You know how sometimes life nudges you in a certain direction. 2025 smacked me sideways. Repeatedly. Two major losses, illness and a break up all in quick succession. I held it together with sticky tape and glue, but knew if I didn't invest in myself and have a proper break, it wouldn't be pretty for those around me. So I decided to travel solo. For someone who has spent her whole life travelling - sometimes off the beaten track, sometimes with friends or sometimes alone - I