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Travel journalist Kate Wills wasn’t expecting to be divorced after less than a year of marriage, or to be forced to restart a life that had seemed so stable for so long. Luckily, her job as a writer offered her the perfect opportunity to escape from it all. But this time, with no deadlines to hit or all-expenses-paid trips to absorb in a few days before churning out copy for a travel magazine, her jet-setting felt different. There were no photographers working alongside her or assistants booking her flights. For the first time ever, Kate was traveling alone.

Kate wasn't expecting to be divorced after less than a year of marriage. She wasn't expecting to be remaking a life that had, for the last 12 years with her partner, seemed so stable. Luckily, her job as a travel journalist offered her the perfect opportunity to escape from it all. But this time, her restless jet-setting felt different. She felt more alone than ever before, particularly against a backdrop of never-ending hen dos, weddings and baby showers.

This collection brings together history, science, philosophy and comedy to explore our age-old search for meaning. We live in an age of self-improvement and self-examination - lifehacking, wellbeing, self-care, mindfulness retreats - but this seemingly very modern phenomenon is a pursuit that dates back for millennia.

Spencer Kitley, Will Semons and Kate Gunderson cover the latest in reality television, breaking down the fights, antics and most dramatic moments from your favorite reality series, including The Bachelor franchise, The Challenge, Survivor, Big Brother, Bravo TV and many more.

Ticket For One is a podcast which explores the solo female travel phenomenon. Every week, a new interviewee explores their best adventures alone and the highs and lows of taking on the world on your own terms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.