I passed out at 4 a.m. in my bathroom. 3 months later, I decided to walk 73 miles across Spain to conquer my anxiety.

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Shirin Ahmadi smiling with sunglasses on in Spain.
Shirin Ahmadi smiling in front of Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, the endpoint of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage.

Shirin Ahmadi

8 things I learned when I sailed solo on my first cruise, from how to meet people to having to pay a 'single supplement'

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The author smiles in a sunhat in front of a cruise ship.
Business Insider's reporter traveled solo during her first cruise on Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas.

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I've traveled solo to every major US national park. These 7 are my favorite hidden gems.

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Emily, wearing sunglasses, a green tank top, black leggings, and a flannel around her waist, stands in front of New River Gorge Bridge.
In my opinion, New River Gorge is one of the best lesser-known US national parks.

Emily Hart

I lived alone for 6 weeks before moving in with my boyfriend. It completely changed my outlook on our relationship.

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Living alone before moving in with my partner helped me grow and learn valuable lessons about myself.

Bridgette Ugarte

My week at a Bali surf camp showed me what Gen Z wants from solo travel: adventure and social connection

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Wavehouse Bali
Surfers arrived from as close as Singapore and as far away as Christchurch and Moscow.

Wavehouse Bali

I'm not very religious. But at 11:30 a.m. on a blue-sky day in Bali, Indonesia, I sent up a prayer to the Boeing 787 roaring above my patch of waves: Singapore Airlines, please, please take me with you.

I took my first cruise solo, and 6 things surprised me

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Business Insider's reporter took a solo cruise on Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas.

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I live with my partner, but book a hotel room for just myself several times a year. It's one of my favorite traditions.

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The writer holding a pillow and suitcase and standing in front of a hotel.
Spending a few nights at a nearby hotel always helps me catch up on sleep and take care of myself.

Mary Christine Kane

After 2 layoffs and a breakup, I left my life to travel full time. 3 cities helped my anxiety — and one overwhelmed me.

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A woman posing with a sunset in Vieste, Italy in the background.
Macie Strum traveled across Asia, Australia, and Europe — certain cities made her feel calm and one gave her anxiety.

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What I learned about risks, identity, and starting over at a surf camp in Bali

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Wavehouse Bali boat trip
My favourite part of the trip was the boat rides back to shore, where total strangers opened up about their life and career stories.

Wavehouse Bali

I've been married for 9 years and rarely travel with my husband. It's the key to our happy relationship.

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Jaime poses at a viewpoint in Lisbon, with buildings and a river below.
I travel without my partner and think it's the key to our happy marriage.

Jaime Mazur

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