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You've heard it before: traveling solo can be one of the most terrifying, yet rewarding experiences of your life. My first solo trip was to a place many consider the most romantic city in the world: Paris. Why would I do such a thing to myself?

I've been a professional traveler since 2005 but I've still got a lot to learn and many cities to see so sitting down with The Amazing Race host Phil Keoghan really excited me. He's been all over the world while filming the past 28 seasons of the CBS reality competition and I was positive he'd have some insight and inspiration for your next trip.

In the past years, I have been asked why do you travel? A lot. Even if I pack more often than I like to, the question still amazes me.

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This is a year for unique travel experiences. 69% of travelers are planning to try something new in 2016, and many of these trips will be solo adventures. Some of my most memorable trips have been those furthest off the beaten track (I have high hopes for my trip to Greenland this month), and I'm confident that you also like to escape the crowd.

Since the shift in U.S.-Cuban relations, recreational boaters from Florida have been literally racing to Havana.

Ever wonder what it's like to fly First Class and wake up at your destination feeling refreshed? Want to learn to save time by cutting the lines at airport security or customs and immigration?

Are you familiar with these characters? They are the ones that lurk around bus and train stations waiting to pounce on anyone who looks remotely like a tourist needing a place to stay or a guided tour somewhere.