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Solo travel might be one of the most fulfilling things you can do, but it can also turn into one of the loneliest, especially if — like many of us — you’re shy, an introvert, or don’t speak the local language. But the good news is that it doesn’t have to be. Believe it or…
There’s no question that travelers are still hitting the road on their own. According to the Visa Global Travel Intentions Study, one in five travelers went solo on their most recent vacation in 2015. A separate survey by MMGY Global found that millennials are especially up for going it alone, and that many insist on…
Paquera on the Gulf of Nicoya; Photo courtesy of Nalea J. Ko Arenal Volcano stands 5,437 feet above sea level, overshadowing the town of La Fortuna, which is about two hours from Costa Rica’s capital, San Jose. The town is called “The Fortune” because it was spared from the volcano’s deadly 1968 eruption. It’s an…
Flickr/oscarhermawan People go to Vietnam for a few reasons—the culture, the beaches, and the food among them. But there’s also a certain something else to it. Maybe it’s the lush landscape of the country that, not too long ago, was torn apart by war. Or maybe it’s the open-armed hospitality of people who, again not…
Photo Credit: Rashi Kalra, Flickr Many people have a preconceived idea about the “typical” solo traveler. He’s young (usually in his 20s or early 30s), Western (from Australia, North America, or Europe), and he’s male. And while there are plenty of young Western men hitting the road on their own, today’s typical solo traveler isn’t…
Walkways at the Rockhouse Hotel, Negril, Jamaica Some of the greatest travel writers in the world have been espousing the benefits of solo travel for decades, and it is evident that the number of travelers venturing alone is on the rise. A study conducted by LastMinute.com discovered that one in three traveled polled planned to…
It had been a while. I mean it had been too long, really. Ten years ago, after taking my first international solo trip abroad to Spain, I swore I’d return to that country — soon, I said. But then came jobs and partners and dogs and all of that — life just kept on happening.…
Photo Credit: Rashi Kalra Traveling alone can be a wonderful experience as you’re not limited by the agenda of a companion. This leaves you free to explore the world as you want to. It means you can do the things you want to do, and you don’t have to worry about someone else looking on…
