To watch my Solo Travel Tips and Tricks video, head here! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kM50hZd9yZ-6iok.htmlsi=RqAs6wGsNaud5knB And comment below what's been your favorite solo travel destination? I'd love to get some inspiration for my next trip!

I travel solo twice a year and get the strangest looks when I tell people! It is so relaxing just carrying myself and no one else's expectations! I always stay in hotels/inns, never Air B&B's for extra safety and amenities--it's worth the extra money. I spend hours in museums, go to plays every night and take tours that probably no one else but me would enjoy. It is just heavenly! I text with family, so they're included and know I'm safe. I think when I go on vacation with other people, there's this need to keep everyone entertained that leads to overscheduling activities. I never feel like I need a vacation after my solo vacations!

I am taking my biggest solo trip to France this fall for 7 weeks! As a never been married woman in my 60s i have given up trying to find friends with similar interests, or waiting for a mythical partner to come along. I know what I like and am looking forward to the challenge of travelling with public transportation a d navigating the language. I’m also finding apartments for $50 a night! Cant do that in the US. 😊

I’m going to get my friends to watch this video. I’m currently on a solo trip 3 hours drive from my home. I’m British and staying in a shepherds hut, (look on Airbnb) it’s a tiny cabin on wheels, on farmland. All I can currently hear are the bird singing and the occasional tractor going by. It’s completely magical. I got here on Sunday, I took a deep breath and just relaxed. I’ve napped on a blanket in the sunshine, been on a scenic walk, eaten alone in pubs. It has been glorious and rejuvenating. I have felt completely safe, the owners home is right next door. I would absolutely recommend everyone take time to travel alone, it’s just good for your soul.

Just a few minutes ago, I booked a solo trip to Cologne , Germany, for Dec.7-14. I've always wanted to go to the Christmas Markets. My husband was a UPS pilot and was able to go to several Christmas markets during his time flying. I'm 76 yrs old, and I'm looking forward to this trip.

I took my first solo trip in Dec.’23. I flew to Buenos Aires and boarded Viking Jupiter. We went on the around the horn voyage to Santiago, Chile. This was a trip my husband wasn’t interested in. I met many lovely people and never felt lonely. The wildlife and scenery were amazing. I am 78 years old.

I love traveling solo because I’m an introvert and a bit of a people pleaser. I get to control how much people interaction I have and I can easily change my mind without worrying about how it impacts other people. My first solo trip was to WDW about 10 years ago and it opened my eyes to the possibilities! I’ve been on many solo trips since then and I feel much more recharged when I get home.

WOW! I feel like you were talking to me! I lost my job in November, and at 61 years old find that no one wants to hire me at my age. Married for 42 years I am finding myself now having no purpose... I became a Certified Disney Planner in Feb and am having a hard time getting my name out there.. I love to travel, and man oh man do I want to get out there by myself now to find myself after being a wife, mom and employee for so long.. Thanks Jen...

I am 61 and just traveled solo to over 20 countries in 2 months and had a blast! I am an experienced traveler, but I grew even more and gained even more confidence. Learned that I am pretty much a badass!❤

I’m single so don’t have a guaranteed travel partner. Enjoy being able to have experiences that no one would ever want to do. I spent a week in NYC seeing Wagner’s Ring Cycle, 5 operas in 7 days!

After going back and forth about a solo trip for the fall you’ve convinced me it’s finally time. Finalizing my plans tomorrow!

Yep, I've started dabbling in solo travel myself and I love it! I ended up doing a complely solo trip to Disney when a friend (We were staying on her DVC membership.) couldn't come at the last minute. They still wanted me to use the points and take the trip so I did. I was by myself in a 2 bedroom at Bay Lake then moved over to Animal Kingdom Lodge. It was pefect because I felt totally safe and know WDW like the back of my hand. I was unstoppable! 😀 Now i have Disney friends in Florida and have enjoyed going down by myself and meeting up with people. I'm looking forward to many more adventures! Thanks for the inspiration Jen!

Hi Jen, My first solo trip was to WDW. I treated myself to 4 nights at the Grand Floridian. I’ve taken my kids and husband many times to Disney but could never afford a deluxe resort. It was an experience I’ll never forget, absolutely beautiful. Then I felt empowered and went on my first trip to Europe solo. Paris and Rome, unbelievably perfect! I regret waiting so long to do so, always waiting and begging husband/ family to travel with me. I totally believe that everyone should at least once in their lives travel solo. I love your channel, thank you for all your content!

