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


How to Talk to Someone on a Plane (Without Being That Person)
Chat flight or headphones flight? How to read the signals, start a conversation with the person next to you, and exit gracefully when it's time.
4 min read


Is Solo Travel Lonely? The Honest Answer (and How to Make Sure It Isn't)
Solo travel can get lonely, but usually in moments, not for the whole trip. Here's when those moments hit and how to plan around them.
5 min read


Business Travel Doesn't Have to Be a Solo Grind: How to Actually Connect on the Road
Business travel gets called glamorous, but it's often the loneliest kind of travel there is. Simple ways to actually connect on the road — without adding to your workload.
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


Best Ways to Meet People While Traveling (Solo, With a Partner, or in a Group)
Meeting people while traveling isn't just a solo-traveler thing. Whether you're flying solo, with a partner, or in a group, here's how to actually connect with other travelers — without leaving it up to luck.
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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