solo travel
You've got somewhere to go, but no one to go with; solo travel is the nexus of independence and opportunity.
Homeward bound
Almost a year in the RV with two crazy cats and I haven't completely lost my mind. I'd be lying if I said it hasn't been one hell of a ride along the way. Between the adventures and struggles along the way, having views similar to this along the way make it that much better. Some days, I need to just get out of it. Get away from the same four walls that seem to occasionally close in on me. For which, I'm grateful for the people that I've chosen to be surrounded by. Those that are willing to listen to those silly rants and then allow me to join them on random trips to the store for a quick escape and not having to take the very thing I need escaping from with me. Yet, I find myself wanting to get back to it as quickly as I left it because it brings me the same amount of joy and peace. Knowing that it's mine and if I ever get bored of the place I'm in, I can quickly pack everything up and move on to the next place. A place where I can sit outside by a pit of literal fire during the midwest Autumn weather and know that I'm okay. I made it another day and I didn't have to leave my home behind to enjoy it.
By the nomadic trio6 years ago in Wander
Venturing into Terra-Incognita
As I sit in my room while we are in the midst of a global pandemic that has devoured thousands of people across the globe, my mind wanders off to the days when we were free enough to travel across the globe and have adventures. I am not sure what the future holds for me in the post-covid era so I want to utilize this time to write about my travel experience to Europe. This was my first time traveling alone and it was an exciting experience. The solo-travel inspiration came from a friend who traveled alone before and booking a tour group to do it came from another concerned friend who feared for my safety. I felt safer booking a tour that made all the arrangements as a first-time solo traveler. I grew up in many cities as my parents were always moving across the country. A predominant part of my childhood memories consists of packing, unpacking, moving, adjusting to a different climate-culture-people and then bidding them adieu as if my entire life was teaching me to let go. To some, it was a broken childhood and to some, it was a life full of new experiences but to me, it was all I had. What I really wanted in life was to escape, to dream, to do more, to be more and travel all the distant and friendly lands. This felt like my chance to live my dream, so off I went to London.
By Devika Pathak6 years ago in Wander
The beginning
Well, we have to start from the beginning, which is the day I left Washington State on February 22, 2017. With a 40L backpack, no real plan, and no intentions of returning. I was in such disbelief when I packed my backpack and was on the way heading to the airport. It was such a surreal feeling. Knowing this is everything you have ever wanted, but terrified of the unknown. So after going through security and boarding the plane, I sat down and realized there was no one else on this plane. I won the lottery that day the whole cabin was empty. I can say this was the best flight I have ever had in my life. I slept over all three chairs, stretching in the aisle, plus the amazing flight attendants. Being up amongst the clouds seeing the world from a whole new perspective. I had a sense of knowing I was on the right path, and I have never looked back.
By Meagan Meredith6 years ago in Wander
Top 5 Places to Travel Alone
Tuscany, Italy Tuscany, Italy is a popular travel destination for its picturesque countryside, historical sights, and beautiful buildings. The capital, Florence, which is Italy's largest city, is home to a number of world-known architectural masterpieces, including Michelangelo's" David" sculpture, Leonardo Da Vinci's "Last Supper" and the Duomo basilico.
By Rafael Escobar6 years ago in Wander
LA Baby
Chapter 1 I’m not intelligent to know all about zeros and ones (binary code) however I am smart about some things. Having survival skills has helped me along the way and I learned ‘street smarts’. Thieving is easy if you know what you are doing. Food at the corner store, easy. I did it without food stamps and a large backpack half empty out of the clerk’s field of view. Didn’t care too much about cameras and I went early in the morning. I’m in Los Angeles, California taking seasoned seaweed off the bottom rack stashing them for breakfast. Kimchi. I’ll drink water from the mission on Skid Row because I’m too lazy to take the chocolate milk. All week I’ve been waiting for my new EBT card. It doesn’t matter which state you have your card in and if you shut up about it you’ll have an advantage in other states sometimes. I have to be quick, no lollygagging.
By Jennifer Hughes6 years ago in Wander
I Took My First Self-Road Trip In The Pandemic
On September 8th, I started packing in advance for my first road trip. I gathered my makeup, movies, and my road trip playlist was comprised of 14 hours worth of songs. I was excited to begin a trip all by myself. To get the experience that I can have the control of my transportation, to stop at any time I wanted to. There were moments when I was a passenger that I wanted to stop and see something that caught my eye, but I couldn't do that. Now I could indulge into a little sight seeing without having to disrupt anything since I was the driver, I could have my own rules.
By Samantha Parrish6 years ago in Wander
Why everyone should take at least one solo trip in their life.
I should start off by saying, all my life I have always been too scared, or too worried to do anything out of my comfort zone. I have always been terrified of heights, I had never been on a plane... but have always been terrified of the thought of it. I found it hard to do anything alone and especially wanted my family with me wherever I went.
By Britney Miracle 🌞6 years ago in Wander
Freckles Abroad
“The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.” - Saint Augustine Those of you who know me, know I'll be spending a year in London and that I intend to spend my time wisely in the UK, studying and traveling. Adventuring, if you will. In fact, my adventures have already begun.
By Gabrielle R. Lamontagne6 years ago in Wander
