I’ll never forget the kindness of a local on my first solo trip. Solo travelers share their stories of strangers helping strangers.
Travel Beyond Your Comfort Zone to an Enriched Life
Travel beyond your comfort zone to your emotional and intellectual stretch zone. Travel to see the world and home anew.
Kerwin McKenzie on Air Travel Today
Kerwin McKenzie, airline industry insider, travel expert, author, and speaker talks about his love of aviation and air travel today.
A New Way to Find the Solo Trip of Your Dreams
Check out our new searchable trips page for no or low single supplement options and a chance to win a great prize!
Kristina Liu on the Power of Travel and Transformation
Kristina Liu, author of “The Inside Out Journey: An Elusive Search for Self Across Three Continents,” talks about travel and transformation.
A New Direction for Solo Traveler

After almost 13 years of providing solo travel information, inspiration, and advocacy, it’s time for us to move in a different direction.
Solo Travel Quotes for Inspiration & Motivation
A collection of solo travel quotes, with thoughts about how they apply to travelers, questions they raise, and inspiration they provide.
Slow Travel: Tales, Tips & Meaning
Explore the joys of slow solo travel. Here’s what it is, three fun slow travel stories, and tips for your own slow travel experiences.
Top Solo Travel Posts of 2021 and All Time
To start the new year I have compiled the top solo travel posts of 2021 and the most popular solo travel posts of all time on Solo Traveler.
Win the “Guess the Destination” Giveaway!
To end 2021 on a positive note, we have an incredible giveaway for you. One lucky solo traveler will win an 8-day trip from Explore Worldwide!
16 Best Poems About Travel and Life
Here are 16 of the best poems about travel. They raise questions, share the joy of travel, and remind us not to take it for granted.
Solo Traveler Insiders: We’re Having a Party!
The Solo Traveler Insiders are having a party and you’re invited! Entertainment, giveaways, games, and more: get all the details here.
Free Accommodation: Try a Home Exchange
Have you considered a home exchange as a way to reduce travel accommodation costs? Experienced home exchangers offer tips and advice.
Travel Health Emergencies: Stories of Health Care Around the World
Travel health emergencies are more challenging than medical problems that happen at home. Here’s my latest plus stories from readers.
Solo Traveler Reader Survey Results: What You Had to Say
Here are the 2021 Solo Traveler Reader Survey results. Here’s what you had to say about travel, COVID-19, and more.
Get Your Black Friday Travel Deals Here!
We’ve got some great Black Friday travel deals for you, including deep discounts on trips, planning tools, and other travel products.
River Cruise in the South of France: Avalon Waterways Review
Here is my Avalon Waterways review from my recent trip on their Active and Discovery cruise southbound on the Rhone River.
Tours and Cruises Offer “Choose Your Own Adventure” Option
It’s traveler’s choice with tour and cruise companies that offer a variety of excursions. Not your average tour.
Have Your Say! Take the 2021 Solo Traveler Reader Survey
Please share your thoughts and suggestions for Solo Traveler in our annual Reader Survey. Help us advocate for and serve you better!
A Solo Point of View: Versions of Self
A solo point of view from a backpacking trip in Sri Lanka, reflecting on the joy and freedom of fleeting relationships formed along the way.
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