Love this! I’m a knitter and no one else in my life knits. There’s a big festival I wanted to go to. I knew it would bore my husband, so I went by myself instead. I filled my cup, didn’t have to worry about him, and didn’t miss out on something that I wanted to do! 10/10, would recommend (and I’m planning on going again next year!)

Great video Jen, it has taken me over 25 years to pluck up the courage to do this, but I arrived home today following 10 days solo at WDW. It was the best trip ever, I swam, read 3 books and also wandered around the parks without going on any rides. I feel rejuvenated, and would highly recommend ❤

Solo travel (especially at Disney!) is so freeing! My biggest fear when I started was dining alone. I started easy with casual quick service and worked my way up to full sit-down meals. I always have my Kindle with me for an easy distraction, or sometimes I just like to sit and people watch! Once I learned that literally no one cared that I was there alone, I felt less self conscious about it

Jen, you are my new hero! I travelled alone during my, first (yes, disastrous) marriage, just to make some space for my own needs. Many years later, I yearn for that freedom again, but experience such judgement about it. I am a geek, with very particular interests (Bronze Age Greece and Scandinavia, Viking Era, Botticelli, and well, much more) and no one can can exhaust my enthusiasm in a museum. Sadly, I make my way, but dragged along by others who just ‘want to get on with it’. THANK YOU for validating this choice for women.

I don’t see myself traveling alone, but I have found a new appreciation for spending time for just myself. And therapy has definitely taught me the importance of putting myself first from time to time.

I had the BEST time on my solo Disney trip! I would do it again in a heartbeat

"I'm becoming just like my grandmother and I don't care!" Yes!! Fabulous video, Jen!

This needs to be shouted from the highest rooftop!! As a 44 year old stay-at-home mom who has done two solo trips to Walt Disney World, it is hard to describe how much I enjoy it. I will always put others’ needs and wants over my own in every situation…but being completely solo takes that option away and forces me to prioritize myself and my wants. (It took some adjustment - “meeting” myself again). I think an added bonus is just the planning for the trip! Getting to think about and plan those solo trips is a huge mental lift, even months before they happen - the anticipation alone helps get through the harder days. I found my guilty pleasures while traveling alone included getting a meal to take to my room and eat on the bed watching tv, sleeping with the tv on and going to the bathroom in the hotel with the door open (why does that feel so luxurious?? 😂) Thanks for what you do, Jen.

Dipping my toe into solo travel tomorrow. I need to be at a conference on Saturday, so figured why not go a day early?! Stay alone, eat dinner alone, and just relax. We’ll see how it goes! 😬🤞🏻☺️ Thanks for the encouragement!

I went on a trip to Disney World by myself when I was in my 20’s. I am now 62. I can’t remember which hotel I stayed in. But I remember sitting on a bench in Fantasyland, people watching, and eating cotton candy. I had a good time. Only one awkward moment (for me) was when I was walking toward Adventureland and a man walking in the opposite direction assumed I was a Mom and said, “Can’t find them, eh?!”

I travel solo for a week every January after MLK for the past four years. Three times in North Myrtle Beach and this year in Orlando to use our Universal annual passes. I also attend writers conferences by myself at least once a year. I really enjoy my alone time. ❤

I am currently planning a 22 days solo trip to Disney + Cruse. Just can’t wait! And the reason is that: I just want to do whatever I want! ❤❤❤

Was this maybe my favorite video of all time? I had such a similar experience with my first solo travel for my 40th birthday. My husband wrote a nice note about us traveling together in the future but what I really needed right then was to go away alone. He had booked me one night in a nice hotel around a half an hour away from my house and had set up a massage there, and arranged where I could order food from and I had about 30 hours all by myself. It was amazing! I could hear myself think! I read a book! At the time my kids were 10 1/2, 5 1/2 year-old twins, and 2-year-old twins. I haven’t done it completely alone since (and that was over 10 years ago) but I am actively thinking about taking a solo trip or two in the coming year. The idea of Disney all by myself sounds amazing!

