I've been traveling solo for more than 25 years, first as a management consultant and later as a travel journalist, covering thousands of miles across all seven continents. I've hiked the Himalayas, camped in Patagonia, wandered through Europe's historic cities like Amsterdam, Paris, and Rome, and sailed past icebergs in both the Arctic and Antarctic. Traveling alone has taught me resilience, resourcefulness, and a deep appreciation for the unexpected.