Gloria Kostadinova
- I usually keep to myself on flights, but recently spent hours talking to my 95-year-old seatmate.
- I learned about her life and how much she values making friends through solo travel.
- Now we're pen pals, and she's inspired me to travel more and connect with the people around me.
When I boarded a flight in Paris earlier this summer, I had no idea that I would step off the





