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Spending quality time with friends and family is undoubtedly fun and necessary, but sometimes, some of us (myself included) might need alone time to recharge our batteries and enjoy the company of ourselves.

Solo Camping Is Officially on the Rise

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It was around 8 pm on a unseasonably balmy June evening in Glasgow, Scotland when I rolled up to the Barrowland Ballroom, a storied venue on the east side of town.

Seeing Live Music Is the Secret to Unlocking a New City

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In the city that never sleeps, rest is a much-needed commodity.

Sleep Tourism Is Now a Thing, and These New York Destinations Are Doing It Best

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From communing with nature on epic mountain treks to partying the night away on an unforgettable urban adventure, Flying Solo covers everything you need to know to forge your own globetrotting path.

Flying Solo: Everything You Need to Know Before You Solo Travel

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If you’re planning a trip to St. Lucia’s Jade Mountain Resort, odds are it’s with a special someone.

Want to Make the Most Out of Your Next Vacation? Ditch Your Friends

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I love living in a big city, traveling to big cities, thinking about big cities, all of it.

Get Paid to Live on a Scottish Island That Has More Deer Than People

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Solo travel, like dining alone, is often intimidating until you try it.

15 Places to Take the Solo Trip of a Lifetime 

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It used to be that traveling alone made people (read: your parents) worry, and say things like, "But she seemed so popular in school.

Everything You Need to Know to Vacation Alone

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Earlier this year, I took myself out for a leisurely meal in Bologna, Italy.

Why Everyone Should Travel Solo

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There’s a town in Spain so lovely, so ideal for solo travel, it’s literally fit for a queen—a solo queen, no less.

Make Like a Queen on This Hot Solo Travel Trip to Spain

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When it comes to what you want in a destination as a solo traveler, New Zealand easily checks all the boxes.

Embark on a Dramatic Solo Travel Adventure in New Zealand

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Normally, doing things alone has a pretty significant drawback: It costs more.

This Tour Company Is Giving Single Travelers Major Savings for Valentine's Day

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The only things our solo traveling friends really need, they’ll tell us, are a bag, their passport, and a sense of curiosity.

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Solo Camping Is Officially on the Rise

According to a new report by The Dyrt, the number of solo campers increased by 28% from 2021 to 2022.

Seeing Live Music Is the Secret to Unlocking a New City

Whether it’s a local jazz trio or a beloved touring band, there’s nothing like catching a show in a foreign land.

Sleep Tourism Is Now a Thing, and These New York Destinations Are Doing It Best

From NYC hotels to Upstate or the Hamptons, a New Yorker’s guide to catching some good Z’s.

Want to Make the Most Out of Your Next Vacation? Ditch Your Friends

Whether you're into zip-lining through the trees or snoozing on the sand, there’s never been a better—or cheaper—time for solo travel.

Get Paid to Live on a Scottish Island That Has More Deer Than People

The secluded island's deer-to-people ratio is 90-to-1.

15 Places to Take the Solo Trip of a Lifetime

Because there's nobody better than me, myself, and I.

Everything You Need to Know to Vacation Alone

Follow your own itinerary.

Why Everyone Should Travel Solo

Enjoy your own company on the vacation of a lifetime.

Make Like a Queen on This Hot Solo Travel Trip to Spain

Why commit to just one pintxo bar or one beach when this town has so many options to flirt with?

Embark on a Dramatic Solo Travel Adventure in New Zealand

Be the main character of your own epic.

This Tour Company Is Giving Single Travelers Major Savings for Valentine's Day

For once, it will actually be cheaper to travel solo.

The Best Gifts That Solo Travelers Will Actually Use

There are safety gadgets, sure, but also the latest tech and creature comforts that any traveler will adore.