507 articles tagged with solo travel
There's something electric about wandering through a city that isn't on most travelers' radar. Bangui—the riverside capital of the Central African Republic—is exactly that kind of place. After spending 15+ years chasing waves across coastlines from Bali to Costa Rica,...
When most travelers think of coastal getaways, Cincinnati isn't exactly top of mind. But this midwestern gem straddling the Ohio River captured my heart during a recent autumn weekend when I traded my usual seaside haunts for urban exploration. What...
The crisp autumn air carries whispers of literary giants and revolutionary thinkers as fallen leaves crunch beneath my boots. Cambridge in fall is nothing short of magical—a perfect symphony of blazing foliage, intellectual energy, and that distinctly New England charm...
There's something about Auckland that reminds me of my daughter's cricket matches—seemingly straightforward from a distance but revealing layers of intricate strategy and unexpected beauty when you look closer. *Kia ora* from New Zealand's largest city, where I've spent the...
When I first landed in Dakar last December, the warm Atlantic breeze carried notes of mbalax music and the scent of thieboudienne that instantly told me I'd found somewhere special. After five years of exploring European cities from my Paris...
Standing at the threshold where urban sophistication meets raw wilderness, Salt Lake City has captured my heart in ways I never anticipated. As someone who spends her days immersed in interior spaces, there's something profoundly refreshing about stepping into nature's...
When your job revolves around perfectly curated retail spaces and seasonal collection launches, sometimes you need to trade designer showrooms for dirt trails and fresh mountain air. That's exactly what I did during an unexpected work trip to West Africa...
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 reinvented itself as an artistic hub while maintaining its industrial...
The first time I landed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, the cacophony of honking matatus and the vibrant street energy hit me with the same intensity as mile 20 of a marathon – overwhelming yet exhilarating. I'd come to Kenya...
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 processes that formed this 550-million-year-old monolith, but nothing prepared me...
The train lurched forward as we snaked through Sri Lanka's central highlands, the carriage windows framing a theatrical performance of misty mountains and emerald tea plantations. But as we pulled into Ella station—a colonial relic with its weathered wooden beams...
The first time I stepped off the train at Brussels Central Station, I was armed with nothing but my court reporter's notepad and a vague plan to catch a performance at Théâtre Royal de Toone. Within hours, I'd gotten lost...
The first time I visited Seoul, I arrived with my sketchbook and camera, expecting to capture the city's architectural contrasts and vibrant street scenes. What I hadn't anticipated was how profoundly the street food would captivate me. There's something mesmerizing...
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 sort of journey—one of inner exploration. Sedona, with its mystical...
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 myself craving a different kind of adventure—one where I could...