- I hadn’t planned on becoming a midlife solo traveler — it was a byproduct of my divorce.
- Now, I love solo travel and have seen more than 20 countries by myself.
- I’ve learned to book guided day trips and small group tours and to dine with a book or journal.
The Thanksgiving after my 20-year marriage imploded, I flew solo to Brussels.
I’d never traveled alone, but the thought of facing the holiday without my family gutted me, so I booked a plane ticket.
The trip was transformative. Since then, I’ve traveled solo to 21 countries, and each trip has made me stronger.
Now, my favorite way to travel is by myself. Flying off into the world alone, the choices are all mine — where I go, what I see, how I eat, where I stay.
Here are some of the best solo travel tips I’ve learned along the way.
