Tag: Solo Travel

  • The Often Overlooked and Free Travel Hack: Get Up Early

    The Often Overlooked and Free Travel Hack: Get Up Early

    Some of my best travel memories come from early mornings — crowd-free streets, golden light, and locals heading to school or work. Here’s why getting up early might be the simplest travel hack you’ll ever use.

  • Inspired by Bruges

    Inspired by Bruges

    Inspired by the movie In Bruges, I chose my first trip abroad because it included an overnight in Bruges. The canals, Market Square, Michelangelo’s Madonna, and even school kids on bikes made it unforgettable — retail chains and all.

  • Packing Light: How I Traveled for Two Weeks with Only a Carry-On

    Packing Light: How I Traveled for Two Weeks with Only a Carry-On

    Missed connections and lost luggage convinced me to ditch checked bags. With planning, layering, and a few packing hacks, I managed two weeks in Scotland (plus drones and a video camera) with just a carry-on. Here’s how.

  • Why My First Trip Abroad Was on a Group Tour

    Why My First Trip Abroad Was on a Group Tour

    On my 60th birthday, I found myself in Amsterdam — not at Disney, but waiting for a bus to a cheese farm. My first trip abroad was on a group tour, and here’s what I learned about the pros and cons of traveling this way as a solo traveler.