How do you get past the fear of a first solo trip? Know your “why”. Use this guide. And take inspiration from these first solo trip stories.

Fewer tourists. Unique travel experiences. There are lots of reasons to travel off the beaten path. Here is how to do it well.

Solo house sitting can be a great option when you travel. For both sitters and homeowners, here’s how to set yourself up for success.

Travel in a foreign language can be a challenge but with these 10 tips you’ll get by just fine traveling even if you don’t speak the language

Eating alone is one aspect of solo travel that some people really don’t like. Here are a variety of options and ways to enjoy dining alone.

Here are my best river cruise tips as well as advice from readers to help you make the most of your solo river cruise.

Solo travel by train. So many advantages. Here are the tips to make it great plus stories from our community.

What’s a solo traveler to do at night? Lots, including things that are social and some that make alone time special. Here are 13 options.

Itching to enjoy the thrill of your first solo trip? Here is everything you need to know for successful first time solo travel.

Travel solo in retirement and discover new ways to live your third act. Here are some surprising tips on travel for retirees.

Arriving in a new country alone can be overwhelming. Here are tips to get through that first-day solo travel anxiety.

Airports can be crazy! Here are tips for check-in, getting through airport security like a pro, and packing strategies to make it all easier.

The hostel experience is democratic, social and safe for solo travelers. Here’s what it’s like to sleep in a hostel.

Men travel solo but are often ignored by travel writers. Here, with help from a male solo traveler, is advice for men traveling alone.

Given that it will be one of the biggest items in your travel budget, what is the best accommodation for solo travelers? Here are 8 options.

Solo travel is many wonderful things. But it can also be challenging and difficult at times. Here are some expert tips for stress-free solo travel.

8 destinations in North America. 8 international destinations. All of them great destinations for first time solo travelers.

Creative travel is growing. It focuses on local arts as an entrance into a culture. Here are 10 tips to travel more creatively.

Worried you’ll be lonely traveling solo? Here’s some great advice on how to travel alone without being lonely and enjoy the social side of solo travel.

While solo travel disasters make great stories, they are no fun to live through. Here’s solid advice on preventing or dealing with them.