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Why Solo Travel Group Trips are the new way to Travel Solo in 2019

Alyssa Ramos

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For the last three years I’ve been hosting solo travel group trips after realizing a very good point! So many people want to travel but don’t have someone to go with. We know that already.

So solo travel is usually the only option (other than not going, which is NOT an option), but what about the people who don’t want to go alone?

After traveling solo myself for three years (six in total now), I started to realize how many people on social media would say “I’d love to travel with you one day”. That’s where I got the idea to start doing solo travel group trips! So you travel on your own to the destination and without your friends, then join up with a group of other people just like you to experience it together!

Then add on the extra bonus of getting to do it with your favorite travel blogger/influencer, and it makes for one hell of a trip!

I was one of the first blogger/influencers to start solo travel group trips and now many people are doing them! There’s even companies that are being created to sell multiple blogger/influencer group trips and profitting off of us (AKA casual call out to promote booking directly with us).

It’s awesome because we get to make social media more real by bringing you guys with us on trips, and doing what we do best, travel! Check out more reasons why solo travel group trips are the best new way to travel solo below:

Or Click Here to see what trips I’m offering in 2020!

You Don’t Have to Wait for Someone You Know to Go With You

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My biggest mistake for a while was not traveling because I couldn’t get someone I knew to go with me. I was scared at first of traveling solo, and felt like people would judge me for being alone. 

Although solo travel is extremely popular now, another advantage is that that makes a whole lot of people for you to travel with! You don’t have to wait for your non-traveling friends to go with you. There’s thousands of solo travelers you can join in solo travel groups!

You Don’t Have to Worry About Being Alone on Solo Travel Group Trips

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One of the first articles I ever wrote was called “Why You’re Never Really Alone When You Travel Solo”. I wrote it because so many people ask if I “get lonely” or say they want to travel but are worried about being alone.

Well. Let me tell you that just because you travel solo somewhere, doesn’t mean you’ll be alone! You’re actually way more likely to meet people when you travel solo! It does take stepping out of your comfort zone though, which is why it’s so much easier to just join solo travel groups.

That way you at least know you’re going to definitely be meeting other solo travelers!

You’ll Feel Safe and More Comfortable Traveling Alone

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I get it. Most people’s families are not supportive of the safety aspect of solo travel because they probably imagine it’s something like this…

Well technically since you won’t be alone, you’ll automatically feel more safe. Traveling solo can be an uncomfortable, nerve-wrecking experience sometimes, but not when you’re with a group of people in the same boat (or plane or train)!

Just knowing that there will always be someone there for you to buddy up with gives a lot of people peace of mind. Whether it’s just to go to a crowded market, or to share how you’re really feeling about that traveler’s diarrhea…or that cute local you just met!

Joining a solo travel group trip rather than going off on your own will also give your family reassurance! I know for many people, having family question and put down the idea of traveling solo can affect your decision to go. But if you’re with a group, what could they possibly have to say??

You’ll Meet Like-Minded Travelers, Friends & Potential Future Travel Buddies

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After hosting 10 solo travel group trips, I can confidently say that the majority of people who come on them, are like-minded! It might be because I have a double application process, but definitely because everyone who joins wants the same experiences they see on my social media feed.

Another thing that I’ve seen happen on most of my trips is that people go on to travel together after the trip! A few have booked last minute flights to additional destinations after, and then some make future plans together! 

Solo travel group trips are definitely a great way to form a group of friends to travel with! Especially if your friends from home aren’t the traveling type!

Solo Travel Group Trips are Designed Specifically For YOU

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You follow certain travel bloggers and travel influencers for a reason right? You like destinations and types of activities they do! So if you wanted to do a trip similar to what you see them post, it only makes sense to join one of their solo travel group trips!

For me personally, I only do solo travel group trips to destinations I’ve traveled solo to myself. Then I recreate the itinerary I did, enhance it with some upgraded hotels and a tour guide, and voila! Offer the experience you see on social media, in real life!

