by Jake Luft  Hitting the road (and the skies) alone keeps growing more common than ever, and brings its own special rewards, with ultimate freedom and independence topping the list. Other solo travel pluses: inspiration, contemplation, rejuvenation, recharging, and confidence-building - not to mention more likelihood of reaching out to/getting to know locals and fellow travelers. Everybody has their lists of the world's best places to do this. Here's...  keep reading