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The first time I traveled alone I was just 12 years old. It was a baptism of sorts that set the tone for an itinerant future. (Ten years later I would find myself alone on the Eastern coast of China, wondering if I’d finally gone too far.)

Solitude tests you — your resourcefulness, level-headedness, and ability to budget. And if you find yourself lacking in any or all of those departments, it can be reassuring to find that it’s still not the end of the world. You’re open to new experiences and forced to forge a connection with strangers. And the thing is, after awhile, it doesn’t feel forced anymore.

Here are five great reasons your next trip should be booked for you and you alone.

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