It’s a bit different than booking just any group trip you find first online. For starters, those tours don’t tell you who else is going on them, and typically don’t cater specifically to solo travelers.

You’ll Gain Insights, Tips, and Stories from Your Favorite Travel Bloggers/Influencers

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If you’ve ever wanted to learn travel, photography, and digital nomad tips and insights, solo travel group trips with bloggers/influencers are the way to go!

On the contrary of going on a regular tour with a tour company, blogger/influencer-hosted solo travel groups give you the additional advantage of courses and one-on-one time.

So if you’ve ever asked a blogger/influencer to “pick their brain” about how they do something or somewhere they’ve been, this would be your best opportunity to get some answers!

Everything Is Planned So You Don’t Have to!

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Not into planning intense travel itineraries on your own? Especially in a new, foreign country? Solo travel group trips are designed with every possible thing planned for you. From where you’re staying and how you’ll get there, to the best photo spots for those Insta-worthy shots!

You’ll Get Incredible Photos on Top of the Experiences

It goes without saying that if you go on  solo travel group trips with travel blogger/influencers, you’re guaranteed to get great photos! Not only are most trips designed to go to the most photogenic places, but you’ll have a whole group to help get your shots!

Interested in joining one of my 2020 Group Trips? CLICK HERE to check them out!

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Solo travel group trips are the new best way to travel in 2019 and 2020! Don't want to travel alone? Already been there-done that with the whole solo travel trend? Take it from me, a 6 year solo traveler, who has hosted 10 group trips now, this is the BEST new way to travel! You'll meet like-minded people in these solo travel groups , and form a new circle of friends to travel with in the future! Plus let's not forget...an epic experience to share with others, and lots and lots of amazing photos! Click to read more about it!      #solotravel #solotravelgroups #solotravelgrouptrips

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Alyssa Ramos is one of the first original travel blogger/influencers who helped normalize solo female travel. She’s been to 146 countries so far, plus Antarctica 4x, and all of her tips are on this blog!

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One of the World’s Most Traveled Women 146 countries (solo, so far) • 7 Continents Expert • Activist • Entrepreneur GroupTrips: @mylifesatraveltribe
  • Crazy, or just a girl who loves Orcas? 

Packing today to fly from Mexico to the Arctic in hopes of seeing the resident Orcas! If the Orcas allow us, we'll be able to get in the freezing waters to swim with them, but nothing is guaranteed!

That being said, yes, I am 100% crazy, but for voluntarily doing a Polar Plunge SWIM in the Arctic, in winter. As for swimming with Orcas, I know they dont eat human, so the only concern there is looking like a toy. (Half joking)

My Travel Tribe and I are going to the fjords of Northern Norway, one of the few places on Earth where swimming with Orcas is permitted. To do it we had to charter a private excursion with a certified company, who I selected based on their primary concern for the animals' wellbeing and safety first, as well as ours.

Dream goals are to see Orcas and the Northern Lights in the same day! Or at least...trip! Wish us luck!!!

Swimming with Orcas in the warm weather of Mexico was one thing, but would you do this in the winter in the Arctic?? 🥶
  • Crazy, or just a girl who loves Orcas? 

Packing today to fly from Mexico to the Arctic in hopes of seeing the resident Orcas! If the Orcas allow us, we'll be able to get in the freezing waters to swim with them, but nothing is guaranteed!

That being said, yes, I am 100% crazy, but for voluntarily doing a Polar Plunge SWIM in the Arctic, in winter. As for swimming with Orcas, I know they dont eat human, so the only concern there is looking like a toy. (Half joking)

My Travel Tribe and I are going to the fjords of Northern Norway, one of the few places on Earth where swimming with Orcas is permitted. To do it we had to charter a private excursion with a certified company, who I selected based on their primary concern for the animals' wellbeing and safety first, as well as ours.

Dream goals are to see Orcas and the Northern Lights in the same day! Or at least...trip! Wish us luck!!!

