I've visited all 63 major US national parks. Here are 10 of my all-time favorites.

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Emily, wearing a green top, a flannel around her waist, black leggings, high socks, and hiking boots, sits on a mountain looking out at the trees.

Emily Hart

I sailed alone on Norwegian's latest giant cruise ship and was surprised how easy it was as a solo traveler

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an empty bed in a single-person studio cabin on Norwegian Aqua
Norwegian Aqua has 1,387 cabins, 93 of which are for solo travelers.

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I skip family gatherings to solo travel. The perks are so good that I won't be home for the holidays anytime soon.

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A woman stands with luggage watching the sunset at an airport window while a plane lands.
I've been traveling solo for the holidays since 2017.

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My solo trip to Greece helped me reset, but there are 5 things that would've made it even better

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Overhead shot of Zakynthos, an island in Greece.
Katka Lapelosova took a solo trip to Zakynthos, a Greek island.

Katka Lapelosova

I've visited every US national park alone. Here are 8 mistakes I see first-time travelers make.

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On the left, Emily wearing a hat, sunglasses, a backpack, a tank top, and a smart watch, with mountains in the background. On the right, Emily staring out at the trees and mountains while wearing a pink jacket and a backpack with patches.
Over the past 10 years, I've traveled to all 63 US national parks.

Emily Hart

When my friend canceled our 40th birthday trip to Paris last minute, I was frustrated. But it led me to meet my French husband.

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Dufflyn Lammers walking the streets of Paris with a bag of flowers
The author met her husband on a solo trip to Paris.

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I've taken solo trips to 22 different countries — here are the 9 things I never travel without

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Nicole Jones standing in front of clear blue lake and mountains behind her
I've invested in several items, like a water filter and a satellite device, to keep me safe during my travels.

Nicole Jordan

My husband and I take turns going on solo international trips without our kids. The arrangement works for us both.

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Author Melissa Noble smiling at Tiger's Nest Monastery, Bhutan, a series of mountains with a building on the side
Traveling without my family has helped me be a better parent.

Melissa Noble

More women are traveling solo. A luxury cruise line is taking notice with its first $5,000 women-only voyage.

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2 women sitting on sundeck of river cruise
Luxury river cruise company Uniworld is offering its first women-only voyage, as a growing number of women are traveling solo.

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I took 36 flights in 4 months, and it was exhausting. These were my 2 biggest mistakes.

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A woman wearing sunglasses crouches down on rocks before a green lake and mountain peaks.
Anu Verma has been on multiple solo trips, traveling to 36 countries in the space of four months.

Anu Verma

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