13 Invaluable Lessons That Prove How Important It Is to Experience Traveling Alone

"When I traveled abroad in Europe on my own after college (London to Amsterdam to Italy), I learned so much about myself. It 100 percent made me more independent; it gave me the confidence to rely on myself and trust my instincts.

"It also made me realize how much I love traveling with my husband (or any great travel buddy) now, because while I wouldn't want to miss out on seeing parts of the world just because I had no one to go with, traveling solo makes me appreciate experiencing new places with someone else." — Christine Harrison, POPSUGAR project manager