"We were supposed to be driving to the airport to leave for our five-day trip to Lisbon. Instead, we'd had an argument over the phone that morning that left me questioning how we'd even make it through a flight, let alone an international trip. Our relationship had been rocky for quite some time, but our travel plans were fast approaching, and I didn't want to give them up. The good news is we were flying standby, so our tickets were 100% refundable."
"I was so proud of myself for making it there alone - and, from there, the trip was surprisingly smooth. Since I'd used my credit-card points to book our hotel room, it was already in my name. I'd planned our whole itinerary myself anyway, so I just followed it on my own. Though I shed a few more tears while coping with our breakup, I found exploring a new country was a wonderful way to clear my mind."
A woman planned a five-day trip to Lisbon with her boyfriend but they argued the morning of departure and split; she kept her refundable standby ticket and traveled alone. She felt anxious and cried on the flight but felt relief and pride upon arriving. She had already booked the hotel with credit-card points and followed the itinerary she had planned. During the trip she explored Lisbon's viewpoints, enjoyed food and wine, made friends, and used the journey to process the breakup. Solo travel offered space for reflection, emotional healing, and unexpected connection, proving rewarding regardless of relationship status.
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