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ByRoger Sands, ... If your group chat has been trying to plan a trip for months with zero progress, maybe it’s time to stop waiting. Solo travel continues to surge in popularity for 2026, and it just might be the best ... The actor carried on his boots—and picked up a rare extra pair—during a trip to the “holy grail” of ski destinations.

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Though I typically steer clear of popular travel destinations, especially during peak summer season, I make an exception for Tokyo. From childhood summer vacations to, more recently, solo sojourns as ...