkward individuals who would rather walk an extra kilometre than encounter someone on the street they have just met!
This blog is my way of sharing my insights, failures and successes on my travels, to hopefully help others who want to break out of a cycle of avoidance and frustration. And, selfishly, to push myself further, to challenge myself more.
I feel very hopeful about what the future holds, more than I ever have, and I hope I can share this hope with you!