Safe, Solo, and Female: How to Book a Room of One’s Own and Have the Best Trip of Your Life

by Jessica Monk
It’s a cliché but traveling alone really does help you rediscover the self that’s buried under the layers of dust.
It’s the new year and your sights are set on higher goals. You’re ready to begin afresh and discard your old habits, sort your socks into pairs, and find the nearest Boot Camp, Spinning or Cross-Fit class.

I’ll stop right there and fall into step with the rest of you.

You’re probably praying that the bad weather doesn’t end so that you don’t have to leave the house.

Some kind relative just bought you a set of fluffy socks and you’re wearing them until su...