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10 Things That Happen When You Solo Travel

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You step off the plane in a new destination and feel that both liberating yet terrifying feeling sweep over you as you realize you are in a new country and completely alone. Whether backpacking through Asia, spending a week in Argentina or passing through London, the following 10 things will inevitably happen to every first time solo traveler.

Embracing Solo Travel Before you Board the Plane

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Looking back at my first solo adventure to Argentina last August, I could never have anticipated how life altering, empowering and challenging solo travel would prove. I couldn’t have known then how I would face all facets of my personality, how I would swing through the spectrum of my emotions and learn to be my own best friend.

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The Ultimate Solo Travel Playlist

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While solo traveling in Argentina and Uruguay, I found music to be one of my best companions-whether I was on a shaky flight to Iguazu, a ferry ride to Uruguay or making the trip between New York and Buenos Aires. My “Solo Travel” playlist both inspired and uplifted me during my trip. If headed on a solo travel adventure, consider the following music as the soundtrack to your trip.

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Ways to Tackle Loneliness While Solo Traveling

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  It was a gloomy morning on that third day in Buenos Aires and the clouds and cold gathering outside my hostel window were hardly inviting. For one reason or another, I had woken up feeling under the weather and laid in bed feeling cripplingly alone. It was my first time solo traveling and that… [Read More]

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Tips for the First Time Solo Female Traveler

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Solo traveling is a growing phenomenon amongst women. Whether a woman should venture into the world solo is an ongoing debate that brings up questions of safety, health and security. Here I share practical tips and advice for the first time solo female traveler on what to expect, what to avoid and how to stay safe abroad.

Funny Mishaps & Bloopers of a Solo Traveler

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The blooper reel of my trip plays out in my mind and makes me laugh as I imagine what other adventures and stories I would have if I could keep traveling. As I sit here scratching the smattering of bright red mosquito bites on my legs (compliments of Iguazu and not having had repellent), I know that a sense of humor has been one of my best tools this trip.

A Reflection of Solo Traveling in Argentina

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As I reflect on solo traveling in Argentina, I know I will be writing for some time to come about the people I have met, experiences I have had & self-discovery I´ve made. For now, I share my top takeaways from solo traveling thus far–both practical and inspirational.

Why I’ve Decided to Travel Solo to Argentina

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Ever since I began considering traveling solo to Buenos Aires in late August, my mind has been flooded with questions: Where will I stay? Will I be safe? How will I get from the airport to my accommodations? Will I make any friends? What if I’m robbed? Who will be my in case of emergency contact? The list goes on.

Thoughts on Traveling Alone

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While the idea of traveling solo has always existed, as of late it seems to have reached a fever pitch as women embrace travel and all its intricacies with open arms. Rather than fear strangers and the dangers that may live abroad, women are staying savvy, street-smart and open to the experience of discovering themselves against the backdrop of an exotic location.