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I’ve been solo travelling for a while now, mostly because I had to, not because I wanted to.

Don’t get me wrong, I’ve had some great trips. I enjoy the freedom, waking up when I want, eating what I want, no compromising with anyone, no waiting around for anyone. I get to move at my own pace, explore properly, and just chill. And when things click, it really does feel good.

But underneath that freedom is the part I don’t love. The part people don’t really talk about to others because you’re basically telling them you don’t have anybody to travel with which can be embarrassing.

I don’t solo travel because I prefer it. I do it because my friends aren’t available, don’t have the same interests, or just aren’t in a position to come, be that time or budget. And being a single guy over 35, it basically became my only option. Most people my age are settled down or focused on other things. So I go alone. I make the most of it. But it’s not what I’d choose, if I had a choice.

Sometimes I’ll be having a decent day, walking around a city, seeing the sights, grabbing something to eat, then I’ll see a group of friends having a laugh, or a couple taking pictures together, and it hits me. That reminder that no matter how good the day is, you’re still alone, nobody to bounce off and speak to. And it brings you straight back to earth.

Even with food, I eat well when I travel. But there are plenty of restaurants I skip. Not because of the price or the menu, but because it just doesn’t feel like a solo experience. There’s only so long you can sit at a table scrolling your phone, surrounded by couples and groups before It starts to feel awkward, and you start wondering what you’re doing there.

I do enjoy solo travel. But it’s complicated. It’s not always empowering or freeing. Sometimes it’s just making best out of a situation rather than a choice

Does anyone else feel the same way?

I’m planning to write a conference paper modelling a phonological property of Telugu with Finite State Transducers. My question is, will this be relevant to study in the current trends of Computational Linguistics?

I have a question related to MEV rewards. If the validator has MEV boot enabled, will the builder keep the priority tips and share only the MEV profits with validator? or validator receives both MEV profits + priority tips?

In [beaconcha.in](http://beaconcha.in/) it seems like for total EL rewards shown in the UI, priority tips are are ignored if there is a MEV reward for that block. But if MEV rewards are not available priority tips are added to EL rewards total.

Reference: [Validator 1955822 – Open Source Ethereum Blockchain Explorer – beaconcha.in – 2025](https://beaconcha.in/validator/1955822#blocks)

I just have to share this small win with someone.

My long-planned solo birthday trip to Ireland this September hit a small snag a few days ago. I got an email from AARP/Expedia letting me know the property I’d booked at had permanently closed.

Crap. I’m kind of upset. I’m a very picky person when it comes to accommodation, both budget conscious and unwilling to stay in places that are uncomfortable. It’s part of the reason I book everything like 6-12 months in advance. It’s also like the only thing I *must* have preplanned for my sanity. Luckily, I’d booked through AARP and they offered to book me a new room at no extra cost.

Initially they offered me a mediocre looking guesthouse in Clifden, it was fine but not as nice as what I’d booked originally. I’m not one to make a fuss to an underpaid call center employee, but I asked for other options and was offered the Abbeyglen Castle Hotel for no extra cost. The room I’d booked was €95/night, the rooms at Abbeyglen are €300+/night. I jumped at the chance because I’ve driven by this hotel three other times in different trips and it’s just the most gorgeous thing I’ve ever seen but it’s so far out of my budget it’s just never been possible. A €700 stay for just €200 AND on my birthday trip? I’m floating. Probably won’t get the chance to stay somewhere this nice for another 5-10 years.

Anyway, all this to say that I am constantly reminded that flexibility is the most important skill to cultivate when learning to travel. I have a tendency to panic when things change at short notice, but sometimes you end up with something better than you originally had. Strive for adaptability in your life.

Hey everyone, I’ve been trying to reverse-engineer these websites (links below) to find out exactly how they were created — what platform, builder, or backend tools were used — but I’ve had no luck. I’ve inspected the code, used online detectors, and even tried recreating it myself, but I can’t pinpoint what tech stack or system it runs on.

Here’s the sites:

https://arpaleads.com

https://prodigyleadcenter.com

My goal is to build a site with the exact same layout, features, and system. I’m not looking to copy their content, just the structure and style. If anyone has experience or can point me in the right direction (like whether it’s Go High Level, WordPress, HTML/CSS from scratch, Webflow, etc.), I’d really appreciate the help.

Thanks in advance — I’ve looked everywhere and you guys are my last hope! 🙏

Hello, I have a layover of approximately 9 hours at Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) between two flights. As a non-EU citizen, I’ll need to go through immigration control. I’m wondering if it’s feasible to visit the Santiago Bernabéu stadium (e.g., take the tour) during this time. Considering the time for immigration, travel to and from the airport, and the visit itself, do you think it’s possible? Any tips on transportation or time management? Thanks a lot!

# Experts support Massachusetts bill to ban weaponized robots – Robotics experts testified at the Massachusetts State House last week in support of legislation promoting the safe, ethical use of robotics statewide.