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The ultimate solo travel guide to Georgia: Everything you need to know
From the Caucasus mountains to the beaches of the Black Sea – via ancient rainforests, lush valleys and atmospheric caves with dinosaur footprints.
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I met three best friends from Chicago on a group trip – thousands of miles from home
“The Chicago Girls”, as they’re known, all live near each other in the Windy City. Yet their paths would never have overlapped but for a fateful trip to Argentina.
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The ultimate solo travel guide to Estonia: Everything you need to know
If your dream solo travel trip involves vast pristine forests, foodie trails, medieval castles and unique Baltic-Nordic flavor, Estonia is for you.
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All aboard The Friendship Bus: a US tour fueled by shared connections and empathy
In the shadow of a polarizing election, the Flash Pack friendship bus is heading State-side – with pop-up experiences to help strangers connect and bond.
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For years I prioritized my career in medicine. Now, in my 40s, I’ve learned how to live
A high-flying physician explains how she finally embraced solo travel in her 40s – opening up a whole new world of community and connection.
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What is social travel? The Flash Pack connection, explained
Social travel, coined by Flash Pack, describes the unique sense of friendship shared between like-minded people on a group adventure.
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Inside hidden Japan with Instagram’s iconic “rainbow girl”
Solo travel fairy Sam Hodenius, aka colorcrrush, takes us inside her LGBTQ+ friendly community, with local cultural tips from her favorite country – Japan.
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The ultimate solo travel guide to Borneo: Everything you need to know
Cue: mountainous rainforest threaded with majestic rivers, white-sand beaches, fascinating cities and jaw-dropping wildlife.
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A little less conversation: inside Norway’s casual dating culture
Casual dating is on the rise globally, but in Norway it’s long been a fixture. Can putting sex before emotional intimacy create happier relationships?
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The ultimate solo travel guide to Puerto Rico: Everything you need to know
Choose your tipple (the island does a nice line in rum, coffee and, of course, Piña Coladas) and soak up the energy of this Caribbean charmer.
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“Ghosting” in friendship is rare – most people simply drift apart
Ghosting or toxic behavior in friendship is unusual, according to expert Professor Jeffrey A. Hall. The truth is, life makes it hard to stay in touch.
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“Solo travel is the opposite of addiction. You’re present in the world”
Celebrity sober coach Bob Marier says quitting alcohol has transformed his life, opening up a whole new world of adventure and connection.
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Sober curious? The unexpected joys of traveling alcohol-free
After giving up alcohol, writer Maggie Downs welcomed in a world of early morning yoga and geothermal swims.
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Hiking in the hills of Cumbria turned me from an addict into a fell-loving foodie
Camp-stove cook, Harrison Ward – aka “Fell Foodie” – describes how hiking in the great outdoors helped him kick the booze for good.
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Living abroad as a blind woman, I felt accepted for the first time in my life
Blind since birth, Heather Hutchison spent a year living in Lima, Peru – and discovered a newfound sense of belonging with the local community.
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“The childfree woman is a symbol of freedom. Many people feel threatened by it”
Zoë Noble’s We are Childfree network is designed to empower her global childfree community. But the movement has faced opposition from some.
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The ultimate solo travel guide to Montenegro: Everything you need to know
Say zdravo to a rising Mediterranean star: cue coastal beauty, lakeside vineyards and making the most of the wild, mountainous outdoors.
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“I sold 300 items of designer clothing to fund an epic year-long trip”
Ryan Shaw used to be obsessed with designer labels. But a love of travel saw him quit his job and sell everything for a year on the road.
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As a disabled traveler, I made history. My message? People are kinder than you know
Renee Bruns made history after quitting her job as a Fortune 500 exec to travel the world solo in her wheelchair – reviving her faith in humanity en-route.
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How to travel the world for free – by the woman who makes a living from it
When Points By J’s Jess Bohorquez found a life hack to travel the world for free using points, she began a community to help others do the same.