503 articles tagged with solo travel
Standing at the base of Meteora's towering rock pillars, I felt the same rush of anticipation I used to get before important tennis matches back in Boise. The difference? Instead of facing an opponent across the net, I was about...
There's something uniquely powerful about standing alone at the epicenter of history. As I watched cherry blossoms flutter across the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, I felt that peculiar duality that solo travelers know well—complete solitude yet profound connection. This...
The first time I stepped off a sept-place taxi into Touba's dusty streets, the contrast hit me like a wave—from Philadelphia's sirens to the melodic call to prayer echoing across Senegal's holiest city. As someone who's navigated emergency scenes for...
Alright fitness fam, let's talk about conquering Bogota's streets! When I first landed in Colombia's vibrant capital last month, I was equal parts pumped and overwhelmed. This sprawling metropolis of 8+ million people sits at 8,660 feet elevation (hello, cardio...
At 61, I've discovered that adventure knows no age limit—especially in Osaka, Japan's vibrant city of contrasts. While most travelers come for the historic temples and world-class cuisine, I found myself drawn to the unexpected adrenaline rush this metropolis offers....
The rhythmic hum of tuk-tuk engines and the colorful blur of matatus weaving through traffic greeted me as I stepped out of Kisumu International Airport last spring. This wasn't my first rodeo in East Africa, but Kisumu—Kenya's third-largest city nestled...
Standing at the base of the Acropolis as the late autumn sun cast long shadows across Athens, I felt that familiar tingle—the one that comes when ancient wisdom and modern adventure collide. As an EMT who's witnessed both trauma and...
The evening air in Chiang Mai carries a symphony of aromas – fragrant lemongrass, sizzling garlic, caramelizing palm sugar, and the unmistakable punch of fish sauce. As I stand at the entrance of the Sunday Walking Street Market, I'm reminded...