After 10 years of solo travel, I thought I knew how to be alone. I had visited 45 countries, navigated public transportation in different languages, eaten many solo dinners, and had to problem-solve ...
I hadn't planned on becoming a midlife solo traveler — it was a byproduct of my divorce. Now, I love solo travel and have seen more than 20 countries by myself. I've learned to book guided day trips ...
I was blindsided when my ex asked for a divorce in our 40s. They wanted to start a new life, and I was left confused. But even as I was working through the shock, I had to get on with life — alone.