528 articles tagged with solo travel
Standing at the confluence of the Missouri and Platte rivers, Omaha exists in that fascinating liminal space between Midwest charm and urban sophistication. As someone who's spent years exploring the intersections of history and modernity in cities worldwide, I was...
The first time my camera lens caught the golden light washing over Algoa Bay, I knew Port Elizabeth had stolen a piece of my heart. This often-overlooked gem on South Africa's Eastern Cape offers a photographer's playground where rugged coastlines...
When I first moved from Louisiana to São Paulo for love, I never imagined how deeply I'd fall for Brazil itself. Porto Alegre, the vibrant capital of Rio Grande do Sul, has become my favorite solo getaway when I need...
The moment my ferry approached Santorini's crescent-shaped caldera, I understood why poets have spent centuries attempting to capture its beauty. Those iconic white-washed buildings perched precariously on volcanic cliffs, their blue domes mirroring the Aegean's impossible azure—it's a vista that...
Growing up between Florence's Renaissance splendor and Canada's rugged wilderness gave me a unique lens through which I view destinations often overlooked by mainstream travel circuits. Aurora, Illinois—a city I initially visited for a database migration project—surprised me with its...
The moment I stepped into Tayrona National Park, my camera became an extension of my soul. This slice of Colombian paradise—where the Sierra Nevada mountains crash dramatically into the Caribbean Sea—offers a photographer's playground of contrasts. Dense jungle canopies give...
If there's one thing I've learned in my years of bouncing between Kyoto's serene temples and Asia's pulsating metropolises, it's that the true character of a city reveals itself after sunset. Jakarta—a sprawling concrete jungle that admittedly doesn't top many...
After years of chasing Formula 1 circuits across the globe, I've developed a knack for finding the soul of a place beyond the tourist façade. Saudi Arabia has recently opened its doors wider to international visitors, and Medina—the second holiest...
The moment my feet touched Mahajanga's rust-colored earth, I felt that familiar sensation—the one that signals I've arrived somewhere with ancient wisdom to share. This coastal gem on Madagascar's northwestern shore isn't just a waypoint on the tourist map; it's...
Folks often rush through Sparks on their way to Reno's bright lights, but that's a mistake I won't let you make. Twenty years into my travels across this beautiful country, I've found that the sister cities in Nevada's high desert...
Standing on the banks of the Susquehanna River at dusk, I watched Harrisburg's skyline transform as artificial light gradually claimed dominance over the fading natural glow. As an astronomer accustomed to remote observatories, Pennsylvania's capital offered a fascinating juxtaposition of...
Standing at the confluence of the Mekong and Se Don rivers, Pakse offers a perfect gateway to Southern Laos that won't drain your bank account. During my recent week-long leave from Border Patrol duties, I traded security checkpoints for checkpoints...
As someone who spends half her life in airports and corporate lobbies, I've developed a particular appreciation for cities that can be navigated without the hassle of rental cars. Erie, Pennsylvania might not top most travelers' bucket lists, but this...
The cacophony of Kinshasa hits you like a symphony of organized chaos—motorcycle taxis weaving through traffic, vibrant fabric vendors calling out prices, and the unmistakable rhythms of Congolese rumba floating through the air. This sprawling metropolis on the banks of...
The midnight sun cast an ethereal glow across the Arctic landscape as I stepped off the train at Abisko Turiststation. The station's humble appearance belied the magnificent wilderness that lay beyond - a pristine expanse of tundra, mountains, and crystal...
