A Solo Point of View

The 2023 Solo Traveler Reader Survey results are in! Here’s what our survey of solo travelers reveals about why, how, and where you travel.

Our primary reason for traveling is often to discover a destination. Sometimes, we solo travel for healing from loss or grief.

Solo travel for self-care can take many forms. Janice shares a few options people might not think of and her surprising preference.

This guide to solo travel in your 20s delivers the why, where and how of solo travel. It’s different than solo travel in any other decade.

Have you ever wondered about WWOOFing for solo travelers? Enjoy this detailed firsthand account from an organic farm in Israel.

It’s been 20 years since I took my trip of a lifetime but I guarantee, the travel memories do not fade. Long term travel is special.

On a solo trip to Sumba, Indonesia this traveler discovered the true essence of adventure and the power of human connection.

There are times in life when you can’t travel. That doesn’t mean you can’t embrace the spirit of travel from home. Here are 17 suggestions.

I preach the importance of insurance all the time. However, occasionally, I make a travel insurance mistake myself. Here’s what not to do.

Sustainable solo travel is very doable. Here are some easy tips to help you reduce your impact on the planet.

Have you ever wondered what it’s like for an independent solo traveler on a group tour? Here’s my recent experience in Ireland.

Travel without your partner. Take separate vacations. It can be good for a relationship. Guilt is not necessary. Go!

A solo trip is a perfect time to take a journey of self-discovery. Here’s how to use solo travel to become really good at being you.

Travel solo over 60 and gain confidence, discover personal strength and the many benefits of your maturity. Solo travel for seniors is great!

Shake it up. Make life better. By traveling solo, you learn about yourself, become stronger, more independent and develop new interests.

Solo travel is great, but it’s not all rainbows and unicorns. Here are the worst things about solo travel and how to deal with them.

Bree Woolard took a leap of faith and left her corporate job for a solo trip that propelled her to transform her life.

Solo travel myths have a surprisingly long life. Here are 8 common ones that Solo Travel Society members are tired of hearing.

Whether you have a little travel experience, a lot, or none at all, I am here to tell you that you can travel solo.

I’ll never forget the kindness of a local on my first solo trip. Solo travelers share their stories of strangers helping strangers.