Rebecca BarnesNZ Herald·12 Aug, 2026 07:00 AM5 mins to readA solo traveller savours a sunset on the ship's deck. Photo / UnsplashA solo traveller savours a sunset on the ship's deck. Photo / UnsplashTravel writer Rebecca Barnes hops aboard a 600-guest cruise ship, alone. A voyage of discovery, confidence and companionship ensues.
My first experience of travelling solo was as a broken-hearted 20-something; I booked an all-inclusive package deal to Greece to escape a messy relationship split. Despite being a fairly independent
