Tag: Solo Travel

Why I Travel: My #YesAllWomen

Amy Gigi Alexander Amy Gigi Alexander

After she was raped, Amy Gigi Alexander couldn't even leave the house. Now, she travels the world solo. Here's why.

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The Quiet Traveler

flowers window Sophia Dembling

Sophia Dembling doesn't travel to meet people. She finds other rewards.

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Tips for Solo Travel

With the right approach, traveling solo can lead to self-discovery and new friends -- even a likeable congressman

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The Coolness of Strangers

Travel writers love to celebrate the kindness of strangers. Tom Swick considers the silent, unheeding majority.

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On the Perils of Travel Writing

On the Perils of Travel Writing Photo by David Farley

David Farley broke into the New York Times with a story about an eccentric Italian village. When he returned, he feared being chased out by torch-bearing villagers.

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Confessions of an Introverted Traveler

Confessions of an Introverted Traveler Photo by Sophia Dembling

Sophia Dembling has a different style of traveling, and she's tired of hiding it

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Video: Jeffrey Tayler on His New Book, ‘Murderers in Mausoleums’

Jeffrey Tayler discusses traveling from Moscow to Beijing, "drink by drink."

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Video: Jeffrey Tayler on Why He Started Traveling

Jeffrey Tayler pedaled more than 1,000 miles down the Grand Trunk Road in India, a journey he chronicled for World Hum.

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Wanderlust

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Some struggle to separate love and lust. Elisabeth Eaves has had a harder time distinguishing love from wanderlust.

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Return to Nepal

Return to Nepal Photo by Rob Verger

Rob Verger spent a semester studying in Nepal. Years later, he returned, alone, and found a different place.

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Six Degrees of Vietnam

Julia Ross went to Vietnam seeking relaxation and a place to recover from a breakup. She found a whole lot more.

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My Travels, My Feet

After taking one too many headless torso shots of herself, solo traveler Sophia Dembling started snapping photos of her feet around the world, from the Grand Canyon to Red Square.

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As a Woman, Can I Really Travel Without Much Fear for my Safety?

Vagabonding traveler Rolf Potts answers your questions about travel

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Why I CouchSurf

The first time she crashed at a stranger's home, Kristin Luna feared she'd wind up an Agence France-Presse headline. Now she looks forward to sleeping on others' furniture -- and not just to save money.

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The Back of the Bus

sumatran highway Photo by James Gagen, via Flickr (Creative Commons)

Laurie Gough reflects on a classic travel experience: The bus ride through a developing country. Cue the bumps, flat tires and Lionel Richie tunes in the jungles of Sumatra.

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On a ‘Round-the-World Trip, Should I Travel Alone or With a Companion?

Vagabonding traveler Rolf Potts answers your questions about travel

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Women’s Travel E-Mail Roundtable, Part Twelve: Hitting the Road

All this week, four accomplished travelers -- Stephanie Elizondo Griest, Liz Sinclair, Terry Ward and Catherine Watson -- talk about the rewards and perils of hitting the road alone as a woman.

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Women’s Travel E-Mail Roundtable, Part Eleven: (De)Parting Words

All this week, four accomplished travelers -- Stephanie Elizondo Griest, Liz Sinclair, Terry Ward and Catherine Watson -- talk about the rewards and perils of hitting the road alone as a woman.

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Women’s Travel E-Mail Roundtable, Part Ten: Ode to the Mother Road

All this week, four accomplished travelers -- Stephanie Elizondo Griest, Liz Sinclair, Terry Ward and Catherine Watson -- talk about the rewards and perils of hitting the road alone as a woman.

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Women’s Travel E-Mail Roundtable, Part Nine: Girl Power, and the Get Up and Go

All this week, four accomplished travelers -- Stephanie Elizondo Griest, Liz Sinclair, Terry Ward and Catherine Watson -- talk about the rewards and perils of hitting the road alone as a woman.

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