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Author: Merry

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5 Alternatives to Amazon for Books (and why I no longer buy books from Amazon)

July 9, 2025January 20, 2026

Books shape how we see the world—and where we buy our books from literally funds the kind of world we’re creating. 

Solo Travel

Solo Travel to Paris: Itinerary for Traveling to Paris Solo + 26 Things to Do Alone in Paris

June 6, 2025January 20, 2026

Your all-in-one cheatsheet for solo travel to Paris.

Loner Q&As

Staying Focus-Driven: How Giuliana Mendoza Tunes Out the Noise & Focuses on Her Purpose

May 28, 2025January 20, 2026

Staying focus-driven sometimes means staying misunderstood. 

Books

7 Books on Self-Awareness to Become a Better Person

May 12, 2025January 20, 2026

Working on yourself is the most important work of your life.

Solo Travel

21 Quotes for Traveling Alone

April 29, 2025January 20, 2026

Your chest of inspirational delights for sometimes-weary travelers in our often-weary world.

Loner Q&As

Extroverts Can Be Loners, Too: How Solo Travel Taught Sarah Silvia to Love Spending Time Alone

April 16, 2025January 20, 2026

Turns out, extroverts can be loners, too. 

Loner Q&As

Protecting Your Alone Time: Shelby DiNobile on Learning How to Prioritize Yourself

March 10, 2025January 20, 2026

“Being alone can be worth a lot more than being in the wrong relationship.”

Solo Travel

26 Best Bars in Providence: Insider Tips from a Native Rhode Island-er

February 20, 2025January 20, 2026

I’ve tried them all—these are the best bars in Providence for friends, dates, and solo time.

Loner Q&As

Looking Inward: Why Shelby DiNobile Decided to Get Off Social Media & What He Learned 

February 18, 2025January 20, 2026

“I needed to get away from all the distractions I had built around myself.”

Books

Books for Existential Dread

February 13, 2025January 20, 2026

In times of trouble, I need books.

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