Absolutely not.I was 19 when I did my first big solo backpacking trip. I had some experience travelling, but not on my own. I chose Latin America, specifically Nicaragua, Cuba and Guatemala - perhaps not the easiest first destinations.So if you choose an "easier" destination (maybe Southeast Asia), it should work out just find, and you can always join other people during your trip.I'm from Denmark, and here, a lot of young people take a gap year or three before going to Uni (I'm taking my second next year). And often we choose to travel - some in groups of friends, some on group tours and other like me on their own. The most popular destinations are those like Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, etc.I've yet to hear someone saying they wouldn't do it again. From what I've been told, it's pretty straight forward travelling in that area as well as incredibly cheap.So jump right in, and don't be afraid to ask questions to more seasoned travellers or someone who's already been to your dream destinations - it's all about you feeling confident.
Absolutely not. I was 19 when I did my first big solo backpacking trip. I had some experience travelling, but not on my own. I chose Latin America, specifically Nicaragua, Cuba and Guatemala - perhaps not the easiest first destinations. So if you choose an "easier" destination (maybe Southeast Asia), it should work out just find, and you can always join other people during your trip. I'm from Denmark, and here, a lot of young people take a gap year or three before going to Uni (I'm taking my second next year). And often we choose to travel - some in groups of friends, some on group tours and other like me on their own. The most popular destinations are those like Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, etc. I've yet to hear someone saying they wouldn't do it again. From what I've been told, it's pretty straight forward travelling in that area as well as incredibly cheap. So jump right in, and don't be afraid to ask questions to more seasoned travellers or someone who's already been to your dream destinations - it's all about you feeling confident.