507 articles tagged with solo travel
While most travelers come to Siem Reap with visions of ancient temples and sunrise at Angkor Wat, I've discovered there's a thrilling side to this Cambodian destination that many visitors miss entirely. During my recent winter getaway, I ventured beyond...
Standing amidst the boulder-strewn landscape of Hampi, gazing at 14th-century ruins while local vendors set up their morning wares, I couldn't help but see the parallels between this ancient trading hub and our modern marketplaces. One month and thousands of...
In my line of work, I've developed an eye for details others might miss. That skill serves me well when investigating archaeological sites across the globe, but it's equally valuable when exploring literary landscapes closer to home. Bangor, Maine isn't...
I never expected Montgomery to hit me quite so hard emotionally. Standing alone in front of the Legacy Museum, I felt a weight—not of loneliness that sometimes accompanies solo travel—but of history, struggle, and ultimately hope. Montgomery isn't just another...
There's something deeply transformative about traversing multiple ecosystems in a single journey. As someone who's spent decades chasing sporting events across continents, I've developed a particular appreciation for how landscapes shape both athletic traditions and cultural identities. This past winter,...
The morning call to prayer echoes across Kandahar's ancient skyline as golden light spills over mud-brick walls that have witnessed millennia of history. I stand atop my guesthouse roof, camera in hand, watching this city of contradictions awaken. After years...
Paris and I have maintained a rather passionate love affair for over three decades now. My first visit in the late '80s—a professional excursion to examine a collection of 18th-century porcelain—ignited what would become countless return journeys to this magnificent...
The morning light filters through the downtown streets of Boise as I sip my locally roasted coffee, mapping out my shopping adventure for the day. Having spent years traveling to plateau regions for stargazing, I never expected Idaho's capital to...
As a physicist accustomed to exploring vast cave systems with my three children, I wasn't expecting much when work sent me to Conway, Arkansas for a week-long conference on educational outreach. Yet this mid-sized college town nestled between the Arkansas...
Toronto isn't just about the CN Tower and Ripley's Aquarium, folks. Like any perfectly executed dish, this city's true flavor comes from the subtle notes that only locals know how to appreciate. After spending three summers exploring this Canadian metropolis...
The humid air hits you like a warm, wet blanket the moment you step off the plane in Paramaribo. But it's not the capital where the real Suriname reveals itself—it's in places like Lelydorp, just 18km south, and the vast...
The elephant's trunk grazed my outstretched fingers as our boat drifted silently along the Chobe River. I instinctively held my breath—not from fear, but from reverence. In my years as an EMT, I've witnessed countless moments where life hangs delicately...
The first time I stepped foot in Sao Paulo with my 10-year-old son Max, I felt like we'd walked into an animated feature film where every frame burst with vivid colors and unexpected characters. This wasn't the Brazil of travel...
The moment I stepped off the plane in Wellington, the infamous wind tousled my hair as if to say *'Kia ora'* – welcome to New Zealand's capital. As someone who's navigated night patrols in Calgary's winters, I thought I knew...
After decades of family travel across continents, I've developed quite an appreciation for those peaceful suburban gems that offer respite from bustling city centers. Sandy Springs—nestled just north of Atlanta—is precisely that kind of treasure. With its riverside parks, cultural...