The Best of Solo Travel

Solo Travel allows time for contemplation.

This is the “Best of Solo Travel” resource page.

Solo travel is an experience like none other. It allows you to enjoy a place on your own terms – without the distractions or schedule of others. It gives you time for contemplation and personal growth.

On this page you’ll find links to posts that explore the “why“ of solo travel. Further down, you’ll find solo travel stories that share with you just how wonderful it can be.

Over on the “Travel Alone – where and how” resource page, you’ll find posts about solo travel safety, how to travel alone tips and suggestions of the best places to travel alone.

Thoughts about Solo Travel

Solo Travel Means…

What does solo travel mean? Well it means many things to many people. Here’s my take and that of the Solo Travel Society.

Solo not Selfish: “Secure your own oxygen mask first…”

Is solo travel selfish? It’s been suggested on occasion so I decided to address it head on – with the help of 16 members of the Solo Travel Society on Facebook.

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Glad You’re Not Here:

Home is Where Your Heart is.

This post is from my personal journal. Traveling solo is wonderful but it is always nice to return home. Home, where the people you love – and therefore your heart – reside.

Solo Travel and Four Obstacles to Your Personal Legend

Living the life you were meant to live – the life of your dreams – is not always easy. But it is possible. This post kicks off April’s theme: solo travel and pursuing your personal legend.

Should I Stay or Should I Go

This is a story from the heart. It’s not a solo travel story but a story that explains why I travel solo. It’s a story about long term travel. My hope is that it inspires you to take the trip of your dreams.

Travel with the Wit of an Adult and the Wonder of a Child

Take a moment to recognize the truly remarkable, the really valuable, even if it’s free. A child can do it. So can you.

Yes, I've ended up doing things in my travels that I never expected - like rock climbing in Austria.

Ten Truths I tell My Friends about Solo Travel

What are my concerns about solo travel? What are my strengths and weaknesses? Here you go. I reveal all.

Solo Travel: a ticket to freedom at any age.

Take a break. Choose freedom. Solo travel is great at every stage of life. Find out why.

Solo Travelers are Sexy

At a dinner party the other night, the discussion turned

Travel Solo in Silence… at least some of the time.

Imagine choosing not to speak for a day and then continuing it for 17 years. John Francis did just that. In this TED Talk he explains how much he learned. I think its a great video for solo travelers.

Solo Travel Stories

El Camino de Santiago: a volunteer shares his story

A chance encounter delivers us a wonderful story about volunteering on El Camino de Santiago. A big thank you to Rick who I met on a plane to Orlando.

Solo Travel to Canada: a one day tour of Montreal

Something old. Something new. From Old Montreal to the Museum of Contemporary Art I give you a one day tour of Montreal, complete with pictures.

Solo in London: a trip to Shakespeare’s Globe

A unique glimpse into Elizabethan England through a trip to Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.

How to Dig for Clams: the Bay of Fundy

A peaceful excursion into a traditional lifestyle on the Bay of Fundy. Great for those who travel alone.

Full clam digging gear and tools.

Blurred Borders and the Peace Corps

This is the final post in the “Blurred Borders” series. This time I take you to Washington and the Smithsonian Folklife Festival to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Peace Corps.

I travel solo for the company.

I often meet people as I travel but this one day on Cape Cod was better than any I have ever experienced. Meet Skip, Jeanette, Laurie, Jim and Brad.

Hostel Stories – the good, the bad and the ugly.

Hostels are great for solo travelers. I love hostels but there are some that are actually horrible. Here are some stories – the good, the bad and the ugly.

My Magical Mystery Tour – it’s not what you think.

Solo in Liverpool, my magical mystery tour in Liverpool didn’t involve any psychedelic buses. It was all about the magical people of this city with an extraordinary past.

Climb Tonina With Me – an Extraordinary Mayan Pyramid in Photos

Climbing the spectacular Mayan ruin of Tonina – all in photos.

I made it to the very top.

Travel Solo for a Rocky Mountain High

While the focus of my trip to Utah was the Sundance Film Festival, how could I go to Park City and not go skiing. I am so glad I did. Blue skies, great snow and a skiing buddy. I’m not sure if it was the altitude but I came off the mountain higher than a kite

And, if you’d like more information, there’s always The Solo Traveler’s Handbook.