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Solo Travel Pros and Cons: An Honest Look Before You Go
Weigh the real advantages and drawbacks of traveling alone, from freedom and confidence to cost, loneliness and safety, plus ways to ease into your first trip.
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Solo Travel
3 guides, starting with Solo Travel Pros and Cons: An Honest Look Before You Go.
Best Places to Solo Travel in Europe, From Cities to Coasts
Walkable, welcoming European cities and scenic coasts that suit solo travelers, with tips on budget, picking by trip style and planning a first trip alone.
Safest Places for Women to Travel Alone and How to Choose
Countries and cities often considered comfortable for women traveling alone, plus how to judge any destination yourself and where to check current advice.
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