You should be on tour as a motivational speaker. So down to earth and articulate. Such good advice. I don't travel much but do live alone and love the freedom to do whatever I want. I love my own company. It's a great topic. Thanks for sharing, honesty you are one if the most comforting person I've watched on UTUBE. Like comfort food. Thanks again. God Bless. ❤

One thing I would like to add that I don’t remember if you mentioned. I felt so incredibly empowered after my first solo trip. There is a real strength in enjoying your own company.

My favorite solo trips are spa vacations….sometimes you just need “me” time!

I was raised an only child, and so spent a lot of time by myself. As an adult, with four grown children, and a husband, I will be looking forward to taking a solo trip one of these days. Thank you, Jen, for the encouragement!

I recently returned from a 16-night solo trip to Disney World myself (including a couple nights at Riviera). Our family trips are wonderful, but my solo trips are also pure gold. I resonate so much with everything you said.

Nothing like a good solo trip, honestly haven't had one since I had a kid, but I do take daily walks by myself and boy do I notice a difference in my mood if ever I skip those. Incoporating regular alone time into your daily life is so important.

In regards to the lonely issue. I will be seeing or experiencing something beautiful or fun and think oh I wish my son and/or husband was here for a moment . And you're right, it passes. To me it only reaffirms my love and appreciation for them and makes reuniting that much more special.

I love solo travel. I find it restorative and relaxing.

My grandmother used to travel solo back in the the 1940s. She just needed to get away from the family and responsibilities for a while. Still a valid reason for solo travel and more accepted today.

I travel solo for work often and have for pleasure a few times. Can’t wait for my solo cruise in 6 months!

THANK YOU Jen! This video prompted me to talk with my husband about my need to go away by myself, even if local for 1 day/night. He has ALS (Lou Gerhig's Disease), I'm solo caregiver & desperately need a break. If he can briefly lower his standard of care - dressing, grooming, meals, etc - I can pull it off. Love your valuable tips!

Jen, love your message. I travel solo because I am alone. Once I get to my destination and it’s established I’m alone, I’m so cool. I can just do me.

Thanks, Jen, now I have "My Own Best Friend" from Chicago playing on loop in my brain! I'm halfway there, I'm quite happy to travel on my own but to meet up with friends at least some of the time at the destination. I'm lucky, living in London, I hopped on a train and spent a couple of nights in Amsterdam - having an evening to myself I was very indecisive, and ended up riding the trams through the city and then burning my mouth on super-hot hot chocolate! Having no real plan in an unfamiliar place doesn't work out great for me, I get decision paralysis and end up doing nothing, then regret the missed opportunities. But I can always go back to Amsterdam, maybe even when it's not raining cats and dogs the whole time!

Travelling alone is amazing! It really energizes me. With my anxiety, it’s super important to push myself outside of my comfort zone so that afterwards I can tell myself I can do hard things and they are fun!

The closest to solo travel I came was a trip to Hanoi. A friend who had a work assignment there for a month invited me to join her. I flew by myself to join her. I explored the city by myself during the day, lunch wherever I want, day trip to Halong Bay by myself, and my friend and I met up for dinners and evenings together. Technically not solo travel, but I did enjoy myself very much and had many cups of assorted Vietnamese coffees.

I’m 67 and have been divorced for over 20 years. I’ve been solo traveling all my life, except for when I was married (20 years). I do car trips to national parks, and have found a couple of women’s travel groups that I adore. I’ve been all over the US and Europe. Africa this winter! For me the key is to find a group that fits your goal of excursions versus solo time. I love to explore museums and churches wherever I go.

I love Solo traveling!! I get to recharge and do ALL THE THING I ENJOY ❤ THANKS JEN for leading the way ✈️💯👍🏼🥰

This was a great video. And I really needed the reminder that I am my own best friend, and I should treat myself as such

OMG! I feel the same sense of inconveniencing whoever I am with when I am in a museum or if I want to go into a few shops. You are not alone.

Thanks for making this video! I’m actually going to share it with my husband. He often thought it was about me wanting to get away from him- which isn’t wrong! Lol but it’s not that I don’t like or love him! It’s hard to explain and this is super helpful! We’ve had lots of conversations in couples counseling and that was a huge help! This helps even more - it’s just so that I don’t have to make decisions for other and take a break from being “needed” all of the time.

I have loved my many solo trips over the years! Freedom, space, solitude (when I want it), enjoying me (because I like myself). It's been a while (pre-covid) since I've taken one, so definitely time to do another one, or two, or ten.

