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Solo in Old Town Phuket: Why You Should Go Here First
Old Town Phuket is walkable, solo-friendly, and full of good food. If you're arriving with jet lag or want a cultural base before the beach, start here.
Going to the Theatre Alone in London's West End: A First-Timer's Guide
Why I go to the theatre alone, and why it works I spent more than 10 years living in London and working in the city. Then another five commuting in Monday...
First Time Thailand Solo in 2026: My Honest Phuket Travel Guide
Thailand works well for solo travel if you're after comfort and value rather than backpacker hostels and beer buckets. Here's what I learned planning my Phuket trip.
Solo Travel Safety Fundamentals: A Personal Guide for 2026
Most solo travel safety articles give you 84 tips and expect you to remember them all. This guide covers the handful of practices that actually prevent problems.
Buenos Aires Solo Travel Guide: What I Learned from Two Weeks Alone in Argentina's Capital
I spent two weeks solo in Buenos Aires, working from cafes, eating my way through Recoleta and Palermo, and figuring out a city that doesn't start until 9pm.
Solo Gay Travel Over 50: What Actually Changes (and What Doesn't)
Most gay travel guides assume you're 25 and measuring your trip by how late you stayed out. If you're over 50 and solo, you probably want something different.
Dear Jervois, Auckland: A Solo Lunch Worth $23
My Airbnb host in Auckland’s Herne Bay sent me to Dear Jervois. New Zealanders invented the flat white. Coffee…
Best Buenos Aires Neighbourhoods for Solo Travellers: Where to Stay and Why
Buenos Aires splits into distinct neighbourhoods, and choosing the wrong one will cost you time, money, and the chance to see how locals actually live.
Best Buenos Aires Neighborhoods for Solo Male Travelers: Local Vibes & Safety
Buenos Aires rewards solo travelers who look beyond the guidebook. Most visitors pile into Palermo Soho or Recoleta, but…
Where to Stay Solo in Chiang Mai 2026: Quiet Areas & Hotels
Chiang Mai in 2026 is facing a perfect storm. The new Destination Thailand Visa has unleashed a wave of…
Top 5 Solo Travel Destinations for 2026
Five cities where you can walk safely, communicate easily, and plug into good day tours without being herded onto a 40-person coach. My picks for 2026.
Review: Apart San Diego Recoleta, Buenos Aires
When I was planning to visit South America, I kept seeing a reference to “aparthotels” for my Buenos Aires…
Buenos Aires Food: Best lunch spots in Recoleta and Palermo
Buenos Aires has a food culture that rivals the most enthusiastic French or Italian gourmands. Argentinians like to savour…
El Ateneo Grand Splendid: Is the World’s Most Beautiful Bookstore Worth Your Time?
People kept saying, “go to El Ateneo,” and I kept resisting. It’s a bookstore. I like bookstores, but I…
Recoleta Cemetery & Eva Peron: the Top Buenos Aires Landmark?
La Recoleta Cemetery is one of Buenos Aires’ most iconic landmarks, not only for its eerie and elaborate mausoleums,…
Buenos Aires Free Walking Tour: Worth Your Time? (A 50+ Solo Traveler’s Verdict)
On my first trip to Buenos Aires in 2017, I needed context. Fast. As a European, I’d fallen into…
Is Buenos Aires safe? A Solo Traveler’s Honest Assessment (2026)
The straight answer: Buenos Aires isn’t always safe, but it’s manageable with the right preparation and street awareness. Don’t skip…
Téatro Colón, Buenos Aires: 9 things to know before you go
Teatro Colón is the top visitor attraction in Buenos Aires, Argentina. You may find it surprising that an opera…
Darwin to Kakadu National Park: The Ultimate Day Tour Guide (2026)
Be still, my beating heart! Kakadu National Park sits just three hours from Darwin, but feels like stepping into…