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

"I think everyone should travel alone at least once in his or her life. It's a true test of independence. I enjoyed the challenge of having to find my bearings and navigate completely on my own. Plus, being on your own schedule and having 100 percent of the say in what you're doing every moment of every day is a major plus!" — Sarah Paciocco, POPSUGAR associate video project manager