I traveled the world for nearly 2 years. It was great, but not having my own space was challenging.

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A side-by-side image of the writer standing on a cliff in Nusa Penida, Indonesia, and sitting in a circular wicker chair in Bali.
I'm so happy I traveled around the world on my own, but it was more challenging than I thought it would be.

Anuja Bagri

I took a 52-hour Amtrak train ride from Chicago to California by myself. Here are 11 things that surprised me most.

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The silver, blue, and red Amtrak train at the concrete platform
I didn't know what to expect from such a long Amtrak ride, but it wasn't bad.

Sojourner White

I've made friends on solo trips and traveled to visit them. These relationships are just as valuable as local ones.

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The writer and a friend posing with heart hands in front of the Eiffel Tower at night.
I traveled to Paris and reconnected with some friends I met on solo trips in 2024.

Chelsia Durkee

I've been to all 50 states. Here are 8 of the most unique places I've visited in the US.

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Emily, wearing a black-and-red-checkered jacket and a backpack, looks out at the Grand Prismatic Spring at Yellowstone National Park.
After traveling to all 50 US states and every national park, I've come across some truly unique locations.

Emily Hart

My wife didn't want to travel where I did, so I went on a trip without her. It worked out surprisingly well for both of us.

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Man smiling with Ohio birthplace of rock and roll marker
I'd always wanted to visit Cleveland. My wife didn't, so I went without her.

Ash Jurberg

I've been to all 63 major US national parks. Here are 10 things I'd never visit one without.

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Emily sitting on a rock eating a snack.
I've learned that snacks are one of the many important things to bring to the national parks.

Emily Hart

I've visited over 50 countries by myself. These are the 7 I can't stop thinking about.

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A woman browsing items at a stand in Uzbekistan.
After traveling to over 50 countries, I think Uzbekistan is worth visiting.

Kristin Gillies

As a stressed-out mom, I needed a break. I went on a 3-day trip to focus on myself — and it worked.

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The author in Romania
The author took a three-day solo trip to Romania.

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I was nervous to take a solo excursion on vacation. The experience turned out to be one of my favorite travel memories.

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Amanda poses in the desert in Morocco.
During a trip to Morocco, I took an excursion by myself.

Amanda Shammas

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

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nicole jones standing in front of lake with mountains in the background
I've traveled to a lot of countries on my own, and I have a few must-pack travel essentials I take on every trip.

Nicole Jordan

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