solo travel
You've got somewhere to go, but no one to go with; solo travel is the nexus of independence and opportunity.
Solo Tripping to Disney World
In the summer of 2017, I did something completely unheard of for me... I took a solo trip to Walt Disney World. You see... I love just about everything Disney and have since I was the age of 3 (I wore out my Betamax copy of Mary Poppins after watching pretty much daily). And as many Disney World travelers will share, it's a great experience to share with friends, family, loved ones... Everyone really. And at the time I decided to start saving for this trip five years earlier, it was to share with a special person, my boyfriend. It was meant to be a surprise, 5-year anniversary trip and proposal all in one. I had everything planned down to the moment I'd propose. We'd go have a wonderful time at the parks, and him being a huge fan of horror and haunts and scare zones and I would propose in front of the Haunted Mansion, symbolizing the two of us: Me being Disney and him being the Horror man.
By Patrick Anderson4 years ago in Wander
How to get over the fear of solo travel. Top Story - January 2020.
Everyone should travel solo at least once in their life. It is a very rewarding experience that will leave the traveler feeling more confident and capable. Recently, I went on my very first solo travel trip but it took me a few months to feel comfortable enough to travel on my own. I get it, traveling alone can be scary especially if you are a woman. In fact, if someone had asked me two years ago if I would ever travel alone my answer would have been a definite "no". But oh how the times have changed. I have compiled a list of the top five biggest reasons people (and my past self) are afraid to travel alone and how to get over that fear. Let me start by saying that there are so many reasons to travel solo and only a few keeping people from the world. People travel solo not because they can't find someone to go with them, but they make the conscious choice to do so. Even if you prefer to travel with someone else, life is too short to wait around for others.
By Dani Hendrix4 years ago in Wander
Traveling to a Foreign Country on Your own: What I learned about myself
First let me preface this story by saying, this was not my first time out of the country. I had been to Europe and Costa Rica prior, but under supervision with structured timelines and rules. I was excited yet nervous to say the least. I decided to trek back to Europe again -- my dream destination! I bought my tickets and planned my trip and realized, with excitement and nerves that I would be doing this all by myself. Tips and tricks I can give to the person reading this who might want to be brave and try a trek like this by themselves too is, PLAN, PLAN, PLAN! Just because you are going on your own does not mean it is easier to just do whatever you want to do and go with the flow. Yes, you can have a little of that, but if you truly want to make the most out of your experience, plan out your goals. Where do you want to go while you’re there? How much time do you have for your trip? How much money do you have?, etc. It is important to ask yourself these questions so you can have the most optimal trip as possible. Personally, I really wanted to go to Paris and see the Eiffel Tower which I so recommend and I wanted to go into a country I had not been to before, which happened to be Luxembourg. I decided to spend two weeks in Germany, see some friends and family living there and immerse myself in the culture as best as I could. If I could recommend a packing list, here it would be:
By Makayla Richards5 years ago in Wander
Tips for Camping
Tips for Camping Whether you are a camping veteran or you are going for the first time, it is important to bring the right supplies and gear for your camping trip. Here are some tips to make your excursion the easiest and most comfortable possible.
By Dennis McKonkie5 years ago in Wander
Helgafell
When it comes to taking a holiday I am either ridiculously over-prepared—I’m talking a binder filled with things to do and see and directions on how to get there from the hostel, possibly even a planner telling me what to do on which day—or hopelessly flying by the seat of my pants. My second visit to Iceland found me somewhere in the middle of the preparedness spectrum—I had a few ideas roughed out and vague directions, but would soon find myself terribly lost. On two separate occasions I found myself wandering the various paths of Elliðaádalur in search of Heiðmörk, an area that promised to provide a nice day adventure, but according to some locals, was actually a place for teens to go to fool around and buy drugs. In retrospect, it’s probably a good thing that I missed out on that experience, but crossing various highways and trekking through countless neighbourhoods guided only by my cell phone’s compass app wasn’t the best way to spend my time.
By Postit Fox5 years ago in Wander
The Hardest Part of Travelling That Nobody Talks About
If you're a regular reader, you've probably realised my absence in the last couple of weeks. For that, I can only apologise, but getting back into every-day life has been challenging. I've been back in my home country for a month or so now, and I have been experiencing emotions and difficulties I've never had to face before. Everyone talks about the build-up and excitement of going away, but what about coming home?
By Daisy Louise Carter5 years ago in Wander
A Different Kind of Success
As people it’s natural we go through a number of unique and sometimes confusing phases of life. We are creatures consistently fleeting to and craving change. New seasons often bring new people, new ideas, and new opportunities that are continuously building themselves on top of each other. Sometimes leading to futures and moments we hoped for and other times to lessons we didn’t know we needed.
By Ashley Falzoi5 years ago in Wander
Solo Travel for Women Is Not 'Brave'. Top Story - November 2019.
Since being back in home, I have been working with temp agencies. I don't want the commitment of a full-time job because I've been hooked on travel. I take any job that comes up; bar work, waitressing at weddings, teaching, activity camps. Anything to help me purchase that next flight out of here...
By Daisy Louise Carter5 years ago in Wander
Why You Should Walk the Camino de Santiago
In 2016, I had the adventure of a lifetime. I walked the epic Camino de Santiago Frances. The Camino de Santiago Frances is an incredible 700-kilometer trek across Nothern Spain. The trail begins in France at Saint Jean Pied du Port and crosses the mighty Pyrennes into Spain.
By Samantha Wilson5 years ago in Wander