Solo Travel to the Maldives: Your Guide to Flying on Your Own

My first time flying alone... 

My Trip

Having made this trip before definitely made the whole flying alone thing MUCH easier. If possible, I would recommend flying a routine you have done before. 
This trip I flew on Qatar air to Dallas (where I got the most lost), went onto Doha, then finally landed in Male, Maldives. It is rather difficult to write about so I made a YouTube video showing the trip. 

Advice I have for you 

Here's some top tier advice I have after doing this:
1. bring everything in your carry on
Your checked bags will usually be checked all the way to your final destination. It's a good idea to go ahead and pack everything for your flight in your carry on bag, including some stuff to take a shower if you desire- at least a toothbrush!
2. don't be afraid to ask for help
Anyone who works in the airport can help give you directions. This is really helpful when coming off of connecting flights and moving to a different gate, maybe even different terminal in an unfamiliar airport. As a young female, it's important to pay attention to who I'm asking. Looking for people who have name tags or are dressed in pants with collared shirts is a good way to find quality help. 
3. signs are here to help you 
Keep looking up! Flight boards are also a HUGE help and you should check here first for a gate. 
4. don't look so lost 
Or at least try not to... but moving with haste in any direction helps avoid the "dazed and confused" look. 
5. Plan out a shower or find a lounge
the Qatar airport has numerous lounges that are very affordable. I looked a flight that purposely had a layover long enough to enter a lounge where I can eat and shower. The lounge I went to cost $66 USD and included food and shower for 6 hours.