A Solo Point of View

You can learn a lot about a destination through its cuisine. Here is a selection of our culinary travel experiences around the world.

When choosing a travel destination, inspiration can come from many sources. Art, history, music, books, films, tv: solo travelers share what inspires them.

The importance of travel to developing countries was on my mind when I picked Morocco as a destination. And what a rich experience flowed from that choice!

I love my bike. It’s not a fancy new one and I bought it secondhand, but it allows me to indulge in two passions: solo travel and cycling.

Freedom. Independence. Personal growth. Here are the top three reasons given by experienced travelers for why we love solo travel.

A solo traveler shares her story of walking the Camino Frances route of El Camino de Santiago and what she learned over 800 km and 37 days.

A fabulous trip to Morocco and a return home full of questions given the circumstances around travel and COVID-19. It’s a saga.

We asked members of the Solo Travel Society about meaningful travel and they shared the many ways in which solo travel delivers.

What companies treat solo travelers best? The anticipation is over. Congratulations to the winners of the 2019 Solo Travel Awards!

Are carbon offsets legitimate? Does travel seriously affect your carbon footprint? Here’s my conclusion after days of research on carbon offsets for travel.

There’s not a lot out there specifically on solo travel for men, so I reached out to readers for a male perspective.

When I was unexpectedly asked, “Why do you travel?” I consulted the Solo Travel Society for their thoughts. Here are the themes that emerged.

Solo travel can help us understand the true desires of our hearts and souls. Two authors share their perspectives on solo travel as a spiritual journey.

We need solitude. Yet it can be difficult to find. Here’s the value of solitude, how solo travel delivers it and top destinations where you’ll find it.

Why do we visit sad places when we travel? To remember? To honor? To celebrate? I believe it’s for all these reasons plus one more.

A first-time solo traveler finds peace, freedom, liberation (and a lot of great chocolate!) on her 9-week grand solo adventure.

Approaching a birthday containing a big round number, I asked the Solo Travel Society: Do you travel solo to celebrate birthdays or other milestones?

Are you a curious person? Do you love the learning side of travel? Then have a read on what, where, how, and who travels to learn.