I've spent 10 years traveling the world alone. Along the way, I've learned the secrets to having successful solo trips.

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I've traveled solo for 10 years and have learned tips to help me stay safe and make friends.

Ashley Probst

I've stayed in hostels in 9 different countries. Here's why they're my preferred option — especially for solo travel.

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Hostels are my go-to for solo travel.

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I work in party hostels all over the world. Here are the 7 things I wish travelers would stop doing.

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Taylor Futch, in the foreground.

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I work in party hostels all around the world. I clean gross rooms and host all-night pub crawls in exchange for a free place to live — here's what it's like.

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Taylor Futch, in the foreground.

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