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Splitsville, Population 1
Coping with a Travel Break-Up
Article by Alexandra Kostoulas
Facing Rejection
- Don’t be a hater: Some people—even close friends—just aren’t meant to travel together. Later, you may even thank your partner for calling it quits.
- Get thee to a hostel: Loneliness will inevitably strike, so go where you’re sure to meet others. You’ll have instant company, and probably meet other solo travelers.
- Talk to your journal: It makes an awesome dinner date and a top-notch companion in any of Europe’s fabulous city parks and museums.
Doing the Deed
- Power of the spoken word: Silence never solves anything. Articulate concerns, and maybe you can save this travel relationship. If not, at least your friend won’t be caught off-guard when you bolt.
- Drop all excess baggage: When you’re schlepping your backpack and your partner around the world, it’s time to jettison the extra weight.
- Be kind: Never leave a friend in a dangerous situation.
- Bonus: Check out journeywoman.com, an online community for women who travel alone, full of tips for the savvy female soloist.
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