Swimming with Orcas in the warm weather of Mexico was one thing, but would you do this in the winter in the Arctic?? 🥶
  • POV: You're an Avatar flying in the Hallelujah Mountains. No VR and no AI required.

This is the included zip line at the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon in China! It was my favorite park out of the three there!

You can also bungee jump if you really want to fly!

Full itinerary for here and hundreds of other destinations from 155 countries traveled on my blog - mylifesamovie.com !
  • Ashgabat, Turkmenistan is still one of the most bizarre cities i have been to in the 155 countries I've traveled so far, and the fact that it is purposely "all white" including cars is fascinating to see (strange to try to understand why), but since everyone usually only talks about the colorless city, I decided to show you the even more bizarre colors at night -- neon rainbow!

I like to think and hope that the locals got sick of the all white decor rule and chose to show their colors at night, but considering that electricity is unlimited and free for the gov, I'm sure it's their doing...which would still be funny...

Anyway, more bizarre things -- as a tourist, you cannot just wander on your own, you have to be with a guide (maybe why there aren't too many night time Ashgabat posts, but I specifically requested to go out to eat at night in local hot spots)

Also, everyone loves to report or repeat that it's strange that there's "no people there". There are, but most of them live in regular areas outside of this main commercial capital area... also most people work during the day when tours are happening 

Sorry not sorry to burst any bubbles! But there's many more fascinating things here than click bait ones! Hopefully this still gets shown anyway 😂

What have you heard about Turkmenistan? Need fuel for my next debunking post!!
  • The top searched city for flights right now isssss BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan!

I was just there and my top tip is actually to leave Bishkek, and go immerse yourself in the nature and culture of the beautiful country!

Don't get me wrong, Bishkek was cool! I found great shopping there (both at a local mall and the traditional market), and the city is pretty, but the nature areas are just, WOW!

Don't miss Ala Archa National Park and also Issyk Kul lake area!! Full blog post coming soon!

So excited to return here next year! If you want to go here and to all 5 Stans with a really cool travel community, drop a comment or DM and I'll send you the notifications form!
  • For all the queens and princesses who aren't getting that royal treatment they deserve at home -- go to Samarkand, Uzbekistan where you can dress up and feel like it at one of the most beaitiful places in the world!

Always remember though, you are the main person who can treat yourself like royalty, and you always should!

What do you do for yourself to feel like the "royal treatment"? For me it's little things like ordering bubbles on the plane even tho I'm in economy. 😁

Comment "queen" and ill DM you my full travel itinerary and tips for Uzbekistan, including how to book this photoshoot!
  • Don’t forget to vote today, preferably for kind, cultured, people with good-morals. 😁

Trust me, I do not want politics in my posts, but once again it seems like politics are always interrupting my travels, and I had to talk about this one!

I know I get judged a lot for what I do and wear…but when it’s by a representative from the U.S. gov who is in a country where I’m wearing the local fashion of, and they laugh and make a snarky remark to another minion, that’s where I have to call someone out. 

Overheard at the train station in Samarkand, Uzbekistan by a couple of my group trip guests, was “Look at that b*tch in pink” by a member of Rubio’s delegation who were there doing security checks for his upcoming visit.

The group of horribly dressed older men and one woman then had the joke on them when they were given a tour of a bazaar…where the local fashion I was wearing was prominently on display everywhere. 🫠

Just goes to show that if these Gov officials can talk badly about a U.S. citizen abroad, just imagine what they think of you all back home! 

So this is my response as a very proud “b*tch in pink”, and this whole situation is a great example of WHY I always purposely wear hot pink on my travels 🤗💖

PS stop starving your own people Marcocito!!!
  • Which of these is your travel type, and is it accurate with where you’d like to celebrate Dia de los Muertos in Mexico?

Save this for future trip planning!

This is my 10th-ish year living on/off in Mexico, and I’ve been very fortunate to get to experience Dia de los Muertos in a few different cities! But no matter where you go, the most important thing is that you remember and celebrate those who have passed!!!

