solo travel

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

Foreign in a Pandemic- Part One
When I first applied to be an English teaching assistant outside of my home country, it was before the pandemic appeared on a global scale. Mid-January 2020, there were barely whispers of sickness spreading in Japan. Who could have possibly imagined it would have such a grave, continuous impact on the entire globe?
By J. Lee5 years ago in Wander
St Mary’s Glacier… 1 of 14 Glaciers in Colorado
When you picture a glacier, where do you picture? Alaska? Antarctica? Greenland? What if I told you there were glaciers right here in the United States?
By Jessica Uhl5 years ago in Wander
Why I Dove Headfirst Into the Ocean at Midnight
Back in 2016 I was pretty reckless. On a whim, I bought plane tickets to Ireland for a two week time frame knowing absolutely nothing about the country. I had just moved home at age 22 to start pursuing some kind of degree from a local community college, and I was feeling desperate for some kind of adventure.
By Nicholas J Stewart5 years ago in Wander
A Hitchhikers Journey Pt.2
*These stories are honest/raw and may not be for the faint o' heart. The days came and went, from thawing icy mornings, to cool mid-afternoons... and November was already three quarters close to being over.. I'd been writing alot in my journal and taking the time to heal. & although I was in Texas, it was still freezing by the time night had fallen.. and I'd find myself lying awake at night, watching the cold air exhale a faint cloud from my lungs upon every breath.. My sleeping bag was not built for such low temps, in fact it was only a 40 degree protectant.. I figured it'd get warmer within each state I voyaged through, but unfortunately that was not the case... & My boots and shoes now had gaping holes where the soles and padded rubber used to be.. & I'd now accumilated a cute little family of blisters on each foot, and kept getting pebbles and sand stuffed underneath my socks when I walked... which kindly ripped the blisters open over and over... After packing up camp one afternoon, we'd begun walking toward the downtown area of the city we were in to gather some supplies and necessities for Pup & I... After a few miles, a strange little white man pulled into the parking lot dead ahead of me, and got out of his vehicle quite excitedly... where we then met after only a few steps toward one another. He greeted me with a smile and then looked down at Pup.. asking where I got her, etc.... He seemed peculiar in his interest and kinda caught me off guard.. I wasn't really sure what to make of him. He then said, "That's a Thai Ridgeback!, a very rare and expensive breed!..., would you consider selling her? I'm sure folk like you could make use of the money, being out here all alone.." I wrapped the rope being used for a leash a little tighter around my hand, and kindly expressed my zero interest in selling, or negotiating any type of deal for her.. She was now officially; My Road Dawg.
By Mark W. Donovan5 years ago in Wander
The greatest city in the world
The last time I visited Paris, I had braces on my teeth and problematic teenage acne pockmarking my face. I was going through a serious awkward phase and spent most of my days being driven around on a coach packed with 60 other teenagers with similar, life changing problems.
By Lauren Gilmour5 years ago in Wander
Not All Who Wander Are Lost...
I was the farthest from my home I had ever been, on that jade-colored island in the Pacific known as Taiwan. I had been in the air for 12+ hours and by the time my plane landed in Taipei I was nearly delirious.
By Reider5 years ago in Wander
There is nothing louder than silence, Quiet.
After being locked down in one of the most restrictive cities in the United States for most of the year and several tried but failed travel attempts, I finally arrived in Istanbul, Turkey. This city has become my refuge more than once the past 8 years. I still remember the first time I arrived to the great Constantinople, it felt like coming home from a century’s long journey. This city has a soul, if it had a spirit animal it would be a barn owl, old and wise, its vibrant colors are electrifying, mysterious and full of life, always moving, always going, most active at night. This pandemic was starting to take a toll on me, I need now more than ever for the city to calm the storm inside of me. I need my internal battery to be recharged, I need to feel the mundane of normal life again.
By Crystal Lopez5 years ago in Wander
Just me myself and I traveling
Always make the best of things Having family living in different states has always made me excited to go visit them. Traveling is one of my favorite things to do but It can be hard waiting on someone else to go with you. In 2019 I planned a trip to visit a family member living in Orlando. I had never been to Disney World or Universal before and I was so excited to finally have that chance. Until I got the text that my family member planned a trip the same exact week I would be there and yes they knew the dates I would be there way in advance. Obviously, I was terribly upset, but I always look on the positive side of things. I was going to Disney world and Universal!! I decided rather than cancel this amazing trip I had planned I would go anyways. Besides, it was my birthday, I was going to make a dream come true of swimming with the dolphins on my actual birthday, so what if I was alone. My family members loss then.
By Lisa Jacovsky 5 years ago in Wander
5 Tips for Doing Disney World Alone. Top Story - January 2021.
In the Spring of 2018, I embarked on a magical adventure of a lifetime! I became a Disney World Cast Member through the Disney College Program. The DCP is a "paid internship" that allows college students to work at Disney World while getting some of the most valuable customer service experience in the world. While on my program, I worked at Colombia Harbour House in Magic Kingdom!
By Macy Meeker5 years ago in Wander
Project Road Trippin
If you follow me on social media you’ll know that I took upon myself a project that probably no one besides a few people knows what it actually is.
By Martyna Dearing5 years ago in Wander
I'm Ridin' Solo
What makes the perfect trip? Is it the food? The culture? Is it the welcoming smiles that greet you after a long ride or flight that whisper to your soul, that tell you it was all worth it? Immersing yourself in the local culture? Some may even say the sights that glaze across their eyeballs as they marvel at the landscapes, architecture and overall beauty of the location. Me? Well, it's quite simple. The thought of experiencing AT LEAST one major trip alone.
By Steelo Chris5 years ago in Wander
What Japanese Culture and Being an Outsider Can Teach You about Writing
As far back as I can remember I’ve always wanted to be a gaijin. Gangster, I meant Gangster. But, you see, I’m gaijin. I’ve always been gaijin. And I think it’s about time that all writers claimed the word gaijin as their own.
By James Garside5 years ago in Wander