I booked a 5-week trip to visit my long-distance boyfriend. We broke up a month before, but I went anyway.

Business Insider | 07-09-2026 05:28pm |

Jodie Hughes, a woman from Paris, booked a five-week trip to the United States to visit her long-distance boyfriend, but they broke up a month before departure. Despite initial hesitation, she decided to go on the trip alone. The journey became a cathartic adventure, with support from family, friends, and kind strangers. The trip culminated in a final meal with her ex, providing closure.

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