I went on my first solo trip to celebrate turning 29. Being alone on my birthday felt scary, but it was so worth it.

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The writer lounging in front of the pool on a solo trip in Cancún.
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Sukhman Rekhi

My dad had a heart attack right before his 90th birthday. We still threw him a big party.

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The author's parents at her dad's 90th birthday party.

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I started taking solo trips for my birthday years ago. Now that I'm in my 40s, it's my favorite way to celebrate.

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I don't like organizing parties or events, and planning a trip for more than two people is stressful. So, a birthday solo trip is perfect.

Matthew Lubin

I spent my 50th birthday swimming around Greek islands with friends. Even though we were the slowest, it built my confidence.

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Fiona Govan underwater with fish near Greek islands.
Fiona Govan celebrated her 50th birthday by swimming around the Greek islands.

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I can't wait to turn 50. Shifting my mindset has helped me to not fear aging like I once did.

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The author is turning 50 soon.

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I ordered cupcakes from Wegmans, Publix, and Walmart, and the cheapest ones were mostly a hit

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I got cupcakes from Wegmans (bottom left), Publix (top), and Walmart (bottom right).

Elliott Harrell

Khloé Kardashian's tip for turning 40 is 'shedding' your 30s

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Khloé Kardashian prepared herself before turning 40.

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I left my 3 kids behind to celebrate my 40th birthday on a Swiss mountain. Being alone was just what I needed.

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Wendy Altschuler left her kids behind for a solo adventure in Switzerland.

Wendy Altschuler

We spent about $35,000 for my 40th birthday trip to Ghana. It was worth every penny.

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Author Ashlee Tuck in Ghana
I went to Ghana for my 40th birthday and had an awesome time.

Ashlee Tuck

Kate Winslet says she's making a 'little list' of ways to celebrate her 50th birthday, and it doesn't include a huge party

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The "Titanic" star said she plans to celebrate her birthday by cooking for her friends.

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