You can find all the events happening by searching social for “city name + Dia de los muertos events” 💀😁

Or you can just wander around the barrios or cemeteries! Not joking, the cemeteries are all open and decorated, just be sure to pay your respects and not just go for photos…

Speaking of which, all photos of me are real locations, just with a little enhancement and graphics 😬

Are you celebrating your passed loved ones today? Where??
  • Anyone else have a bunch of random currency from various countries all over the place? What do you do with it all??

I started using a cheap coupon organizer to keep track of it all, especially since I repeat many of the countries I go to, and it has been so much easier that just a bug wad of colorful bills!

If I know I likely won’t return to a country, I usually give the cash away though, or keep a small bill as a souvenir!

Never would have guessed my fanciest most valuable wallet would be the $5 one that stores priceless memories from 155 countries! (Well I don’t have cash from all of them, maybe just 50, but still!)

What’s your most valuable priceless possession?

Also if you’d like to use my shipping link, please comment “rich bc”!
Crazy, or just a girl who loves Orcas? Packing today to fly from Mexico to the Arctic in hopes of seeing the resident Orcas! If the Orcas allow us, we'll be able to get in the freezing waters to swim with them, but nothing is guaranteed! That being said, yes, I am 100% crazy, but for voluntarily doing a Polar Plunge SWIM in the Arctic, in winter. As for swimming with Orcas, I know they dont eat human, so the only concern there is looking like a toy. (Half joking) My Travel Tribe and I are going to the fjords of Northern Norway, one of the few places on Earth where swimming with Orcas is permitted. To do it we had to charter a private excursion with a certified company, who I selected based on their primary concern for the animals' wellbeing and safety first, as well as ours. Dream goals are to see Orcas and the Northern Lights in the same day! Or at least...trip! Wish us luck!!! Swimming with Orcas in the warm weather of Mexico was one thing, but would you do this in the winter in the Arctic?? 🥶
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Crazy, or just a girl who loves Orcas? Packing today to fly from Mexico to the Arctic in hopes of seeing the resident Orcas! If the Orcas allow us, we'll be able to get in the freezing waters to swim with them, but nothing is guaranteed! That being said, yes, I am 100% crazy, but for voluntarily doing a Polar Plunge SWIM in the Arctic, in winter. As for swimming with Orcas, I know they dont eat human, so the only concern there is looking like a toy. (Half joking) My Travel Tribe and I are going to the fjords of Northern Norway, one of the few places on Earth where swimming with Orcas is permitted. To do it we had to charter a private excursion with a certified company, who I selected based on their primary concern for the animals' wellbeing and safety first, as well as ours. Dream goals are to see Orcas and the Northern Lights in the same day! Or at least...trip! Wish us luck!!! Swimming with Orcas in the warm weather of Mexico was one thing, but would you do this in the winter in the Arctic?? 🥶
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POV: You're an Avatar flying in the Hallelujah Mountains. No VR and no AI required. This is the included zip line at the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon in China! It was my favorite park out of the three there! You can also bungee jump if you really want to fly! Full itinerary for here and hundreds of other destinations from 155 countries traveled on my blog - mylifesamovie.com !
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Ashgabat, Turkmenistan is still one of the most bizarre cities i have been to in the 155 countries I've traveled so far, and the fact that it is purposely "all white" including cars is fascinating to see (strange to try to understand why), but since everyone usually only talks about the colorless city, I decided to show you the even more bizarre colors at night -- neon rainbow! I like to think and hope that the locals got sick of the all white decor rule and chose to show their colors at night, but considering that electricity is unlimited and free for the gov, I'm sure it's their doing...which would still be funny... Anyway, more bizarre things -- as a tourist, you cannot just wander on your own, you have to be with a guide (maybe why there aren't too many night time Ashgabat posts, but I specifically requested to go out to eat at night in local hot spots) Also, everyone loves to report or repeat that it's strange that there's "no people there". There are, but most of them live in regular areas outside of this main commercial capital area... also most people work during the day when tours are happening Sorry not sorry to burst any bubbles! But there's many more fascinating things here than click bait ones! Hopefully this still gets shown anyway 😂 What have you heard about Turkmenistan? Need fuel for my next debunking post!!
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The top searched city for flights right now isssss BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan! I was just there and my top tip is actually to leave Bishkek, and go immerse yourself in the nature and culture of the beautiful country! Don't get me wrong, Bishkek was cool! I found great shopping there (both at a local mall and the traditional market), and the city is pretty, but the nature areas are just, WOW! Don't miss Ala Archa National Park and also Issyk Kul lake area!! Full blog post coming soon! So excited to return here next year! If you want to go here and to all 5 Stans with a really cool travel community, drop a comment or DM and I'll send you the notifications form!
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For all the queens and princesses who aren't getting that royal treatment they deserve at home -- go to Samarkand, Uzbekistan where you can dress up and feel like it at one of the most beaitiful places in the world! Always remember though, you are the main person who can treat yourself like royalty, and you always should! What do you do for yourself to feel like the "royal treatment"? For me it's little things like ordering bubbles on the plane even tho I'm in economy. 😁 Comment "queen" and ill DM you my full travel itinerary and tips for Uzbekistan, including how to book this photoshoot!
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Don’t forget to vote today, preferably for kind, cultured, people with good-morals. 😁 Trust me, I do not want politics in my posts, but once again it seems like politics are always interrupting my travels, and I had to talk about this one! I know I get judged a lot for what I do and wear…but when it’s by a representative from the U.S. gov who is in a country where I’m wearing the local fashion of, and they laugh and make a snarky remark to another minion, that’s where I have to call someone out. Overheard at the train station in Samarkand, Uzbekistan by a couple of my group trip guests, was “Look at that b*tch in pink” by a member of Rubio’s delegation who were there doing security checks for his upcoming visit. The group of horribly dressed older men and one woman then had the joke on them when they were given a tour of a bazaar…where the local fashion I was wearing was prominently on display everywhere. 🫠 Just goes to show that if these Gov officials can talk badly about a U.S. citizen abroad, just imagine what they think of you all back home! So this is my response as a very proud “b*tch in pink”, and this whole situation is a great example of WHY I always purposely wear hot pink on my travels 🤗💖 PS stop starving your own people Marcocito!!!
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Which of these is your travel type, and is it accurate with where you’d like to celebrate Dia de los Muertos in Mexico?

