"As I've gotten older, I've found the best way to celebrate a birthday isn't with a party or vacation with friends - it's with a solo trip. I'm also convinced that birthdays celebrated in other countries don't count, which keeps me younger. Though I'm from the US, I've already spent several birthdays throughout my 20s and 30s abroad in places like China, Barcelona, and Tokyo."
"From flights to activities, planning for just myself is pretty easy. Since my birthday is around Thanksgiving, I can combine the long weekend with a vacation. Although this can mean paying higher prices for domestic destinations, late November is low season in many places, including countries where the holiday isn't as widely celebrated. There were years I waited too long, and flights were prohibitively expensive. Other times, I've found great flight deals a month out, which I view as an early birthday present to myself."
Solo birthday trips offer flexibility, permitting independent itineraries, spontaneous changes, and personal splurges. Travel planning is simpler for one person, eliminating negotiations over costs, diets, and activities. Combining a birthday with a holiday weekend can extend time off but may raise domestic prices; late November is often low season internationally. Flight prices vary—booking early or finding last-minute deals can influence affordability. Solo travel encourages meeting new people and embracing activities friends might skip, such as early sunrises at iconic sites. Dining alone can feel awkward and sharing costs is harder, but solo birthday travel creates memorable, self-directed experiences.
Read at Business Insider
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