We Broke up the Morning of Our International Trip so I Went by Myself

few times during the flight, but I couldn’t stop smiling when I heard the pilot say, “Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Lisbon.”

I was so proud of myself for making it there alone — and, from there, the trip was surprisingly smooth.

Since I’d used my credit-card points to book our hotel room, it was already in my name. I’d planned our whole itinerary continue reading …