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Reddit, a poster asked the same question: “Why do you travel solo?” And, the answers rolled in, with many saying that their family was “busy” or even that their friends want to “sit around too much”.The poster said: “I honestly started solo traveling in order to explore my more ‘wild’ and extroverted side, tried going on Couchsurfing and met up with strangers online for the fun of it.“But then I gradually discovered how much I enjoy it more when I travel alone.“Love this special bonding time I get with myself and the space to be with my own thoughts.”And, hundreds of other solo travellers explained why they chose to go on holiday all by themselves,One poster replied: “My friends are: busy raising their families, can’t afford it, don’t travel without their significant others.“I'm not going to wait for someone to be available, I can just go by myself.”Another added that their friends were: “Too preoccupied with planning everything and strict time management/overly anxious, not very spontaneous, aren’t risk takers, want to sit around too much.“Love them to death but it can get very annoying sometimes.”A third wrote: “I've been solo traveling for nearly 30 years now, lots of international trips for two to four weeks at a pop.“No one really wants to go on foreign trips for two to four weeks a pop, at least not the same places I do.”A bloke added: “I can’t find anyone I actually want to travel with. So I won’t stop myself from doing what I want to do.

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Loose Women star Denise Welch has hit back at a critical viewer who slammed her 'expensive' segment on the ITV show.During an episode this week, people got to see the 64-year-old in sunny LA as she gave an insight into some plush Hollywood homesHowever, it seems that some were left less than impressed as they demanded to know "who footed the bill" for the luxury stint.The Geordie actress, who is a regular panellist on the ITV show, recently spent some time in the States to visit her godparents.Whilst she was there, Denise also got to enjoy an impromptu reunion with actor Reece Noi, who played one of her troubled students called Earl Kelly in the BBC show Waterloo Road.During her trip, the actress also got to meet The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kyle Richards' daughters Farrah and Alexia.Although it was all fun and games for the star, she was also in the States to do a job for Loose Women which was revealed this week.A segment on the show sees the panellists take on jobs that they would be doing if they weren't on the ITV show.We've seen Ruth Langford as an air stewardess, Linda Robson became a cleaner in a hotel and Jane Moore join the West End cast of Mamma Mia.It was recently Denise's turn to fulfil her "dream job" as viewers got to see her become a real estate agent in LA.However, one Twitter user – whose username featured the word "sunshine" – was far from impressed, writing: "Can I ask who footed the bill to fly Denise to LA to walk around posh gaffs chatting tripe?"What a waste of money and as for this is what they would do if they weren’t on Loose Women, well correct me if I’m wrong but Ruth and Jane are journalists, Linda and Denise are actresses."The reaction didn't go unnoticed by Denise who hit back

MMA.As the second season of the Epic Fighting Championship got underway, fans were treated to the sight of Alexander Karapetyan, who fights without a full left-arm, taking on two opponents. But it didn't seem to deter him.In the same week that one pop-MMA contest was marred by an ugly post-bout brawl, which included a WWE style suplex, Karapetyan brutally KO'd one of his foe's within seconds.

Average house prices in West Dunbartonshire have risen by seven percent over the past year – but the area remains one of the cheapest in mainland Scotland in which to buy a property.

A 17-year-old motorist has been reported to prosecutors after being caught driving at 123mph in Fife.

The world famous Horn Milk Bar is fast becoming a magnet for filmmakers and music producers.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced that more than 1,000 Ukrainian pensioners who recently arrived in the UK after fleeing the Russian invasion are already receiving financial support through Pension Credit, new figures show.

A teen has proposed to his pensioner girlfriend and hit back at trolls who criticise their relationship.

Julian Alvarez is already attracting interest before even arriving at Manchester City, chief executive Ferran Soriano says.

Molly-Mae Hague made a 'rare' change to her look after jetting off to Dubai for her birthday. The former Love Island star swapped the UK for the sun-soaked city with her boyfriend Tommy Fury as she turned 23 on Thursday (May 26).

Jet2 has announced plans to expand its services at Manchester Airport. The airline is set to add more routes to their biggest UK bases in summer 2023 in order to meet customer demand.

Returning assistant Steve McClaren has compared Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag with Sir Alex Ferguson as he prepares for an Old Trafford reunion on two counts.

Given the conclusion of the Erling Haaland saga and the dramatic end to the Premier League season, it's easy to forget that Manchester City will add another young striker to their squad this summer.

There will be "no increase in average household water bills" in the North West until at least April 2023, the boss of United Utilities has said.

Cara Kilbey recently welcomed her third child with her partner Daniel Harris, with the former TOWIE star taking to Instagram to announce the happy news. The 34 year old introduced her newborn son Jagger James to her followers on 3 May, and shared an adorable photograph of her eldest two children, Penelope, six, and Hunter, four, as they cuddled their new sibling. Cara captioned the post: "Meet Our Surprise Arrival….

The Only Way Is Essex cast member Liam Gatsby has revealed he's undergone a "life-changing" operation and remains in hospital.Posting to Instagram on Thursday (May 5), the 33-year-old musician confirmed he had undergone surgery after suffering from a hiatus hernia.

Gallery: Babies, collaboration and parties! Here's what your fave stars have been posting on Instagram this week! (BANG Showbiz)She wrote at the time: "I've been quiet on Instagram recently… "Last month I found out I had an ectopic pregnancy that had ruptured and caused an internal bleed, so was rushed into theatre for an emergency op. . .

Former TOWIE star Cara Kilbey has welcomed her third child with long-term partner Daniel Harris. She revealed the ‘surprise’ arrival by sharing an adorable photo of her two children, Penelope, six, and Hunter, four, cuddling the newborn baby boy.

Cara Kilbey has announced the arrival of her third child with her partner Daniel Harris. The former TOWIE star, 34, revealed the happy news on Instagram with a sweet snap of her and Daniel's eldest two children, Penelope, six, and Hunter, four, cuddling their new sibling. The couple have named their newborn son Jagger James, with Cara writing on social media: "Meet Our Surprise Arrival….