"As the crowd cheered among the explosive crackle of fireworks, upbeat dance music, and cries of " Feliz Ano Novo," a surge of gratitude coursed through my body. It was New Year's Eve 2024, and I was hugging and cheering with new friends I had met just hours before. Earlier that year, I'd spent two months gallivanting around London, Berlin, Amsterdam, Rome, Florence, and Prague solo. Although I loved returning home to San Francisco, it didn't take long for my wanderlust to set in again."
"I decided I'd spend mid-December to mid-January abroad. After doing tons of research on the best cities for solo travelers, I settled upon Lisbon as my monthlong home base. To avoid the holiday rush and the inevitable spike in prices and crowds, I left San Francisco on December 7 and made plans to head home about a week after New Year's Day. Lisbon was the perfect early holiday destination - and I got to connect with other solo travelers"
Solo travel began with two months across London, Berlin, Amsterdam, Rome, Florence, and Prague, then returned home to San Francisco before hunger for more adventure grew. A plan to spend mid-December to mid-January abroad led to choosing Lisbon after research on solo-friendly cities and arriving on December 7 to avoid holiday crowds. Days included bookstores, alleyway exploration, vibrant art, and market climbs. A desire for companionship prompted joining an online women solo-travel community. New Year's Eve in Lisbon brought fireworks, dance music, international cheers of "Feliz Ano Novo," and new friends met just hours earlier, prompting gratitude and a wish to repeat such celebrations.
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