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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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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I was skeptical I'd enjoy solo travel, but I quickly found there were some perks to traveling alone.
Amanda Shammas
I'm an extrovert who loves being around others, so the idea of solo travel felt awkward to me.
However, on a recent trip on my own, I was surprised by how much I enjoyed…

This story appeared on businessinsider.com, 2025-11-07 13:20:01.