My husband of 20 years unexpectedly asked for a divorce. Since then, I've traveled to 21 countries and my life is better than ever.

In the six years since my divorce, I've traveled to 21 countries, including Belgium (pictured).Courtesy of Lisa VanderVeen. After 20 years, my husband blindsided me and said he wanted a divo… [+3862 chars]

My husband of 20 years unexpectedly asked for a divorce. Since then, I've traveled to 21 countries and my life is better than ever.

My husband of 20 years unexpectedly asked for a divorce. Since then, I've traveled to 21 countries and my life is better than ever.

My husband of 20 years unexpectedly asked for a divorce. Since then, I've traveled to 21 countries and my life is better than ever.

My husband of 20 years unexpectedly asked for a divorce. Since then, I've traveled to 21 countries and my life is better than ever.

My husband of 20 years unexpectedly asked for a divorce. Since then, I've traveled to 21 countries and my life is better than ever.