Save this for future trip planning!

This is my 10th-ish year living on/off in Mexico, and I’ve been very fortunate to get to experience Dia de los Muertos in a few different cities! But no matter where you go, the most important thing is that you remember and celebrate those who have passed!!!

You can find all the events happening by searching social for “city name + Dia de los muertos events” 💀😁

Or you can just wander around the barrios or cemeteries! Not joking, the cemeteries are all open and decorated, just be sure to pay your respects and not just go for photos…

Speaking of which, all photos of me are real locations, just with a little enhancement and graphics 😬

Are you celebrating your passed loved ones today? Where??
Which of these is your travel type, and is it accurate with where you’d like to celebrate Dia de los Muertos in Mexico?

Save this for future trip planning!

This is my 10th-ish year living on/off in Mexico, and I’ve been very fortunate to get to experience Dia de los Muertos in a few different cities! But no matter where you go, the most important thing is that you remember and celebrate those who have passed!!!

You can find all the events happening by searching social for “city name + Dia de los muertos events” 💀😁

Or you can just wander around the barrios or cemeteries! Not joking, the cemeteries are all open and decorated, just be sure to pay your respects and not just go for photos…

Speaking of which, all photos of me are real locations, just with a little enhancement and graphics 😬

Are you celebrating your passed loved ones today? Where??
Which of these is your travel type, and is it accurate with where you’d like to celebrate Dia de los Muertos in Mexico?

Save this for future trip planning!

