507 articles tagged with solo travel
There's something profoundly humbling about standing alone in the heart of Australia's Red Centre. The ochre earth stretching to meet an impossibly blue horizon, the ancient whispers of the land carried on the warm breeze, and the knowledge that you're...
Well, folks, would you believe that one of South America's most charming colonial cities can be experienced for less than what you'd spend on a fancy dinner back home? When I first landed in Sucre—Bolivia's constitutional capital with its gleaming...
The moment my feet touched down on Tobagonian soil, I felt the island's pulse—steady and strong, like a healthy heartbeat beneath my EMT-trained fingertips. After a particularly grueling winter shift schedule in Philadelphia, I'd prescribed myself the ultimate remedy: seven...
There is something profoundly spiritual about the red earth of Moab that speaks to ancient connections between humanity and landscape. As I stood at the trailhead of Slickrock, the morning sun illuminating the vast sandstone playground before me, I couldn't...
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...