11 articles tagged with solo travel
Auckland surprised me. I expected stunning landscapes—New Zealand delivers those everywhere—but I didn't anticipate how effortlessly this city welcomes solo travelers. During my fall week here, I discovered a place where you can hike volcanic cones in the morning, taste...
Sitka hit me differently than I expected. After years chasing adrenaline rushes and photographing smart cities across Asia, I found myself in this remote Alaskan town where the infrastructure is rugged, the wilderness is raw, and the light—bloody hell, the...
Worcester doesn't make many travel bucket lists, and that's exactly why I love it. During a medical conference in Boston last spring, I took a detour to Massachusetts' second-largest city and discovered something remarkable: a genuine American industrial city in...
As a wildlife biologist who has spent decades studying urban ecosystems, I have learned that some of the most fascinating discoveries occur not in remote wilderness, but in the overlooked spaces between major metropolitan centers. New Rochelle, a modest city...
I'll admit it—when my medical conference in Sioux Falls wrapped up early, Mitchell wasn't exactly on my bucket list. But here's what I've learned after years of solo travel: the unplanned detours often become the stories you tell most. Mitchell,...
Returning to India as a solo traveler felt like coming home and exploring uncharted territory simultaneously. Udaipur—with its shimmering lakes, marble palaces, and palpable spiritual energy—became my sanctuary for a week of deep reflection and discovery. This wasn't just another...
There's something magical about Maine in the fall—when the maple trees burst into fiery reds and golds, and the morning air carries that distinct crispness that makes you reach for your favorite sweater. While Portland often steals the spotlight, Augusta—Maine's...
During my career investigating disease outbreaks across the globe, I've developed something of a sixth sense for navigating unfamiliar transit systems. This skill has served me well in my personal travels, including my recent excursion to Federal Way—a gem just...
¡Hola, viajeros! There's something magical about cities that wear their creativity on their sleeve, and Eugene, Oregon is one such hidden canvas that captured my heart during an unexpected detour last spring. What started as a quick stopover on my...
The moment I stepped into Kumasi's humid embrace, I knew this wasn't going to be your typical African city experience. As someone who's spent years analyzing structural designs across continents, I was initially drawn to Ghana for its remarkable suspension...
When most travelers think of Argentina, Buenos Aires steals the spotlight with its tango-filled streets and European flair. But 300 kilometers northwest lies Rosario, a city that captured my heart during an impromptu weekend getaway last spring. As someone who's...
