Earlier this year, I took a solo birthday trip for the first time, and I turned 35 on top of a mountain looking at views of Peru in the distance. Though it felt a little counterintuitive, I now recommend a birthday trip alone — not every year, but at least once. She spent her solo trip getting a massage, eating delicious food, and hiking up a mountain. Still, to have the lifestyle and independence to take a solo birthday trip — and the discernment to know when it’s time to take a time out— is no small feat. Read the original article on Business InsiderThe post I took a solo trip for my birthday instead of celebrating with friends.