After my 20-year marriage ended, I was afraid to travel alone. Now, I've been to 21 countries by myself.
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Following the end of a 20-year marriage, the author embraced solo travel, visiting 21 countries and discovering new strategies for navigating the challenges associated with it. They found that learning a few essential phrases in the local language helped bridge communication gaps, while technology allowed them to stay connected to loved ones. Despite feelings of loneliness, journaling and engaging with strangers on their journey enhanced their experience. Through humor and determination, the author transformed solo travel into a fulfilling adventure.
Although I was afraid to travel alone, I decided to continue planning trips once I was single. Fortunately, navigating many challenging parts of solo travel has been easier than I'd imagined.
I found strategies for dealing with language barriers. I'm a monoglot, but learning a few key phrases in my destination's local language has helped me on every trip.
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