This is my 10th-ish year living on/off in Mexico, and I’ve been very fortunate to get to experience Dia de los Muertos in a few different cities! But no matter where you go, the most important thing is that you remember and celebrate those who have passed!!!

You can find all the events happening by searching social for “city name + Dia de los muertos events” 💀😁

Or you can just wander around the barrios or cemeteries! Not joking, the cemeteries are all open and decorated, just be sure to pay your respects and not just go for photos…

Speaking of which, all photos of me are real locations, just with a little enhancement and graphics 😬

Are you celebrating your passed loved ones today? Where??
Which of these is your travel type, and is it accurate with where you’d like to celebrate Dia de los Muertos in Mexico?

Save this for future trip planning!

This is my 10th-ish year living on/off in Mexico, and I’ve been very fortunate to get to experience Dia de los Muertos in a few different cities! But no matter where you go, the most important thing is that you remember and celebrate those who have passed!!!

You can find all the events happening by searching social for “city name + Dia de los muertos events” 💀😁

Or you can just wander around the barrios or cemeteries! Not joking, the cemeteries are all open and decorated, just be sure to pay your respects and not just go for photos…

Speaking of which, all photos of me are real locations, just with a little enhancement and graphics 😬

Are you celebrating your passed loved ones today? Where??
Which of these is your travel type, and is it accurate with where you’d like to celebrate Dia de los Muertos in Mexico?

Save this for future trip planning!

This is my 10th-ish year living on/off in Mexico, and I’ve been very fortunate to get to experience Dia de los Muertos in a few different cities! But no matter where you go, the most important thing is that you remember and celebrate those who have passed!!!

You can find all the events happening by searching social for “city name + Dia de los muertos events” 💀😁

Or you can just wander around the barrios or cemeteries! Not joking, the cemeteries are all open and decorated, just be sure to pay your respects and not just go for photos…

Speaking of which, all photos of me are real locations, just with a little enhancement and graphics 😬

Are you celebrating your passed loved ones today? Where??
Which of these is your travel type, and is it accurate with where you’d like to celebrate Dia de los Muertos in Mexico?

Save this for future trip planning!

This is my 10th-ish year living on/off in Mexico, and I’ve been very fortunate to get to experience Dia de los Muertos in a few different cities! But no matter where you go, the most important thing is that you remember and celebrate those who have passed!!!

You can find all the events happening by searching social for “city name + Dia de los muertos events” 💀😁

Or you can just wander around the barrios or cemeteries! Not joking, the cemeteries are all open and decorated, just be sure to pay your respects and not just go for photos…

Speaking of which, all photos of me are real locations, just with a little enhancement and graphics 😬

Are you celebrating your passed loved ones today? Where??
Which of these is your travel type, and is it accurate with where you’d like to celebrate Dia de los Muertos in Mexico? Save this for future trip planning! This is my 10th-ish year living on/off in Mexico, and I’ve been very fortunate to get to experience Dia de los Muertos in a few different cities! But no matter where you go, the most important thing is that you remember and celebrate those who have passed!!! You can find all the events happening by searching social for “city name + Dia de los muertos events” 💀😁 Or you can just wander around the barrios or cemeteries! Not joking, the cemeteries are all open and decorated, just be sure to pay your respects and not just go for photos… Speaking of which, all photos of me are real locations, just with a little enhancement and graphics 😬 Are you celebrating your passed loved ones today? Where??
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Anyone else have a bunch of random currency from various countries all over the place? What do you do with it all?? I started using a cheap coupon organizer to keep track of it all, especially since I repeat many of the countries I go to, and it has been so much easier that just a bug wad of colorful bills! If I know I likely won’t return to a country, I usually give the cash away though, or keep a small bill as a souvenir! Never would have guessed my fanciest most valuable wallet would be the $5 one that stores priceless memories from 155 countries! (Well I don’t have cash from all of them, maybe just 50, but still!) What’s your most valuable priceless possession? Also if you’d like to use my shipping link, please comment “rich bc”!
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