556 articles tagged with solo travel
When most travelers think Pacific Northwest, Seattle steals the spotlight faster than a summer rainstorm. But after spending a week in neighboring Bellevue this past July, I'm convinced this sophisticated suburb deserves star billing of its own. As an expat...
While I'm usually writing about family adventures or classroom-friendly travel, this post comes from a different perspective. After my colleague Sarah shared her incredible yet challenging solo journey through Vietnam's Mekong Delta, I realized there was a genuine need for...
The first time I arrived in Otavalo, my vital signs spiked with that familiar rush of medical adrenaline – but this time, it wasn't from an emergency call. It was the sensory diagnosis of a place alive with cultural richness...
Standing at the edge of Lake Superior, watching the morning mist roll off what appears to be a massive stone giant in repose, I'm reminded why I abandoned my climate-controlled lab for these wilderness excursions. The Sibley Peninsula, or what...
The moment I stepped out of Kualanamu International Airport, Medan slapped me in the face with its intoxicating blend of humidity, exhaust fumes, and the unmistakable aroma of *sambal* wafting from roadside warungs. North Sumatra's capital isn't trying to be...
Standing at the helm of my own journey, I've navigated career crossroads and personal transformations much like the seafarers who once departed from New Bedford's shores. This historic Massachusetts port city—once the whaling capital of the world—offers solo travelers a...
As a surgeon, I've learned that both medicine and photography require the same precise attention to detail – the ability to observe what others might miss. Maastricht, with its cobblestone streets and medieval architecture, offers a similar diagnostic challenge for...
The morning fog lifts off endless rows of tea bushes like steam from a perfect broth, revealing the verdant landscape that has earned Sylhet its reputation as Bangladesh's tea capital. This northeastern gem might not be on most travelers' radar,...
Norfolk, Virginia isn't exactly on most backpackers' bucket lists, but after spending a week exploring this naval town last summer, I'm convinced it should be! This port city surprised me with its walkable downtown, artsy vibes, and—get this—actually functional public...
The sound of waves crashing against pristine shores with not a tourist in sight. That's the promise of Piura, Peru's best-kept coastal secret that I discovered last summer. While travelers flock to Lima's beaches or Máncora's party scene, I found...
Standing on the banks of the Elizabeth River, watching sailboats glide beneath the South Norfolk Jordan Bridge, I couldn't help but appreciate how waterways have shaped this region's identity just as profoundly as its roadways. As an engineer with a...
When my tax advisory work unexpectedly brought me to Kaduna for a consulting project with a Nigerian infrastructure development firm, I discovered a vibrant city that rarely makes international travel lists. Between spreadsheets and client meetings, I carved out time...
Standing at the edge of Bear Paw Mountains as the golden hour bathes the prairie in amber light, I'm struck by Montana's dichotomy—vast emptiness and profound fullness existing simultaneously. Havre isn't on most travelers' radar, and that's precisely what makes...
You know what they say in baseball – sometimes the most exciting games happen in the smaller stadiums. That's exactly how I feel about Schenectady, New York. While everyone's busy swinging for the fences in NYC, this plucky little city...
The heavy iron gates of the former penal colony creaked open, revealing a story far more complex than I'd anticipated. Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni isn't just about its infamous prison history—it's a cultural crossroads where six ethnic communities have woven their traditions into...
