532 articles tagged with solo travel
Standing at the base of Mount Fitz Roy, with the Patagonian wind whipping my hair into a frenzy, I couldn't help but think about the glaciers that carved these magnificent peaks thousands of years ago—and how rapidly they're receding today....
The rhythm of the road has always been my salvation—the steady hum of tires on asphalt creating a baseline for my thoughts. When I decided to detour through Mitchell, South Dakota during my latest Midwest escape, I expected nothing more...
The Amazon rainforest has always fascinated me as both a geological wonder and a living laboratory for human adaptation. When I decided to spend a week in Iquitos, Peru—the largest city in the world inaccessible by road—I knew I was...
Standing atop Byrsa Hill with the Mediterranean breeze tousling my hair, I couldn't help but feel like I'd stepped into a geological time machine. The ancient ruins of Carthage spread before me – a civilization that rivaled Rome now reduced...
The rhythmic hum of the Cessna's propellers faded as we descended toward the dusty airstrip of Maun, Botswana's safari capital. As a physician accustomed to the controlled environment of operating rooms, I've always found a peculiar thrill in surrendering to...
When my colleague Sarah asked me to write a guide for her upcoming solo trip to Bogota, my risk manager brain immediately went into overdrive. But after sending her a 15-page safety protocol document complete with color-coded threat matrices, I...
The morning call to prayer echoes across the Bay of Algiers as I adjust my aperture, trying to capture that perfect moment when golden light washes over the city's white buildings. This is Algiers – *El Bahdja*, the White City...
The humid air clings to my skin as I step off the small Twin Otter plane onto Espiritu Santo's tarmac. Luganville—Vanuatu's often overlooked second-largest city—sprawls before me, a fascinating blend of Pacific Island charm and lingering WWII history. Most travelers...
The first time I stepped off the plane in Seoul, the sheer scale of the city hit me like a tidal wave. Six years and countless Asian adventures later, I've cracked the code to navigating these concrete jungles without breaking...
There's something profoundly humbling about standing waist-deep in an Alaskan stream, surrounded by towering pines and misty mountains, as you feel that first unmistakable tug on your line. After years of chasing fish across three continents, I can tell you...
The Netherlands may be renowned for its flat landscapes and endless horizons, but as someone who finds solace in elevation, I've discovered that the Dutch terrain holds subtle surprises worth exploring. Having grown up gazing at Osaka's surrounding mountains, I've...
The scent hit me first—a complex symphony of dried herbs, rosewater, and ancient stone warmed by the spring sun. Standing in a quiet courtyard away from Shiraz's main tourist arteries, I felt that familiar tingle of discovery that keeps drawing...
At 64, I've discovered that some of life's most rewarding journeys begin when we venture beyond our comfort zones. After decades of directing travelers at Hawaiian Airlines and settling into my Scottish retirement, Madagascar called to me with its unique...
When I first visited Cape Town three years ago, I was expecting beautiful scenery and maybe a few decent hikes. What I *wasn't* prepared for was how this South African city would completely redefine my understanding of adventure travel. Between...
The humid air hit me like a warm embrace as I stepped off the plane in Guayaquil. Ecuador's largest city and bustling port isn't usually the first stop on most travelers' itineraries—many rush straight to the Galápagos or Quito—but this...
