The benefits of traveling independently are incredibly rewarding. You can do it, too! Even other women in the travel industry are surprised to hear that I do most of my traveling alone. But to me, it makes the most sense: If I had to wait for a friend to be available and have money and a desire to go to the same place at the same time as me, I'd never be able to go anywhere. So I go solo. For many people, the idea of traveling solo conjures sad images of empty restaurant tab
