solo travel
You've got somewhere to go, but no one to go with; solo travel is the nexus of independence and opportunity.
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 Christopher Harris3 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 Garside4 years ago in Wander
What it Means to Have No Conviction Application in Australia?
Introduction If you are on the fence about conviction vs. non-conviction or how it can affect a visa application, this article may be worth your time. Conviction and no conviction in Australia, NSW, etc. even for seemingly harmless things are undesirable. Because things like “speeding fines” or “drunk and disorderly” can pose a major challenge during the processing of visa applications.
By TechsSocial4 years ago in Wander
Know What All Amenities The Hotel In Pune Offers You
Are you in Pune? Are you looking for the best lowest price guarantee? The fare for the hotels are highly friendly and also price worthy. The price differs from one point to anther within a limited price. So it is time to book now and also launches the safe and sound measures. After the booking is done with one of the trusted places make sure you are up with the presentation.
By theyouth1234 years ago in Wander
Solo in Ireland
I read Scarlett by Alexandra Ripley close to twenty years ago. The story starts where Gone With the Wind ends. Scarlett and Rhett appear to be over for good. Tara is no longer the safe haven of her childhood, but rather a place full of memories and heartache. Scarlett is alone, no longer wealthy, and in need of healing and a fresh start. She decides to go to Ireland where her roots are. She wants to make peace with her past.
By Kelly Risley4 years ago in Wander
Me Time Hiatus!
Me time Hiatus!!!! All I want to do is get away and find myself again. I have been on a spiritual journey for quite some time and I have been trying to figure out how I was going to get some real me time! My dream is to go on a 3-6-month hiatus; no phones or social media just me, the beach, the sunset. But that is not realistic right now, so I settled for a weekend in Phoenix, AZ. My birthday weekend in April of 2020 was when I planned to take my trip. I worked hard for a year and the closer It got the more excited I got. Everything was planned, finalized, and paid for at least 2 months ahead. I told myself I would not let anything get in the way and I would not cancel on myself, I was important enough.
By Marcia O'Flynn4 years ago in Wander
Solo Home Run
I identify as a threadbare gypsy soul, satiated only by travel. Travel sets me free in a way that nothing else does. It sets me free from my anxiety, it sets me free from my depression, it sets me free from the everyday stresses and responsibilities that can really wear one down. The interesting dichotomy of this however, is my near obsessive need to plan out every "leisure" trip that I take. This includes weeks of research, budgeting, packing lists, and connecting with locals prior to my arrival. I have been extremely fortunate in my life reaching back as long as I can remember to have been given the gift of travel. My parents instilled in me a love of experiencing new places before I could even speak. By age five, I was writing hotel reviews in crayon and drawing "maps" of the routes we would take from our home to our destination. By 20, I was blessed enough to have visited 24 different countries and a good deal of the United States as well. And while I do love sharing these experiences with family and friends, there is definitely something special about taking a trip all on one's own. The travel time alone, whether a road trip or a flight, gives you the opportunity to attune yourself to what's on the road ahead and you do not have to answer to anyone or anything but your own sense of wanderlust. It's a beautiful thing, really.
By Jennifer Fox4 years ago in Wander
Ancestral Voyage.
A year ago, I developed pain, warmth, and swelling in my right arm after a heart cath. For 3 days I attempted to treat the pain with a cool compress and pain medication. I figured it was just pain from the heart cath. I had them before, never through the artery in my wrist. I didn’t want to miss my granddaughter's 1st birthday party so planned on contacting my doctor the next day if it didn’t get better. During the party, my arm began to swell even more and turn red. My mother-in-law advised me to go have it checked just to make sure nothing was wrong. When I arrived at the Emergency room the nurse told me it looked like I had a blood clot. An ultrasound was performed on my arm and my artery was blocked from my wrist to my shoulder. One more day and I may not be here, writing this story about where I would go on a Solo trip. Before my hospitalization my answer would have been Walt Disney World in Florida which had been a dream of mine. But my daughter and son-in-law made that dream a reality. After the close call they didn’t want me to wait to fulfill my dream. After 47 years I finally got to see Disney World and meet Mickey Mouse.
By S. L. Yarbrough4 years ago in Wander