Explore our collection of 182 solo travel articles, featuring expert guides, insider tips, and unforgettable experiences.
The first time I set foot in Kenema, Sierra Leone, I was struck by how dramatically it differed from my usual haunts in Wyoming's geyser basins or Montana's sweeping plains....
When most travelers think of Rhode Island, they picture Newport's gilded mansions or Providence's college-town vibe. But just a 10-minute drive north sits Pawtucket, a former mill town that's quietly...
Standing before Uluru for the first time is a moment that defies scientific explanation. As an environmental scientist who has explored ecosystems across five continents, I can recite the geological...
There's something about standing alone amidst towering vermilion formations that puts life into perspective. After years of family adventures with my husband and daughter, I found myself craving a different...
There's something magical about wandering through Stockholm's cobblestone streets alone, with nothing but curiosity as your compass. After years of family safaris and business trips to tech hubs, I found...
There's something almost mystical about rolling into Newport, Vermont on a motorcycle – the cool breeze off Lake Memphremagog hitting your face as the Green Mountains rise in the distance....
Standing on the shores of Hampton, Virginia, with the gentle Chesapeake Bay breeze tousling my hair, I'm struck by the fascinating dichotomy of this coastal gem. As a conservation scientist...
There's something uniquely special about traveling solo through the American South—a region where strangers quickly become friends over shared stories and sweet tea. My recent spring escape to Greensboro, North...
G'day travel mates! Just wrapped up a ripper week bouncing between Budapest's buzzing urban landscape and Lake Balaton's peaceful shores. Gotta tell ya, Hungary serves up this deadly combo of...
Standing at the edge of the Sahara, watching the sunset paint the ancient mud-brick buildings in hues of gold and amber, I couldn't help but whisper, *'Finalmente cheguei'* — finally,...
As an electrical engineer who's spent years exploring maker cultures across Asia, I've developed a methodical approach to finding destinations that balance technical interest with natural beauty. Sun Moon Lake...
Kuala Lumpur hit me like a sensory tsunami the moment I stepped out of KLIA – a chaotic blend of humid air, sizzling street food aromas, and the architectural clash...
There's something deeply nostalgic about returning to San Francisco as a solo traveler after calling it home for two decades. The familiar fog still rolls over Twin Peaks, but I...
There's something almost mystical about the way the Atlantic crashes against the rugged coastline of Cascais, a rhythm that has called to seafarers and healers for centuries. My grandmother would...
As someone who typically spends his days analyzing soil samples and crop yields, trading my work boots for hiking shoes to explore Perth was both refreshing and unexpectedly familiar. Western...
As a doctor who practically lives in scrubs and sterile environments, there's something profoundly therapeutic about immersing myself in a completely different ecosystem. My recent solo journey to Busan, South...
Standing on the rooftop of my boutique guesthouse in downtown Tehran, watching the sun cast a golden glow over the snow-capped Alborz Mountains, I couldn't help but reflect on the...
There comes a time in every designer's life when we need to disconnect from the carefully curated spaces we create and immerse ourselves in the ultimate designer—nature herself. After years...
When I first landed in Copenhagen three summers ago, I was immediately struck by how the city embodies what designers call 'thoughtful minimalism' – a perfect balance of form and...
The first light of dawn filters through my window at Amankora Bumthang, painting the wooden beams in hues of amber and gold. Outside, prayer flags flutter in the gentle breeze,...