solo travel

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

I Booked a Three-Hour Hotel Room. Here’s Who Else Was There.
The Three-Hour Hourly Room At three in the afternoon, the hotel lobby is next to the high-speed rail station. The LED screen scrolls: Hourly room, three hours, from 68 yuan. A man in a gray jacket hands over his ID, backpack at his feet. The front desk swipes the ID, registers him, and hands him a key card. The elevator goes up to the seventh floor. At the end of the hallway, a linen cart blocks half the way. He swipes the card and enters. The curtains are drawn. The sheets are flat. The air-conditioning vent hums low.
By Jin7 days ago in Wander
All Aboard the Empire Builder
My favorite place has no address. It greets you at the base of the escalator at 11:53 on a Saturday evening and can only be experienced in the liminal landscapes that stretch between its stations - first the city lights that bleed into farmland before hardening into wilder plains, and finally, the climb.
By E. B. Rowland20 days ago in Wander
Chasing Rainbows
If you’re forced, and how utterly terrible must it be if you’re forced to take only a 24 hour vacation, the only choice is to chase rainbows in Dublin, that lynchpin of the Emerald Isle with some of the cheapest flights from Chicago to Europe. As it’s been sung, you can go around the world, from Antarctica to Katmandu, and find an Irish pub—a place you’ll be welcomed with a kind smile and a cold pint. If you’re lucky, you might even get some fiddle, and if you’re really lucky they’ll be some black pudding (okay that one is personal taste).
By Matthew J. Fromm20 days ago in Wander
And Then Silence
Please sit back in relative comfort on the sofa, your hand in my hand, as I start Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness by Smashing Pumpkins. Bright and uplifting, the piano serenades the start of the day.
By Paul Stewart21 days ago in Wander
Join Me for 24 Hours in My Bed
I wake up in my bed, wrapped in my cozy sheets. They are organic crisp percale from Quince. Now that I sleep alone, it’s my job to decide which sheets to buy, so I did a search for comfortable but durable sheets made from organic fibers. Sheets that breathe and keep me cool at night while also being high-quality and natural.
By Jesse Lee22 days ago in Wander
A Night to Remember at Globe Life Field
With the unofficial end of summer drawing to a close soon, yours truly took yet another trip to Arlington, but this one was special. Once I've arrived, I reserved a motel room for two nights, even though the original plan was to stay for one and then return to Arkansas. The temperature down there was in the triple digits. I was already wearing my red Texas Rangers City Connect jersey and hat, since it was City Connect Night. I made my way to Globe Life Field, which was a little over two miles away. It took me at least an hour to arrive there but had to buy myself something to drink along the way. Despite me sweating like a pig, I made it inside GLF. There were plenty of Rangers fans in attendance and a small handful of Angels fans. So, the picture used for this story was perfect. Back in February, I took part in a premium stadium tour of Globe Life Field, viewing a plethora of artifacts, including some from the Rangers 2023 World Series title run. We got to view everything except the World Series trophy. No explanation was given at the time, but I theorized that the organization wanted to protect it as much as possible. This past Friday, it was on display and I had the opportunity to pose right next to it. I counted this as a bucket list item achievement crossed off. I went upstairs to find my seat and was located in right field in front of the foul pole. Since it was City Connect Night, the Rangers Mariachi Band played during certain points of the game. Once the game started, I was 100% invested in it. MacKenzie Gore's performance was stellar but despite this, he earned a no-decision. The game went into extra innings. Thanks to an error from Angels Denzer Guzman, Wyatt Langford hit an RBI double, tying the game at one. He would go on to score the winning run. The final score was 2-1. I was so hyped up about the walk-off win that I high fived a couple of people in the row behind me. It was the first time I attended a City Connect Night game at Globe Life Field and also the first time I've witnessed a Rangers walk-off win. I attended this game to celebrate 25 years as a Rangers fan. The Rangers game the next evening honored the 30th anniversary of the team clinching their first American League West title. I was unable to attend that game, but I wanted to enjoy a fun evening of watching my favorite team play. This was the second Rangers game I've attended overall and the first since I was 13. However, this was the very first game I've attended at Globe Life Field as an adult. I hope to attend more Rangers games in 2027, if there is a next season. One of my goals is to attend an Opening Day or Opening Weekend game. I am my own family. In other words, I can do any activities that makes me happy without any parental figure in my life. Finally, I want to thank Globe Life Field, the hard-working staff there, and fellow Rangers fans for making this both memorable and enjoyable for me. I now consider the Rangers fans as my new family. Win or lose, we'll always support our team. Don't tell anyone I've said this, but we're the best team in the American League West. I'll post link to some videos from the game down below for your viewing pleasure. Until then, happy reading and Go Rangers! https://youtu.be/1DV-caHl0T8?is=71LVEcRzZSQN_0EM
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 23 days ago in Wander
Bruny Island Adventure. Honorable Mention in Twenty-Four Hours Challenge.
