I took a one-night solo trip to a different country. It taught me how to transform discomfort into confidence.

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The author posing in London.
I took a one-night solo trip to a different country, and it transformed my confidence and independence.

Taila Lee

I've spent 10 years traveling the world alone. Along the way, I've learned the secrets to having successful solo trips.

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Ashley Probst taking a selfie with a body of water in the background. She's wearing glasses and a hat that says,
I've traveled solo for 10 years and have learned tips to help me stay safe and make friends.

Ashley Probst

I've visited Las Vegas by myself for over 15 years. It's actually one of the best destinations for solo travel.

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Las Vegas strip street view with street lights above the street
I don't gamble much, but I always find something fun to do in Las Vegas when I'm alone.

Carly Caramanna

I often stay in Airbnbs by myself. My top tip for solo travelers is to book for 2 people — even if it costs more.

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The author sits in a wooden rocking chair in a blue outfit with her legs crossed. Behind her is the cabin with floor-to-ceiling windows. There's another chair on the right.
The author enjoys thee morning air and mountain views.

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I sat next to a 95-year-old solo traveler on an international flight. Now my pen pal, she's taught me a lot about life.

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The writer and her pen pal, Anne, on a flight from Paris to the US.
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Gloria Kostadinova

When we go on family vacations, one of us arrives 3 days early without our kid. It's the secret to our happy marriage.

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The writer and his wife on the water in Kauai.
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Walker Loetscher

I backpacked across Europe for the first time, and 10 things surprised me about the 2-week adventure

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The author stands with a backpack on in front of a train in Italy
The reporter backpacked through Europe for the first time in 2022.

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After traveling the world, I moved back in with my parents. It shattered my ego, but I've learned to look at success differently.

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The author posing in Scotland.
After traveling the world, I had to move back in with my parents.

Annmarie Gajdos

We've been married for years, but we both love traveling alone. Solo trips have made our marriage stronger.

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The writer on a solo trip in San Juan.
I traveled to San Juan without my husband, and the solo trip only made our relationship stronger.

Liana Minassian

I spent $34 to upgrade to Eurostar's version of premium economy — a mediocre meal meant it was just about worth it

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A Eurostar passenger train arrives to enter the Channel Tunnel, operated by the company Eurotunnel, in Coquelles, northern France, on April 4, 2025.
A Eurostar train about to enter the Channel Tunnel in France.

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