I'm alone for the holidays for the first time, and I'm thrilled

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The author with her kids and dog in Christmas pajamas.
The author has been the holiday planner for her family in previous years.

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I take solo trips despite being in a committed 3-year relationship. It's my secret to being a better partner.

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The author posing in a yellow rain jacket in Belgium.
I've been in a relationship for three years and still enjoy taking time to travel alone.

Catherine Work

I used to love traveling solo. Now that I'm in my 30s, I might never do it again.

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The author posing on a bridge overlooking the trees during her trip to Vietnam.
Solo travel isn't as fulfilling to me in my 30s as it was in my 20s.

Vaishali Gauba

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

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