Solo Trip to the Catskills with Expedia Solo Travel

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Ever since my first solo trip around the world, I’ve been hooked. There’s something special about visiting a new place for the first time—alone and unencumbered with travel companions or preconceived ideas.

I’ve lived in New York City for just over a year now, and like any of my other homes, I’ve made a point to discover what I can, when I can. As a recently legal resident, with a New York driver’s license even, I figured it was about time I took some time to explore New York state outside of the bubble that is “the city.”

Choosing where to go for a digital detox

After a busy month of NYC pride events, I knew I needed a weekend in July to unwind. Just a few days to myself to catch up on some journal-writing, and to clear my head. My first instinct was to book a weekend to a nearby beach,…