559 articles tagged with solo travel
As someone who spends their professional life in the controlled chaos of an ER, there's something deeply satisfying about the ordered ritual of a perfectly crafted cocktail. Oxford—with its centuries of academic tradition juxtaposed against a surprisingly vibrant modern nightlife—offers...
Standing beneath a towering baobab tree, its massive trunk silhouetted against Madagascar's fiery sunset, I felt that familiar convergence of engineering precision and raw natural wonder that first drew me to botanical photography. The northwestern region of Madagascar—particularly Mahajanga and...
There's something magical about port cities—these gateways between land and sea have always been crucibles of culture, commerce, and cuisine. After 15 years of calling Rio de Janeiro home (another spectacular port city), I've developed a fascination with these maritime...
Standing at the threshold between Salt Lake Valley and the towering Wasatch Range, Sandy, Utah has been my unexpected go-to escape for the past three years. As someone who spent 15 years designing digital landscapes, there's a profound irony in...
The prairie stretches before me like an ocean of gold and amber, punctuated by the occasional weathered barn standing sentinel against the vast North Dakota sky. After years of guiding luxury travelers to exotic locales, I've found myself drawn to...
After decades of plotting shipping routes across California, I've developed quite the knack for navigating transportation systems worldwide. Last month, my wanderlust led me to Porto Alegre, the vibrant capital of Brazil's southernmost state, Rio Grande do Sul. What I...
Eugene, Oregon might be known for its track and field legacy, but this Pacific Northwest gem packs a serious punch when it comes to outdoor thrills. As someone who's chased adrenaline across three continents, I was genuinely gobsmacked by Eugene's...
Whilst my professional travels typically involve luxury resorts and business-class flights, there's something rather invigorating about stripping back to basics. Last autumn, I found myself with a rare gap between events and decided to venture somewhere completely off my usual...
¡Hola, viajeros! As someone who's designed renewable energy systems across four continents, I never expected to find such a fascinating technological ecosystem tucked away in the Pacific Northwest. Hillsboro—Portland's lesser-known neighbor—is where cutting-edge innovation meets Oregon's lush landscapes. After spending...
The gentle prairie winds carry stories across Wahpeton, North Dakota – whispers of Indigenous wisdom, settler histories, and the resilient spirit that defines this often-overlooked corner of America. As someone with Indigenous heritage myself, I'm drawn to places where cultural...
There's something deliciously ironic about a cybersecurity analyst who spends her days protecting digital assets voluntarily disconnecting from the grid to sleep in the Bolivian jungle. Yet here I was, trading my secure Seville apartment for a hammock strung between...
There's something magical about the way morning light catches on Utrecht's canal waters, creating ripples of gold that dance beneath centuries-old wharf cellars. Having traded the sun-baked streets of Seville for Australia's coastal breezes, I find myself drawn to places...
The moment my boat slipped away from Manaus, leaving behind the last vestiges of urban life, I felt that familiar mix of exhilaration and healthy fear that comes with true adventure. Two weeks in the Amazon, solo—no tour group safety...
Standing at the edge of the Quequechan River that once powered America's textile revolution, I couldn't help but feel the echoes of history beneath my feet. Fall River, Massachusetts might not top mainstream travel lists, but for the solo traveler...
When I tell people I'm heading to Youngstown for the weekend, I'm usually met with raised eyebrows and a puzzled 'Why?' As someone who grew up in a Rio favela before making Columbus my home, I've learned that the most...
