As an only child, I've been on many trips with my parents. Traveling one-on-one with each changed how I see them.

The author, an only child, has been on many trips with both of her parents. Recently, she took solo trips with each of them and got to see a new side of each. Courtesy of Hayley Domin. I'm very close with both of my parents, and we have traveled together many times. I took solo trips with each of them and got to see them outside of their Mom and Dad titles. I loved getting to see them as individuals and connect over their own unique interests. As an only child, I really lucked out. My pare...