Why Going Solo ’ s the Way to Go
“ I lost my husband a few years ago , and life wasn ’ t going to stop for me … Continuing to be active is of the utmost importance . If you don ’ t challenge
your brain , you ’ re going to rust . I don ’ t want to rust before my time , so I keep on exploring .”
— Inge Brockbank , 9-time traveler , Petaluma , CA
“ People were surprised to hear that I was traveling solo to Morocco . They ’ d ask me who was going with me — who ’ d be looking out for me . I told them I ’ d be with
15 friends ; I just hadn ’ t met them yet . On O . A . T . trips , the rest of the group is so welcoming that it never feels like you ’ re alone .”
— Patricia Calzia , 37-time traveler , Brighton , CO
“ As a single traveler , you ’ re driving everything . That just gives you a great deal of flexibility . What it helps me do is not take the world for granted . I overheard someone say , ‘ a once in a lifetime experience .’ And I thought , ‘ Wait a minute , I don ’ t want this to be once in a lifetime — I want this to be my lifetime !’”
— Muriel Forster , 6-time traveler , Alexandria , VA
“ I ’ ve done quite a bit of solo travel over the years , because I often like to be
fully independent . There are many things I enjoy — exploring on my own , having new experiences , and interacting with the locals among
them — but perhaps the most important part for me is fun !”
— Vicki Campbell , 6-time traveler , Juneau , AK
“ There ’ s never enough time to do everything that you want to do . I ’ m very
comfortable being on my own . As long as I can keep moving , I ’ m going to keep traveling .”
— Diann Osgood , 19-time traveler , Clearwater , FL
“ Because our business doesn ’ t allow for my husband and I to take many trips together , he encouraged me to take some time away for myself . Did India help me to recharge my batteries ? Absolutely … Today , when I find myself trudging
through the mundane tasks of everyday life . I remember how lucky I am that I was able to experience such amazing memories .”
— Kathleen Brose , 6-time traveler , Seattle , WA
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