503 articles tagged with solo travel
The ferry pulled away from Woods Hole, and I felt that familiar mix of anticipation and calm wash over me. As a solo traveler who's explored coastlines from Portugal to Japan, there's something uniquely special about an island that's simultaneously...
The first time my boots touched the dusty trails outside Jericho, I felt like I was walking through the pages of history itself. At 260 meters below sea level, Jericho isn't just the world's oldest continuously inhabited city—it's a gateway...
As I stood in the shadow of Matsumoto Castle's imposing black walls, a gentle autumn breeze carried the scent of roasting chestnuts from a nearby vendor. The crowds that typically flood Japan's popular destinations were noticeably absent here, replaced by...
Montana conjures images of vast wilderness, towering mountains, and endless skies – not necessarily vibrant urban exploration. Yet tucked between the state's natural wonders lies Great Falls, a riverside city that caught me completely by surprise during a recent cross-country...
Hey fellow budget wanderers! After spending a combined six weeks bouncing between these two Southeast Asian powerhouses last year, I'm finally putting together the guide I wish I'd had. Both cities captured my heart in completely different ways – Bangkok...
The invisible line dividing nations has always fascinated me. As someone who's cycled across Southeast Asian borders and navigated countless immigration checkpoints, I find border towns particularly captivating—these liminal spaces where cultures blend and transform. The Laredo-Nuevo Laredo crossing between...
Standing at 4,229 feet, Killington Peak offers one of New England's most rewarding summit experiences, all within striking distance of charming Rutland, Vermont. As someone who typically navigates startup hubs and corporate meetings, trading my blazer for hiking boots in...
The moment I stepped into Lelydorp's central market, my senses were instantly transported back to my grandmother's kitchen in Yokohama. That familiar symphony of spices—ginger, galangal, and turmeric—dancing through the humid air. But here in Suriname's second-largest town, just 20...
The first time my running shoes touched the rust-colored dirt paths winding through Eldoret, I understood why this place produces marathon legends. The air here at 2,100 meters feels different—thinner yet somehow more nourishing, like the perfect thread tension on...
Standing at the edge of Tehran's northern neighborhoods, gazing up at the imposing Alborz Mountains, I felt that familiar rush of anticipation I've chased since my childhood 'urban adventures' with Dad. Only this time, I wasn't exploring St. Louis neighborhoods...
The autumn leaves were performing their annual color symphony as I stepped off the bus in Rockford, Illinois – a city that perpetually lives in Chicago's shadow yet pulses with its own distinct heartbeat. I've spent years sketching urban landscapes...
There's something cosmically perfect about the juxtaposition of vast oceanic horizons and the digital workspace. As someone who has spent decades studying celestial bodies, I've found that the rhythmic percussion of waves against shore creates the perfect white noise for...
There's something profoundly transformative about connecting two seemingly disparate worlds through the simple act of walking. My journey from the bustling textile hub of Faisalabad, Pakistan to the jaw-dropping cliff edge of Preikestolen, Norway wasn't just a physical traverse across...
There's something deeply satisfying about pairing two completely different destinations in a single trip. It's like listening to a perfectly crafted album with contrasting tracks that somehow flow together. This past fall, I crafted my own travel mixtape by spending...
The taxi driver's weathered face creased with confusion when I mentioned my destination at Brisbane International Airport. 'Nauru? You're sure that's where you're headed?' It wasn't the first doubtful reaction I'd received about visiting the world's smallest island republic—a remote,...