• In July, I went on a Danube River cruise with my boyfriend and his family. • As a frequent solo traveler, I was initially worried about not having control over the itinerary. • However, I quickly came to enjoy the amount of thought put into each day, and it felt good to relax.

As an avid solo traveler who's used to exploring destinations on my own terms, I had mixed feelings when my boyfriend's family invited me on a river cruise this summer.

Of course, I was grateful to be invited and looked forward to the memories we'd make while sailing on the Danube. But after reading the itinerary — packed with eight destinations in seven days — I wondered how it would be possible to get an adequate feel for each location. I also worried about my ability to relinquish control in the planning p

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