I go solo camping twice a year, it’s wonderful and cheap!

That solo round through the Magic Kingdom sounds absolutely magical. Unfortunately I have always been too scared to travel by myself, but with your encouragement and positive description I might try. You sound like a good friend who says that everything will be ok and even better… Thank you for this video!

Just discovered your travel videos while doing research on river cruises. But I found this one and practically cried! Thank you for your thoughtful insights and storytelling. Time to have an adventure just for me!

My husband and I love WDW but he doesn't like leaving the room much before noon. If you're traveling with someone who has different schedules than you this is a good time to practice being solo in parks, restaurants, etc. I go to the parks by myself all the time when we're there. I just spent a glorious day in EPCOT in the pouring rain! I did a leisurely photo walk, hopped on one ride, ate macarons, people watched, it was wonderful. He was very happy to be cozy and dry in the room. A great way to "practice" being alone as you say. (I DO love being alone).

As said earlier, my bestie and I began traveling at 17, in the 1970s. This was the beginning of years of independent solo travel. So many happy memories and experiences.

Mindful content - very thought provoking and inspiring. Thank you for sharing (running to book a spa retreat - for ONE).

hi jen, posting here as this just happens to be the video of yours i am watching at the moment, but just wanted to say WOW! i found your channel recently and have been watching all of your videos. you are such a role model for younger women (i'm 28) - i really look up to you and what you have achieved in your life. it's incredible how independent you are whilst being in a long term loving relationship. i recently got married and can only hope that we grow both together and as individuals, as you and your husband have over the years. you seem like such a loving person and truly exude warmth and kindness. thank you so much for making videos and sharing your life with us. 💖💖

I decided to take a solo trip to Iceland in Feb. I did book a tour so I did spend most of the time with a group, and I made friends with other travelers that I encountered. I like exploring places on my own and when I get home sharing stories and photos. I am fortunate that my partner is fine with me traveling without him. He is also not a flyer so it's an easy decision for me to go without him.

Heading out in June solo for the Greek isles on the Dream. Same cruise you vlogged about. Loved your video and can’t wait to see it for myself.

I have taken an over night bus trip by myself and loved it. A night in a hotel with time for me, to do what I want I want. A little nervous at first but I loved it. To travel without my husband, which I do in June for a week, with a friend. Just away from the responsibilities of life.

My first and only solo trip has been to WDW. I went to celebrate my birthday since my husband was out of town for military stuff. Thankful my best friend of 20+ years lives in Orlando, and I was able to meet up with her for a day. But it was so freeing. Even when I made mistakes navigating or happened to get a little lost, I felt completely safe. My husband was a little upset, because we have shared so many memories at Disney together. We love to travel together and I’m not sure if I could do international by myself, but he gets tired and overstimulated in a different way than I do. I get overstimulated, but I prefer to be up early and going.

I had the most amazing time in Scotland all by myself! It was, like you say, life changing! My significant other was totally cool with it (he's the best!!) but it was interesting to see that there were a few people who couldn't imagine why I would want to go alone. This video explains it so well!

Thank you soooo much Jen! I needed to hear this!

So glad you are talking about this.I have started to travel by myself to WDW…TY

I needed to hear this … peace is so important!

I've been traveling alone since I bought my 1st car at 20. Traveled for business and extended trips to tour a new city. Took a 2 month cross country and back road trip. Just booked a 3 week tour of europe. There will be plenty of solo time to explore and, this time, I won't have to deal with a travel partner's needs. Just having my own room every night lets me recharge. If you are an introvert like me, it's necessary in order to not feel frazzled.

LOVE THIS! While I'm not a solo traveler per se but I love that idea! I recently did some partial solo travel and I could see why this is so appealing to many. I just came back from London, and it was partial solo travel because my husband had a work trip and I tagged along. For a few days, while he was at work, I explored all over London by myself and it was some lovely me time! It would have been just as lovely too if my husband was able to hang out with me everyday, but it was just different and I enjoyed it. London is a huge city but I never really felt unsafe, in fact, I felt like going to places solo gives me practice making me a smarter traveler? Does that make sense? Instead of hailing a cab or calling an Uber to get around all the time, I did a lot of research on transportation and I took the tube a lot. Tips for all - I made sure to screenshot the journey (lines I need to take, which station to transfer) so in case I forget, and I have no reception underground, I still know where to go. I never got lost in the tube stations, I trusted my decisions and went with it, and it felt good! Even going to the airport by myself, I took the tube and did a transfer with a big suitcase, all successful and I felt it also helps with building confidence doing solo travel. I won't lie, if one day I want to do an international solo trip, London will be very high on my list! Life is short so if there's no one else available to do it with you or you simply want to be alone, treat yourself and DO IT! 😄

Great video. Lots to think about.

