The Solo Traveler’s Ultimate Guide to Saying "Yes" (And Thriving in the Plot Twists)
There is a unique, intoxicating kind of magic that happens when you step off a plane, bus, or train into a completely unfamiliar destination with nothing but a backpack and your own wits. You are instantly elevated to the director, the main character, and the entire production crew of your own movie. There is no one to argue with about where to eat dinner, no one to complain that their feet hurt after twenty minutes of walking, and absolutely no one to judge you if you decide to eat ice cream for breakfast three days in a row while sitting on the steps of a centuries-old fountain. But with great freedom comes a terrifying, hilarious realization: you are entirely in charge of your own entertainment. When you travel with a companion, it’s easy to stay insulated in a comfortable, predictable bubble of familiarity. You talk to each other, laugh at inside jokes, and consult each other on every minor decision. When you travel solo, that bubble pops the absolute second you step out of you...