Explore our collection of 182 solo travel articles, featuring expert guides, insider tips, and unforgettable experiences.
While I typically find myself beneath the vast, star-studded skies of rural plains, my recent expedition to Mexico City revealed an urban landscape with its own unique constellation of experiences....
There's something wonderfully liberating about standing beneath the gleaming Gateway Arch as a solo traveler, watching the Mississippi River flow past while plotting your adventure through a city that perfectly...
The moment my boots hit the coral-colored concrete of George Town's harbor front, I knew this wasn't going to be your typical Caribbean experience. After years of exploring ancient temples...
The moment my feet touched the warm, rust-colored sand of Tozeur, I knew I'd found a place that defied my expectations. After two decades of global wandering, this Tunisian desert...
As I stood watching the Atlantic waves crash against the seawall near Hassan II Mosque, I couldn't help but think of my mother's restoration work on historic buildings back in...
While I'm neither solo nor female, my 22 years with the FBI have equipped me with a particular set of observational skills that prove useful when assessing safety in unfamiliar...
As someone who's been visiting Bangkok regularly for over a decade, I've watched countless solo travelers navigate this magnificent chaos with varying degrees of success. While I'm not a woman...
G'day fellow wanderers! If you've been following my journey from the dusty caves of New Mexico to the sun-soaked shores of Australia, you know I'm always chasing that next off-the-beaten-path...
There's something *magnifique* about arriving in Amsterdam during spring. The canals shimmer with golden light, tulips burst from every corner, and the city pulses with an energy that's both welcoming...
I've spent decades exploring the world through the twin lenses of environmental science and cultural immersion, but nothing quite prepared me for the understated brilliance of Perth as a digital...
While I'm not a female traveler myself, my years exploring Southeast Asia and conversations with countless solo women adventurers have given me unique insights worth sharing. As a public defender...
I'll never forget the moment my daughter asked me why I hadn't written about solo female travel when so many of my readers were women exploring the world alone. Truth...
The first thing that hit me as I stepped off the train in Poznan wasn't the crisp autumn air or the golden light filtering through the centuries-old architecture—it was the...
While I'm typically writing about traveling with three kids in tow, this past spring I found myself with a rare solo opportunity when my wife needed to attend a tech...
There's something magnificently moody about Seattle in autumn. The way the mist clings to the evergreens, how the Space Needle pierces through low-hanging clouds, and that distinct scent of coffee...
The turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea stretched before me as my plane descended into Cancun International Airport, a sight that always brings me back to that pivotal childhood trip...
Standing at the threshold of Jemaa el-Fnaa as dusk descended, I watched the ancient square transform from a sleepy afternoon gathering to a vibrant nocturnal ecosystem. My data visualization work...
The morning mist still clung to the Mekong River as I sat cross-legged on my guesthouse balcony, watching the town of Luang Prabang slowly stir to life. Saffron-robed monks moved...
I've always believed that the best travel stories begin with a bit of fear and end with newfound confidence. That's exactly what happened when I landed in Barcelona last summer...
I've always believed that the most transformative journeys are the ones that push us beyond our comfort zones, and my two-week solo adventure along the Trans-Siberian Railway to Lake Baikal...