I live in Kennebunk, Maine. In the summer, it is our high season. I will go to nice restaurants by myself, and when they ask if I want to eat at the bar, I say no. When they try to head me towards a corner or side table, I ask them if this table, in the middle of the room open. They are surprised. People will look and admire me for being able to enjoy the night, the meal; and, yes, dessert with me.

I think in my case. In my early twenties I had to move to another city alone for a job and had an apartment on my own. It was this way for like 2 years. During that time, I HAD to learn how to make it on my own. Stressful at the time, yes. Makes me stronger today, also yes. Then marriage, kids, and NO alone time. Not really the sorority/book club type. I do know friends who cannot do anything alone, and I respect that. But, I've become a loner; I"ve had people mad at me for "not talking much". I'm just sitting there content. But for women travelers, I would say be cautious. AT Disney, you CAN feel safe. In Mexico, NO.

Jen, you are simply the best! LOVE this video, and all of your others!

Looking forward to my first solo Disney trip as a 56 year old 🎉

I love this so much! I’m still in the thick of it, in terms of my kiddos needing me non-stop. But my solo travel days are coming sooooooon and this makes me truly look forward to it.

Love this!!! My husband was near me when I started watching this video and saw my face light up with this idea of a solo trip.

Oh Jen, I love this video so much. You are so encouraging! I have been thinking of doing a solo trip to WDW but have been nervous about the whole thing. You have really put me at ease! I’m going to look at booking something now! ❤

You are so on point! I crave alone time and love being by myself! I am very lucky in that I do get opportunities to be alone from time to time.

Very inspirational- i need to practice more being on my own for adventure

I really enjoyed this video. I haven’t traveled completely alone in a long time, but my last Disney World trip included several days on my own and I loved it. When you read the response of “Peace” as a reason to travel alone, that resonated with me. Thanks!

This January, I took my first solo trip, and I am doing another in July! Thank you for normalizing the idea of solo travel.

I’m taking my very first solo trip in July, I was nervous at first but now I’m excited.

I’ve traveled solo to Disney a few times since been going there for a while and feel comfortable there. As the one who does the Disney planning it is so nice to not be concerned with what anyone else wants to eat or do and I can do whatever I want. Wake up early, sleep in, swim, parks so many choices!

12:01 I gleaned lots of advice from this video, which I find true of all the videos you create with a focus on women! Appreciate you 🙏

Just remembered an added bonus - your family will get a chance to miss you! As a stay-at-home mom, I’m ALWAYS available and that can get taken for granted. The appreciation and gratitude (and relief 😂) my family told me they felt when I got back home made my trip that much sweeter.

My younger sister did a solo week in Vietnam a few years ago and LOVED IT! she said it was so nice to just do her schedule

I love this one, Jen! I've not yet had a successful alone trip (I always have friends join me, lol. Not a bad thing, but I will do a solo trip one of these days.)

Yes Jen! Love this 🙌 Best character interaction I had was solo too (it was Olaf in HS) - character attendant was great, I was treated exactly the same as everyone else even though I was a 30 yr old on her own. Loved it!

Love this, Jen. Recently I took just a day to myself - walked a long New England beach, visited neat shops, enjoyed a picnic lunch. Even just a few hours on my own doing only what I wanted to do proved to be so restorative and worthwhile.

I had been really scared to solo travel but my first trip since the empty nest is coming up in December. I'm not going too far, just Mexico, but I want to definitely work myself up to International. Thanks for sharing.

Love your videos!! I have done Disneyland and Universal Hollywood (I live in Washington state) several times by myself. I have also gone with family. Both are fun. My solo trips were because I was the only one who could take the time off. I had annual passes and didn't want to waste the passes!! I had an acquittance who had never been to Seattle by themselves. I didn't think it was that unusual to travel alone, but for some it is unheard of. Love your videos!!

