Divorce can be an emotional roller coaster. It takes all of your attention and energy, all the while you are trying to do the best that you can to live your life. It’s a big effort.

The fact that you may not be a traditional family unit anymore doesn’t mean that you cannot start your own new traditions with the kids. In fact, in many ways this can be more meaningful as you put thought into the activities and holidays that bring you so much joy together.

I want to state from the outset that my personal stance on this for myself was one of waiting at least a year of separation to even begin the idea of dating again. I had a one-year-old to take care of and an older child that I wanted to make sure was emotionally well. Dating was honestly the last thing on my mind.

I want to start off by saying, travel is a luxury that not everyone has access to. If you can do it, the following words describe some of my experiences and thoughts about solo travel during divorce that might help you or persuade you to go on an adventure if you have the time and means to do so.