solo travel

You've got somewhere to go, but no one to go with; solo travel is the nexus of independence and opportunity.

Going Back
I hadn't been back to Truro in years. Since my mother died I had no more reason to visit. I'm not sure what inspired me to go there again; I woke up on this sunny summer morning and got hit by a yearning to drive.
By Christopher Lloyd5 years ago in Wander
In the Middle
I often look back on the busses and mountains in Switzerland. I was somewhere in between. It started off with running in the dirt and on the grass, with a backpack two times the size of me hitting my tailbone to an annoying beat. I was late for my bus to Zurich. One of, I had heard, the most expensive places in the world. I had convinced myself that I’d never make it now, that the bus would leave, and, poor me, I’d have to stay in Amsterdam – forever stoned and full. The thoughts that go through your head during moments of intense panic are always interesting, to say the least.
By Morgan Lucas5 years ago in Wander
My Quality of Life Abroad is Closely Tied to Two Privileges
Upon my last visit to the US, I caught up with many old friends, colleagues, and mentors over lunch. While we fervently talked about what’s happened in our lives since I left the US for France, they all had the same question.
By Anu Kumar5 years ago in Wander
Turkish evisa online application - Express Tourism System
Do you know how to get turkey visa online? What are the different ways for getting the visa? When it comes to how to get a visa for Turkey, there are many options available. Getting a visa for visiting Turkey is easy when you know how to get it.
By Celina Johnson5 years ago in Wander
Mustikkakeitto (Spiced Blueberry Soup) Sorbet
Our sense of smell continues to transport us to our memories, long after other senses have faded. Writing about travel now requires me to tap that sense, for the idea of starting a day in one place and ending it in one halfway around the world sounds these days to me like something I only ever read about in dusty old books. My only real connection to faraway places in the last seventeen months has been in my kitchen, casting spells over the stove.
By Sara Scott5 years ago in Wander
Alone in Wonderland excerpt
Alone in Wonderland is a thru-hiking memoir focused on the Wonderland Trail in Mt Rainier National Park. It published in January 2021 and was awarded the National Indie Excellence Award for the Nonfiction Category in May.
By Christine Reed5 years ago in Wander
Alabamian's Viewpoint Living In California
“It’s dry, hot, and it doesn’t rain. Weather isn’t a thing where I’m from. You won’t see hurricanes or tornadoes. Houses don’t just get destroyed due to the weather.” This is something I’ve heard many times from my boyfriend while we were living in Alabama.
By Stina Journey5 years ago in Wander
The Camino de Santiago Is A Universal Pilgrimage For All
In the summer of 2016, I decided that I would take time out from everyday living to walk the legendary Camino de Santiago. The Camino de Santiago is a network of trails that run throughout Europe with a suggested end goal. The Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, the alleged final resting of St James.
By Samantha Wilson5 years ago in Wander
In the Land of the Snow Queen
In a riverside town in Denmark, a little girl and a little boy become the best of friends. Gerda and Kai both come from poor families, with few toys or shiny clothes to wear, and they never get to ride in carriages. But they have each other. Tending the roses that bloom in the hanging boxes between the gables of their parents’ garrets, they form a neighborly bond. They sit together under the flowers, and in wintertime in the yard below, they pelt each other with snowballs, or stick coins to the windows and peer at each other through holes in the frost.
By Nick Joubert5 years ago in Wander
Florida Journal 2016
June 2nd So last night I decided I wanted to goto the beach today. I figured I'd camp as close to the beach as I could. Boy was that a mistake. I could not find a spot where I was not being eaten alive.
By Robert Frost5 years ago in Wander
The Best Festivals to Take Part in Around the World
Every country has their own special festivals that they celebrate for various reasons. They may be based on cultural significance, modernisation, religion, or of historical importance. It is filled with fun activities and it is the best way to showcase the culture of each city. Some of the top popular festivals include colourful and traditional festivals from India like Onam, Diwali, or Holi. There are french festivals like World Music Day, Bastille Day, and so on. In Spain, the Tomato Festival is the most popular event known worldwide. Likewise, in Australia there is an amazing, upcoming festival called Vivid Sydney.
By Evelyn Adam5 years ago in Wander
My 15 Unforgettable Travel Memories of 2018 – Highs and Lows
My 15 Unforgettable Travel Memories of 2018 – Highs and Lows. All I can say is wow! What a year it was. 2018 was such an active and incredible year for me. This year was all about adventure and exploring new countries. All together 9 weeks, 13 flights, 3 continents, 7 countries, 5 islands, 11 cities, countless villages. Thousands of photos. 33 blog posts. Feelings of all sorts. Happy smiles, crocodile tears, excitement, disappointments. I have encountered them all.
By Jaramie Kinsey5 years ago in Wander