Explore our collection of 182 solo travel articles, featuring expert guides, insider tips, and unforgettable experiences.
Standing on South Tarawa's narrow coral atoll—barely 500 meters wide at points—I found myself at the intersection of climate vulnerability and cultural resilience unlike anywhere I've experienced in my urban...
Standing in Plaza 25 de Mayo as the morning light washes over the pristine colonial buildings, I'm reminded why Sucre earned its nickname 'La Ciudad Blanca' (The White City). The...
Standing at the edge of Gamla Stan, watching the morning light dance across centuries-old buildings reflected in calm waters, I felt that familiar thrill of discovery that has accompanied me...
Five years ago, I found myself in Ella by accident. My research on plant-based medicines had led me through various parts of Sri Lanka, but it was in this misty...
There's something rather poetic about wandering alone among seven million spring flowers. As someone who has documented historic railway journeys across Europe, I've grown accustomed to solo travel, but nothing...
The Ganges whispers ancient secrets as it flows through Rishikesh, carrying centuries of spiritual seekers' prayers downstream. When I arrived here last spring, exhausted from Chennai's corporate demands and seeking...
The Mississippi River stretched before me like a ribbon of copper in the late afternoon sun, its banks aflame with autumn foliage. Standing at the edge of Munsinger Gardens, I...
The thin air of Lhasa at 3,656 meters above sea level hits you first—not unlike that moment when you step onto the field at a high-altitude cricket ground in Dharamshala....
As a psychiatrist who's made cross-cultural exploration a cornerstone of my professional development, I've come to appreciate how travel can be both therapeutic and transformative. While I typically write about...
The rhythm of the road has always been my salvation—the steady hum of tires on asphalt creating a baseline for my thoughts. When I decided to detour through Mitchell, South...
Standing atop Byrsa Hill with the Mediterranean breeze tousling my hair, I couldn't help but feel like I'd stepped into a geological time machine. The ancient ruins of Carthage spread...
The rhythmic hum of the Cessna's propellers faded as we descended toward the dusty airstrip of Maun, Botswana's safari capital. As a physician accustomed to the controlled environment of operating...
When my colleague Sarah asked me to write a guide for her upcoming solo trip to Bogota, my risk manager brain immediately went into overdrive. But after sending her a...
Standing beneath the Matterhorn for the first time is a humbling experience. This iconic pyramid-shaped peak has captivated mountaineers for centuries, its imposing silhouette both a challenge and a siren...
At 64, I've discovered that some of life's most rewarding journeys begin when we venture beyond our comfort zones. After decades of directing travelers at Hawaiian Airlines and settling into...
As a research scientist accustomed to methodical observation, I've found few environments that reward careful attention quite like Brazil's Pantanal. This vast wetland ecosystem—the world's largest tropical wetland area—presents a...
There's something quite magical about discovering a destination that hasn't yet been overrun by tourism. Suffolk, Virginia—a mere whisper in travel circles—captured my heart last autumn when I was seeking...
The speedboat cut through the muddy waters of the Essequibo River like a machete through jungle vines, spraying my weathered face with a fine mist that felt refreshing after three...
There's something uniquely liberating about exploring a city that sits at the junction of urban sophistication and wild natural beauty. Denver—the Mile High City—exemplifies this perfect balance. As someone who...
As someone who typically plans educational family adventures, I recently found myself with a rare opportunity: a solo trip to Mendoza, Argentina's famed wine region. The prospect both thrilled and...