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

Country star Thomas Rhett says traveling without his wife helps him be a better husband and dad

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Lauren Akins and Thomas Rhett pose at ABC's
Rhett said that traveling alone helps him be a better husband and father.

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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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Woman wearing an orange helmet crossing suspension bridge in Switzerland.
Wendy Altschuler left her kids behind for a solo adventure in Switzerland.

Wendy Altschuler

Forget Barcelona — a full-time solo traveler says this lesser-known Spanish city is a hidden gem

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Two images. Left: A cathedral on the left side of a canal at sunset on a cloudy day. Right: Right: A woman carries a backpack with trees on either side of her and a Renaissance building behind her.
Claire Sturzaker is a full-time solo traveler who recommends visiting Zaragoza, Spain, a hidden gem.

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Disappointing photos show what it's really like to backpack across Europe

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Left:  young smiling backpacker checking city map on smartphone with downtown buildings behind here. Right: The author in a black backpack walks next to a train with other travelers around her
Business Insider's reporter expected an Instagram-like backpacking adventure in Europe, but the reality was much less glamorous.

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The top hidden-gem destinations to visit alone, according to a full-time solo traveler who's been to 43 countries

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Two images. Left: A cathedral on the left side of a canal at sunset on a cloudy day Right: A woman stands on the steps in front of a grand medieval cathedral
Claire Sturzaker is a full-time solo traveler who shared the most underrated destinations she's visited.

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I spent 3 nights in Asia's least visited country. It also turned out to be the most expensive.

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Woman taking a selfie on the beach and the view of Dili, the capital of Timor Leste
The author spent four days exploring Dili, the capital of Timor Leste.

Marielle Descalsota

I've been to 25 countries. Here are 10 mistakes I wish I'd avoided when I first started traveling.

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I've traveled all over the world and have already checked 25 countries off my bucket list.

Dominique Mills

I've taken over 30 cruises by myself. I was lonely for a few until I realized I'd cracked the code for the perfect getaway.

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Many people go on solo cruises around the globe.

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An annual solo trip reminds me of who I am outside being a mom. Sometimes, I feel guilty for spending the time and money, but it's worth it.

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Tiffany Nieslanik drinking an Aperol spritz and reading a book while on a trip, sitting in the sun.
Tiffany Nieslanik takes an annual solo trip and always comes back to her family refreshed.

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