Saw this book on Amazon today. Looks interesting. I don’t think I can attach a link or photo, but from the description it sounds like it would be a good read. It’s called “A weekend to change your life: find your authentic self after a lifetime of being all things to all people”. It’s by Joan Anderson who wrote “a year by the sea”. I might check it out. Has anyone read it? Joan actually took a whole year “off” and went and lived by the sea!

Can I just say how much I loved this video? You summed it up beautifully. I get pushback on traveling alone a lot but I also get people telling me how envious they are that I’m brave enough to do it. I started traveling alone to prove to myself that I am absolutely capable of standing on my own two feet and that I can not only make a living alone but provide myself the opportunities to explore what I find interesting. I watched the majority of the women in my life be unable to stand on their own for various reasons, and while I don’t fault them for their circumstances in any way , I needed to prove to myself that I could do what I needed/wanted to by myself and be happy doing it. I tried explaining that to others and most just didn’t understand, but I’ll never forget my mom saying “I am proud of you for doing this for you.” I hope more and more people continue to travel alone so that eventually no one will bat an eye when some says they’re going to do it.

I travelled solo to Europe for a month last year, it was incredible! I’m off to do another solo travel trip in July.

I really enjoyed this, thank you! I'm cruising with my husband and son to Spain on the Disney Dream this summer, and I've just booked a back-2-back for myself on the seven night cruise straight after that one. So I'll get to wave them goodbye and then stay on the ship by myself for an entire week 😱 My first proper solo trip! And this video has made me even more excited for it! ❤

This is so timely! I just returned from a couple of days at Disney by myself - stayed at the Dolphin, got a massage at Mandara Spa and went to Epcot After Hours. It was a last minute tag on trip to having just visited family - flew all the way to Orlando from Ohio just to have two nights to myself! I've made solo travel a real priority for the last couple of years and I could not agree more with everything you said!

I wouldn’t want to travel alone. If my husband had to stay home for whatever reason, I’d still like to go either way someone. However, I also feel I wouldn’t have to spend every waking moment with that person.

Popcorn, a little stroll and people watching on Main Street...sounds perfect!

So, glad you have put this out there. I once said I went to Disney without my kids (now 19 & 23) and some people said HOW COULD YOU GO WITHOUT YOUR KIDS! come on peeps. Some times you need, as you said, time to recharge from working, house keeping, stress from all the noise good or bad......just relax and recharge. Good for me and even better for them, Mom now aka Grandma can be there with a smile and energy.

I so feel you on this. I haven’t taken the opportunity to travel solo, but my husband occasionally travels for work. Usually, it’s during the week and with me working, I don’t get to fully experience being on my own. However, he is on extended trip with his mom this week, which gives me 10 days on my own including weekends. My good friend reached out to me to see if I wanted to have dinner with her family on Mother’s Day. This was my response- “Thank you for the invite, but I I have plans on Sunday. I'm not sure what they are, but they could include staying in my pjs all day and binge watching something or binge reading trashy novels or working on my quilt. There will also be ice cream and possibly buttered noodles.” I so understand needing to be on your own sometimes.

Hi Jen. I'll be meeting my co-workers in person for the first time next month in Tampa Bay area. I'll be on vacation for 4 days + travel day until the team building activity where we'll all be together. This will be the first time I've done a land vacation solo for longer than a weekend. As you know, I've done 2 cruises solo and enjoyed he last one thoroughly.

I 100% agree with you. People ask me all the time why I want to travel solo and my answer is because I get to do what I want to do. The sense of freedom and the ability to make my own decision for myself is the best thing ever after years of taking care of a husband and kids and then finding myself divorced in my 40s I re-entered my life into thinking more about myself and what I like and what I want. Now in my 50s, some of my best trips have been the solo trips.

Not sure why but the main thing I can’t do solo is a sit down restaurant.

I’m a good floater too!! ❤

Lol Jen, I had a day last yr at Disneyland a bit unexpectedly by myself. Met up with some friends and their grown kids for a ride or two, but wasn’t rly on their schedule, so I took off on my own. My daughter had gone off with her bf for the day and she felt SO bad about it. I did feel weirdly alone at first, but I had the world’s best day. Just sitting, shopping, taking some photos, watching the parade again… Taste of real freedom there, it was super lovely. Almost felt bad to tell my daughter how happy I was! About ready to do a whole trip on my own, it was that relaxing. 🤗