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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 Chicago Girls 22nd Oct 8 min read

LATEST STORIES

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I’m the only single one of my friends. Here’s why I love group trips with Flash Pack

Josh from North Carolina travels with Flash Pack four times a year. His friends back home joke that they’re living through him.

Josh Gilreath 17th June 2025 8 min read

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I promised Dad I’d live a beautiful life. His death inspired me to find joy

Grief is something that never leaves you. But Chelsea’s adventure helped her to find happiness and connection in tribute to her Dad.

Chelsea Restall 2nd June 2025 8 min read

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I’m 31 and I’m not tied down. When it comes to travel, nothing’s holding me back

Charlie explains how his first solo travel trip to Thailand opened up a fresh world of opportunity – and an invitation to live life differently.

Charlie Gibson 27th May 2025 8 min read

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A solo trip to Bali made me more resilient and less stressed. I loved who I became

On her first group trip to Bali, solo traveler Naomi found herself becoming more resilient, grounded and open to adventure.

Naomi Cameron-Wyatt 21st May 2025 8 min read

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Flash Pack reviews: what solo travelers say about us

Mulling over a group trip? Here are some Flash Pack reviews to inspire you, from solo travelers all around the world.

The Flash Pack team 29th April 2025 8 min read

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As a child-free adult in her 30s, I struggled to find like-minded people to travel with

After the end of a long relationship, Erin reclaimed her sense of self on an adventure with other child-free single adults.

Erin Carroll 24th April 2025 8 min read

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I grew up in Utah: this is why you should visit America’s wild outdoor playground

Flash Pack’s Marissa Crumrine explains how a lifetime living in Utah has inspired her to explore and find wonder in the wild.

Marissa Crumrine 16th April 2025 8 min read

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How a group trip helped me find hope in the turmoil of grief

In the wake of heartbreaking loss, Shikha found new meaning and connection in Southeast Asia.

Shikha Mittal 15th April 2025 8 min read

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My social anxiety meant a group trip was terrifying – but I met the nicest people

Delite struggles with conversations in big group settings – but her first experience of social travel in Morocco was game-changing.

Delite D'Costa 8th April 2025 8 min read

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I’ve traveled solo to 50 countries – this is what my first group adventure taught me

Seasoned solo traveler, Letícia Bevilaqua, turned to Flash Pack for her first group trip in Turkey – and hasn’t looked back.

Letícia Bevilaqua 1st April 2025 8 min read

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Friendship Tips

“My first Flash Pack trip to Thailand was magical. I’d do it again in a heartbeat”

Hezekiah Ross found a genuine sense of connection and belonging on his group getaway to Thailand.

Hezekiah Ross 1st April 2025 8 min read

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Travel Tips

What to pack for Vietnam: Your ultimate packing guide

Consider this your go-to list for Vietnam prep, from baggage essentials to book ideas and beyond.

Anna Brech 26th March 2025 8 min read

STORIES FROM LEADING ADVENTURERS

Start small and follow the stories from these well-known explorers and SOLO columnists…

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01Antarctica: why the bottom of the Earth should be top of your bucket list
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02Why your 30s are such an important decade for adventure
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03What I learnt from running solo and unsupported across six mountain ranges
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ARTIST CAMILA PINHEIRO ON THE BEST OF BRAZIL

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WRITERS TO WRITE HOME ABOUT

Meet our regular SOLO wordsmiths

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Kate Wills

Journalist, Kate Wills, has written for Vogue, Suitcase and Stylist. She's the author of solo manifesto A Trip Of One’s Own – exploring female adventurers over the ages – and host of the Ticket For One podcast. Her monthly column for Flash Pack, Female SOLOists, showcases modern-day female adventurers.
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Jonathan Thompson

SOLO columnist and award-winning journalist, Jonathan Thompson, traded London for Texas in 2016. He contributes to The Wall Street Journal, The Sunday Times, GQ, Esquire and National Geographic Traveller. He's also the presenter of Adventure Cities on the Discovery Channel and Hulu.
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Imogen Lepere

Freelance travel writer, Imogen Lepere, previously worked as a senior writer at Food and Travel Magazine and has since written for The Independent, The Telegraph, The FT and Conde Nast Traveller. She's an adventurous soul, having lived in a commune on a Thai island and couch surfed around Scandinavia.

TRAVEL

Your solo travel and destination inspiration lives here

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Travel

I’m the only single one of my friends. Here’s why I love group trips with Flash Pack

Josh from North Carolina travels with Flash Pack four times a year. His friends back home joke that they’re living through him.

Josh Gilreath 17th June 2025 8 min read

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Travel

I promised Dad I’d live a beautiful life. His death inspired me to find joy

Grief is something that never leaves you. But Chelsea’s adventure helped her to find happiness and connection in tribute to her Dad.

Chelsea Restall 2nd June 2025 8 min read

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Travel

I’m 31 and I’m not tied down. When it comes to travel, nothing’s holding me back

Charlie explains how his first solo travel trip to Thailand opened up a fresh world of opportunity – and an invitation to live life differently.

Charlie Gibson 27th May 2025 8 min read

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Travel

A solo trip to Bali made me more resilient and less stressed. I loved who I became

On her first group trip to Bali, solo traveler Naomi found herself becoming more resilient, grounded and open to adventure.

Naomi Cameron-Wyatt 21st May 2025 8 min read

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WELLNESS

Master your fitness, nutrition and mental health

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Wellness

Amazing things that can happen in your 30s, according to science

From peak fitness to cognitive superpowers, we’ve mapped out some incredible skills that come to light aged 30 and beyond.

Anna Brech 17th March 2025 9 min read

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Wellness

“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.

Bob Marier 30th August 2024 8 min read

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Wellness

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.

Maggie Downs 29th August 2024 8 min read

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Mental Health

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.

Harrison Ward 29th August 2024 8 min read

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CAREERS

Razor-sharp career tips and better work/life balance

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Career Tips

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.

Radha Vyas 7th March 2025 8 min read

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Career Tips

How to maximize your PTO in 2025

Throw your laptop to the wind and dive into our top tips on amplifying your precious time off this year.

Kayleigh Dray 4th March 2025 8 min read

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Career Tips

An ode to octopi: diving into South Africa with Pippa Ehrlich – director of My Octopus Teacher

Director of My Octopus Teacher, Pippa Ehrlich, shares the heartwarming story behind the Oscar-winning film.

Pippa Ehrlich 11th July 2024 8 min read

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Career Tips

How to escape an unhappy job and find real work-life fulfillment

Feeling miserable at work but don’t know how to leave? Check out this expert advice to help you take the next step.

Anna Brech 6th June 2024 8 min read

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RELATIONSHIPS

The full picture on friendship, family and dating advice

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Friendship Tips

“My first Flash Pack trip to Thailand was magical. I’d do it again in a heartbeat”

Hezekiah Ross found a genuine sense of connection and belonging on his group getaway to Thailand.

Hezekiah Ross 1st April 2025 8 min read

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Friendship Tips

Six lessons in friendship from Disney’s Moana 2

We interview Dana Ledoux Miller, the writer and director, and Jason Hand, director of Moana 2, to uncover their take on the theme of friendship at the heart of the film.

Kate Leahy 2nd December 2024 8 min read

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Friendship Tips

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.

The Chicago Girls 22nd October 2024 8 min read

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Dating Advice

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?

Anna Brech 20th September 2024 8 min read

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