I've made friends on solo trips and traveled to visit them. These relationships are just as valuable as local ones.

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I traveled to Paris and reconnected with some friends I met on solo trips in 2024.

Chelsia Durkee

My wife didn't want to travel where I did, so I went on a trip without her. It worked out surprisingly well for both of us.

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I'd always wanted to visit Cleveland. My wife didn't, so I went without her.

Ash Jurberg

I took a solo trip to Japan in my 20s. My experience traveling there alone as an English-speaking woman astonished me.

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I went to Japan by myself in my 20s. My experience as an English-speaking solo female traveler there surprised me in many ways.

Jodie Hughes

I thought traveling and living in a van by myself would be scary. Instead, it's restored my faith in humanity.

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I was scared to do van life solo, but a lot of positive interactions while on the road has given me faith in humanity.

Sydnee Chapman

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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Macie Strum traveled across Asia, Australia, and Europe — certain cities made her feel calm and one gave her anxiety.

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As a single woman with partnered friends, solo trips feel like my only choice

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Isabella Silvers

I spent a year backpacking around the world by myself. Struggling with loneliness taught me lessons I didn't expect.

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In my year of solo travel, I found my happiest moments were spent with others.

Michelle Polizzi

I took my first solo trip to Iceland. It didn't transform me, but it did wonders for my anxiety levels and confidence.

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I built my confidence and worked on my anxiety while traveling alone on my first solo trip.

Lily Voss

After a breakup, I put my belongings in storage and traveled full-time for 3 years. It was the best chapter of my life.

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Samantha Caffrey

I went on my first solo trip to celebrate turning 29. Being alone on my birthday felt scary, but it was so worth it.

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