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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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‘Choose something you love, and go and do it’: readers on the joy of solo travel

The view towards Es Vedrà in Ibiza
Solitude standing … the view towards Es Vedrà in Ibiza. Photograph: Alamy

I took to the waters of Ibiza

Feeling tired and bruised by the end of a long-term relationship, I was unsure of my new life as a thirtysomething single woman in the world. I sought solace in outdoor swimming, and a friend told me about a holiday she’d taken with Swimtrek. I went online and impulsively bought a week-long trip to Ibiza. My tip: choose something you love, and go and do it with experts leading you and a bunch of strangers. I made new friends, explored the beautiful Ibizan coastline, and my confidence soared.
Kathy Atkinson

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