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The Gate
Notes on solo travel, chance encounters, and the people who make the journey better.


Group Travel Tips: How to Meet Other Travelers When You’re Traveling With Friends
Traveling with friends is the best — but it's easy to spend the whole trip in your own bubble. Simple ways to meet new people as a group, no splitting up required.
4 min read


Solo Travel Anxiety: How to Handle the Fear of Traveling Alone
That nervous feeling before a solo trip has a name. Here's what solo travel anxiety actually feels like, why airports make it worse, and a few simple things that help.
4 min read


What to Do During a Long Layover (Besides Doom-Scroll)
Four hours, one gate, zero plans — here's how to turn a long layover from dead time into the best part of the trip.
3 min read


How to Make Friends While Traveling Alone (Without It Being Weird)
That quiet 'am I going to be lonely?' worry before a solo trip is more common than you think. Here's how to actually meet people — without forcing it or feeling weird.
3 min read
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