Bruny Island is one of those little gems that you only know about if you go looking for it. To get here, you fly into Hobart Airport, probably via Sydney or Brisbane if you're not coming from the Mainland (or North Island, as the locals call it). The next step is to hire a car, drive about an hour to the Bruny Island Ferry, and spend about 20-30 minutes on said Ferry.
By Natasja Rose25 days ago in Wander
Finland and Sweden are connected by train again
After a life-long of flying and making airports pretty much my second home, I now believe that air travel has become increasingly uncomfortable and utterly frustrating. If you have been a traveller for a while, I am sure you will agree. Lately, more travellers are choosing slower, greener alternatives which offer a more relaxed and enjoyable journey than flying.
By Susan Fourtané 27 days ago in Wander
Read when you're in Miami
2/25/25 Mac's Club Deuce, Miami FL You will always be my special friend, Drinking a Jai Alai & a margarita at this dive in my twin's old neighborhood. This was where she had her first legal drink at 21. The first time I came to visit her, we were reunited for the first time in years after we'd left home. She lived in an apartment blocks from the beach with someone she doesn't know any more. Life works like that; we spend so much time with our special friends, lovers, even family members that we don't see again once the tide goes out.
By Joe Nasta28 days ago in Wander
My Mediterranean Odyssey:
I have had the good fortune to travel all over the world, experience different cultures, and visit a great many historical sites. Earlier, I wrote about my travels when I followed in the footsteps of Alexander the Great ; after seeing Christopher Nolan's film Odyssey , I decided to retrace the steps of Odysseus in light of the journeys I made across the Mediterranean Sea, which brought me to a point where history converges. The present account is not meant to be given in chronological order since my visits to these places took place over a period of 20 years, starting when I was living in Germany in 2004 and began traveling and exploring. Rather, I am portraying myself as a traveler searching for a way back home and, at the same time, gaining knowledge and insights through my experiences.
By Chad Pillai2 months ago in Wander
Twenty-Four Hours in My Sanctuary: A Return to Lashio
The Road Back to the Hills It is a small town in a developing nation, currently held under military dictatorship. If you ask ten Western travelers if they have ever heard of its name, maybe three might say yes.
By Neo Zak2 months ago in Wander
Twenty-Four Hours in Arlington, Texas. Honorable Mention in Twenty-Four Hours Challenge.
They say that everything is bigger in Texas. That saying is still true and holds up today. For those that aren't familiar of who I am, I grew up in Arlington, which is west of Dallas. I've always spoke very fondly of where I came from and the things I loved the most about it. In the town of nearly 400,000 residents, growing up in a large city meant that places were easy to find. Arlington is the home of two professional sports teams: Major League Baseball's Texas Rangers and the National Football League's Dallas Cowboys. Their respective stadiums are basically located close to each other. I've been a fan of both teams for decades and continue to support them, win or lose. Back in February, I took a vacation to my hometown for the first time in nearly 15 years. It was an overdue homecoming for me and spent two days down there. On the second and last day of my trip, I took part in a premium stadium tour of Globe Life Field, the home of the Texas Rangers, with a group of people. It was my first time visiting this enormous ballpark. The tour lasted for an hour and a half and for the final half hour, we were led by a tour guide to the field. Kids had an opportunity to play catch, while I admired the field. Stepping foot on an MLB field was a first for me and knocked that item off my bucket list, and yes, I took pictures of the field. Since then, I've gone back home for the second time for Memorial Day weekend, spending three days there. The following is a list of things I would do in Arlington for 24 hours.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 2 months ago in Wander