Explore our collection of 199 solo travel articles, featuring expert guides, insider tips, and unforgettable experiences.
¡Hola viajeros! Ever found yourself with a free weekend and a hunger for some meaningful American history? That was me last fall when a last-minute schedule change left me with...
The moment my tiny propeller plane began its descent over Raja Ampat's scattered emerald islands, I knew I'd found something sacred. Tears welled in my eyes—not from fear of the...
The moment my feet touched down on Majuro's coral-lined runway, I knew this wasn't going to be like my usual Southeast Asian adventures. As someone who's tracked wild boar through...
There's something magical about Cordoba in autumn when the scorching summer heat retreats and the ancient stones of the Mezquita seem to exhale with relief. As a nurse who's learned...
When my risk management conference in Toronto wrapped up early last summer, I made an impromptu decision that would lead to one of my most rewarding solo adventures yet: a...
I've sprinted through crowded Bangkok markets, jogged past ancient temples in Kyoto, and logged countless miles on five continents, but there's something uniquely magical about the rhythm of cobblestone streets...
In my line of work, I've developed an eye for details others might miss. That skill serves me well when investigating archaeological sites across the globe, but it's equally valuable...
I never expected Montgomery to hit me quite so hard emotionally. Standing alone in front of the Legacy Museum, I felt a weight—not of loneliness that sometimes accompanies solo travel—but...
There's something deeply transformative about traversing multiple ecosystems in a single journey. As someone who's spent decades chasing sporting events across continents, I've developed a particular appreciation for how landscapes...
As a physicist accustomed to exploring vast cave systems with my three children, I wasn't expecting much when work sent me to Conway, Arkansas for a week-long conference on educational...
The elephant's trunk grazed my outstretched fingers as our boat drifted silently along the Chobe River. I instinctively held my breath—not from fear, but from reverence. In my years as...
The moment I stepped off the plane in Wellington, the infamous wind tousled my hair as if to say *'Kia ora'* – welcome to New Zealand's capital. As someone who's...
After decades of family travel across continents, I've developed quite an appreciation for those peaceful suburban gems that offer respite from bustling city centers. Sandy Springs—nestled just north of Atlanta—is...
There's something about standing in the shadow of the Andes that makes you feel both incredibly small and wonderfully alive. At 63, I've paraglided over five continents and dived in...
Landing in Barcelona solo last spring was a total *pinch me* moment. After three consecutive seasons of sourcing textiles in Milan, I finally carved out a week to explore this...
After analyzing dozens of potential domestic getaways that offer the perfect balance of natural beauty, cultural experiences, and walkable urban environments, Burlington emerged as the clear statistical winner for my...
When I told my retail buying colleagues I was taking my vacation time to hit up Bolivia's carnival capital solo, they thought I'd lost it. 'Jose, what about Milan Fashion...
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...
