I’m married and I travel solo
I believe solo travel is closely tied with feeling confident in ourselves, as an individual with our own personality and interests, that is distinct and independent of our relationships with others.
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Ancestry Travel: Find a Deeper Connection with Your Roots
When learning a foreign language, you typically master useful survival phrases like “hello,” “thank you,” and “where is the toilet?” My Czech grandmother had a special teaching style. Her idea…
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Why you might not like solo travel at first (in fact, you’ll probably suck at it)
In the myriad of content available on solo travel today, there is a strong message. That solo travel is awesome and that you should do it too. Sure, there are…
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Fake wedding rings for travel: Do they really prevent unwanted attention?
Wearing a fake wedding ring is a travel safety tip that is often thrown around the Internet, especially for solo female travelers. The idea is that pretending to be married…
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Best Places to Travel Alone in Asia for First-time Solo Travelers
Solo travel can be one of the most wonderful, transformative and memorable experiences you can have. But it can feel daunting to take that leap into the unknown and, furthermore,…
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Should married couples take separate vacations?
In the past, (international) travel wasn’t nearly as accessible as it is today. For many couples, the idea of taking separate vacations, or even traveling at all (at least far…
How to Meet People While Traveling as a Couple
“I talk to so many interesting people when I travel alone, but I don’t get to when I travel with my partner.” I hear this lament from travelers in relationships…
Stereotypes about solo female travelers you should avoid
Sometimes it feels like people think they have solo female travelers all worked out from the get-go. The reality is, women who travel solo are just as diverse and individual…
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Solo travel while married (what people are missing)
It’s interesting observing people’s reactions when they find out that not only do I travel without my husband at least some of the time, I actively encourage it. In an…
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