Solotravel Stories

Alexis wasn't the same after the tragedy.. witness what becomes of her and become a part of her life changing course! By sandhali Wickramarathne

A girl goes to the cost of California in the Monetary bay, to go on a scuba trip of a lifetime.

This is a short piece I wrote last year for a friend's travel blog about my travels so far.. as last year I embarked on a eight month solo trip around the world as an eighteen year old girl fresh out of High School. This short piece details my lessons learnt so far and how I was feeling about my trip at the time.

Jimmy finds a weird thing outside in the garden. He gets down to check it out, and something extraordinary happens!

Unexpected things can happen when you travel alone.

Peace of mind comes I'm the form of many different things. But this time it came from being in a sea of a million people.

Shelby travels solo for the first time on an airplane, she encounters people on her daunting trip, some pleasant and some not so pleasant as she conquers her fear of traveling alone

this is a true story all of it us really but enjoy

I came to get away from my complicated life and found my peace of mind. Written for #SoloTravel.

Traveling creates memories that last a lifetime with people you travel with and people you meet. However, travelling alone is another story. Creating memories alone is one that will shape who you become and who you discover inside. MARRIOTT TRAVELER CONTEST #SoloTravel

A vacation to Goa turned into a profound journey of self-discovery. It was more than a getaway; I experienced serene beaches, bustling markets, and hidden village gems. This journey balanced isolation and engagement, leading to peaceful moments, thrilling activities, and unexpected friendships. Embracing Goa's warm beaches and vibrant culture transformed my view on solo travel.

What do you see in the face of darkness? Monsters? Vast emptiness? The unknown? Or something else, something greater. Liberation? This is a story about a girl who finds a greater thing by simply looking around her... Hope you enjoy!

Staring at a panicked woman across the street caught up in the crowds, evidently lost, Maria reminisces about her first time in Paris alone.

During the first half of 2016 I embarked on a solo eight month trip to South-East Asia and South America. I left as a shy, naive eighteen year old girl and returned to Australia a much more outgoing, confident young women. This book aims to detail some of the experiences I had during my travels, some tips for other travellers, particularly the solo women kind, and my realisations along the way. A 'coming of age', or 'finding yourself' memoir if you will, although I hope you take away much more than this observation from Gypsy Dreams. If so then my purpose in writing it will have been fulfilled.

"Only for a long while." Says the wild. "For I'll be back and with you" ~{ Cover done by @amber-amelia }~ *She's an amazing designer* ~Short story (Done by me) ⚠️*WARNING EXTREMELY DEEP*⚠️

I spent a few days in Rome in September, 2011. This is the account of my time spent there. A bit of culture, some adventure, a lot of valuable knowledge for future travelers, and all with a dash of my humour thrown in.

An American college boy joins a teenage Filipina and her family for a beach day that they will never forget.

A life affirming hike in Costa Rica's oldest rainforest.

**SUBMISSION FOR MARRIOTT'S TRAVEL BRILLIANTLY CONTEST** All Farrah wanted was a tour of Seattle that incorporated places from her favorite books (Fifty Shades of Grey, After and Twilight). However, her electronic tour guide--Twerp--had other ideas. He was determined to take Farrah on an unforgettable vacation experience. How did he do it? Read this 900+ word story to find out. It's sure to make you smile. (This story is dedicated to my grandma who recently passed away. The Christmas before she died, I bought her an animated parakeet--which she loved. That parakeet is part of the inspiration for this story). The mission of the Travel Brilliantly Contest was to write a 500-1000 word story describing how artificial intelligence could positively change the world of travel.