For years, American women who wanted to see the world alone faced the same set of small problems: a friend backed out, a ...

Expedition cruise lines are making it easier than ever for solo women to explore far-flung destinations.

Ten years ago, Tara Cappel couldn't find a group travel company built for people like her: young professionals who wanted to explore the world but hadn't found the right people to go with. So she ...

The simple act of navigating a new place alone sets off a cascade of activity in the brain, engaging systems that most of our ...

I spent last New Year's Eve on a solo trip, celebrating with new friends from around the world. It felt meaningful to start the year focused on what brings me joy: new experiences and connection. Now, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Melissa is a writer based in Brooklyn. From the winding vineyards of Tuscany to the ancient ruins of Rome to the peaks of the ...

For nearly a decade, I racked my brain on what a solo trip would look like for me: Perhaps I’d visit the palaces in Rajasthan, India, or climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. I dreamed of dining at a ...