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6 Flashpacker quotes on unexpected friendship to inspire your next trip
These solo professionals in their 30s and 40s weren’t traveling to find friends – but that’s exactly what they ended up doing…
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My dog was with me at my lowest. After he died, I found him again – in Mexico
After losing the dog who helped him through depression, one traveler found an unexpected sign of him, far from home.
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What I’ve learnt from a year of interviewing the world’s top female adventurers
To mark International Women’s Day, journalist Kate Wills looks back at the lessons she’s learnt from Flash Pack’s Female SOLOists series.
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Female SOLOists: meet Jessica Nabongo – the first black woman to visit every country
“People say ‘Oh it takes courage’ or ‘You’re brave to go there’ but I just get on a plane and go.”
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As a female founder, self-belief is my armor in a sexist VC world
Flash Pack co-founder Radha Vyas explores the barriers facing female entrepreneurs.
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Adventure used to be a man’s game. Now women like me are breaking new ground
Andi Cross, lead of the Edges of Earth expedition, explains how women are taking on the mantle of global exploration.
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Meet Faten Ibrahem: Single mom and super guide for solo travelers in Egypt
This inspirational solo parent and a seasoned Pack Leader for Flash Pack talks us through her country’s highlights.
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Being without my phone makes me feel lost. I’m ashamed to admit how addicted I am
After covering war zones and chasing global adventure, Flash Pack’s co-founder admits that breaking phone addiction is his toughest challenge yet.
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Millennials waste one day of holiday on their phones – despite 76% wanting to unplug
Millennials are losing over a full day of their holidays to phone scrolling. New research uncovers why, and how wellness travel can help.
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Nearly a third of Americans fear ‘doing nothing’ or being ‘unproductive’ on vacation
Work stress and phone overload are sabotaging rest time on vacation, according to the results of an eye-opening new study. Can we ever truly switch off?
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Best wellness retreats for people in their 30s and 40s
Overwhelmed, stressed out or simply craving a change of scene? These world-class wellness retreats offer solace, with a touch of luxe thrown in.
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Why I created Flash Pack to help break down the stigma of being single
After an unsuccessful group vacation, Radha Vyas launched a company to lead the way for solo travelers aged 30-49 and 45-59.
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Slow travel: best companies, trips and tours for 2026/27
Led by our collection of gentle, intentional journeys designed to help the always-on generation rest and reset.
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Wellness trips: best group experiences for solo travelers
Explore mindful, small-group wellness adventures worldwide – from Bhutan hikes to Amazon dream circles and sensory dining in Spain.
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Why I set up a group travel company for solo travelers aged in their 30s and 40s
Flash Pack co-founder Radha Vyas explains why she launched a game-changing solo travel company, reinventing the genre.
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On my 50s trip, no-one talked about jobs or dating. We just laughed a lot
How one woman found laughter, adventure and instant connection on a Flash Pack group trip to South Africa.
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Group Tours with Free Time Built In
Want all the benefits of small-group adventure travel with built in time to relax and do your own thing? Look no further.
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Friendships are a central pillar of self-care – here’s how to make the most of them
Friendship isn’t a “nice to have” – it’s essential to wellbeing. We take a closer look at the compelling science.
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Single and child-free, I’m often the odd one out. Then, I found my tribe.
After years of feeling like an outsider, a Vancouver-based artist shares how she connected with a new community of funny, kind souls.
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After the trauma of losing my husband, I found new ways to be joyful
After unimaginable loss, travel became a path to healing. A powerful story of grief, growth and saying yes again.