I joined 25 strangers for a weekend trip off the grid in a remote town. Stepping way out of my comfort zone paid off.

As I've gotten older, I've learned to embrace rare chances to step out of my comfort zone. This time, it was by disconnecting in a remote area abroad with a group of people I didn't know. Allie Hubers I traveled to a remote part of Sweden to celebrate my friend's 30th birthday with 25 strangers. We quickly bonded through late-night conversations as we disconnected in the Swedish countryside. Pushing myself outside my comfort zone reminded me how rewarding it can be to embrace the unknown. W...