Many of the most impactful moments in my life have come when I've chosen to let go and embark on a journey on my own. Pedaling my bike for the first time without my father’s hands on my shoulders.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." In the week leading up to her first solo backpacking trip—a one-night adventure through California’s ...

“It's given me so much self-trust in myself in other areas of my life that I didn't have before," the 30-year-old tells PEOPLE ...

Solo backpacking is an exciting way to explore the world, providing freedom and adventure in spades. But with that independence comes responsibility—prioritizing safety when navigating unfamiliar ...

The 30-year-old emphasizes the importance of taking safety precautions while backpacking, noting that she is "more afraid of people out there than I am of animals" ...

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In the week leading up to her first solo backpacking trip—a one-night adventure through California’s Cottonwood Lakes wilderness—Allison Boyle came up with a million and one reasons why she shouldn’t ...

Growing up, I never could handle horror movies. I had zero tolerance for Goosebumps books and suffered a cortisol rush when visiting our unfinished basement. Perhaps my amygdala­—the area of the brain ...

Solo traveling as a woman can be daunting. Gabbi, also known as GabTheForestElf online, is trying to demystify the process. The 30-year-old travel influencer grew up on the East Coast, and tells ...