By Marissa Miller Traveling solo is a testament to our resilience and independence. And with a 42 percent increase in single-ticket bookings since 2015, according to Hostelworld, more travelers are flying solo than ever. While traveling solo comes with a unique set of benefits — the itinerary is solely up to you, you can go at your own pace, and you don’t run the risk of getting sick of your travel companion — it also comes with challenges. Loneliness and difficulty meeting friends rank high among them. Here’s the thing, though: Research from Johnson and Wales University found that those who feel less lonely … Continue reading How to make friends while traveling alone

Courtesy of Cros Studios/Stocksy United Author David Gelles says mindfulness can help you deal with the inevitable uncertainty that comes with travel. by Sarah Buder If the road gets bumpy, try these mindfulness techniques. Planes get delayed, reservations blundered, restaurants overbooked. Sometimes it even rains on your only beach day. “Travel inherently involves uncertainty,” says David Gelles, author of Mindful Work: How Meditation Is Changing Business from the Inside Out. “Mindfulness can make us more comfortable with that uncertainty.” The practice of mindfulness—focusing on the present moment without trying to change it—is rooted in centuries-old Buddhist traditions. But in recent decades, … Continue reading How to Stay Calm When Your Trip Goes Wrong