Welcome to the server! My best single piece of advice is to stay off the forums, unless you really like to read others' bitching and moaning.
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My second piece of advice is to stick to the Qeynos area if all you want to do is solo, but to head over to the Eastern side if you like grouping.
Antonica: EC (6) -> NRo (11) -> Oasis (18)
Faydwer: GFay (6) -> Crushbone (14) -> Unrest (24+)