Taking solo birthday trips abroad taught me that I don't need company to do something meaningful

The author thought she might feel lonely while traveling abroad by herself, but has taken a liking to it after several trips. Courtesy of Sally Seaton. I've started taking solo trips abroad to celebrate my birthday. At first, it felt strange to commemorate an important milestone on my own. I've since realized that being alone doesn't mean being lonely. Important milestones are usually celebrated with loved ones, but this year, for my birthday, I decided to take a bucket-list trip to Hong…