I'm an empty nester and spent 6 months on my own in 3 countries. It helped me figure out what I wanted next.

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Jennifer McGuire in a scarf and winter coat, drinking a glass of wine in Rome.
After becoming an empty nester, Jennifer McGuire spent six months traveling around Europe.

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I'm 39 and unmarried, but I proudly send out holiday cards every year to celebrate all I've accomplished

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A holiday card with six photos of Emily traveling, and the message
Now, solo cards are part of my holiday tradition. I send them to family and friends every year to celebrate my accomplishments.

Emily Hart

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

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A cluster of arms holding phones to capture a tourist attraction in Rome
Business Insider's reporter expected an Instagram-like backpacking adventure in Europe, but the reality was much less glamorous.

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I spent 22 years as a military wife. After our divorce, I finally lived the dream we'd planned together.

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Bryanne Salazar on a log bridge on Cát Bà island in Vietnam.
Bryanne Salazar on a log bridge on Cát Bà island in Vietnam.

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I thought traveling alone would be awkward or boring — but my first solo trip proved me wrong with its surprising perks

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Amanda posing on a street in Boston.
I was skeptical I'd enjoy solo travel, but I quickly found there were some perks to traveling alone.

Amanda Shammas

I love traveling solo. It's easier to meet new people and go on spontaneous adventures without my partner.

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The author in front of a mural wall.
Though the author is not single, she prefers traveling solo.

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I plan bucket-list trips for a living. Here are 4 mistakes I see travelers make when booking their own vacations.

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tino roco on beach with water in background
I plan trips around the world and try to balance downtime with activities.

Tino Roco

I've traveled solo across Southeast Asia for 15 years. These are 3 cities I always recommend — and one I'd skip.

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Andre Neveling on a boat in Luang Prabang, Laos.
Andre Neveling has been traveling around Southeast Asia for 15 years and Luang Prabang (pictured) is one of his favorite cities.

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I went to a destination wedding with no plus-one. It was one of the best trips I've ever taken.

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A wide shot of a beach wedding ceremony space.
I went to a friend's wedding in a different country without a plus one, and I still had fun.

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10 of the most beautiful places in the US, according to someone who's been to all 50 states

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Emily, wearing a backpack covered with patches, looks out at a lake with blue waters and mountains covered in trees.
North Cascades National Park in Washington is one of the most beautiful places I've traveled to.

Emily Hart

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