Solotravel Stories

"You are different, and more than a friend to me." When Ayush takes a flight from Mumbai to Dublin, he expects a classic solo adventure filled with historic libraries, ancient ruins, and atmospheric Irish pubs. What he doesn't expect is a chance encounter with Iryna, a graceful traveler from Poland left stranded without phone data in the middle of the city. Spontaneous plans turn into shared journeys through the misty landscapes of Glendalough, the ancient mysteries of Newgrange, and the dramatic cliffs of the Dingle Peninsula. But as their unforgettable journey nears its end at Galway Airport, a sudden embrace and a hidden note left in her wake reveal that their path was more than just a simple holiday-it was the beginning of a beautiful, unexpected chapter.

"How fate decides things for us, isn't it?" When solo backpacker Ayush connects with Grace on Couchsurfing, he only expects a budget-friendly stay in Galway. Instead, he finds an unexpected travel partner ready to break her daily routine. Together, they embark on a spontaneous road trip across Ireland and Northern Ireland-sharing coffee, camping under starry skies at Kylemore Abbey, and exploring the Giant's Causeway. A true travel diary about spontaneous adventure, shared wine on quiet balconies, and the bittersweet magic of turning an introvert into a friend you'll never forget.

One woman, a hot car, hot weather, hotter playlist, and endless miles of road ahead...a short vignette about my #Supernatural obsession and what an impact being on your own can have. Also an entry for the #SoloTravel contest.

Sometimes it's a journey to get your ride-or-die. This is my entry for the Mariot #solotravel contest. It's about overcoming travel anxiety to get to your destination.

"What do you remember the most? What's the one thing that stood out to you?" "The colours..." "Colours? Can you eloborate?" "Sure."

Coming here, I wanted to get lost. I wanted to be so alone I had no choice but to discover myself, as well as this beautiful, vibrant country. A sample contest entry for Marriott Traveler.

Check out the experience of a single woman travelling to her dream destination all alone.

A dream of self-love and discovery turns to one of reality.

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

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 series of short love letters to all the glamorous cities I've visited. This is for the 2018 #SoloTravel contest.

I had an itch. A terrible, disgustingly, distracting one that picked at me like a woodpecker to a tree. Peck, peck, peck. The kind of itch that terrified me and compelled me all at once to give in. Was I brave enough to scratch? Bold enough to give into an urge that seemed impossible? After all how long can anyone really resist a call that clings to your very skin.

Single mom loses her only daughter. A solo trip to Greece changes everything.

This is for the challenge the main characters name is jewel

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!

This is one of my entries for the #SoloTravel competition for Marriott

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.

The journey will be long, but in the end, it's going to be worth it. Without a doubt. For the SoloTravel contest

Hello, My name is Hannah. I'm 24 years old and traveled the world alone since 18. I've been to many places. Here's my perspective. It has its pros and cons. This is for the Solo Traveler writing contest. Shout out to Marriott Traveler Hotel!. I hope everyone enjoys reading my experience if anyone is interested I can make a nonfiction story of traveling the world. Me in the Pics by the way.

We all get travel jitters before a big trip, especially if solo traveling. As in traveling on your own and you only got your back, you have a lot of what ifs and worst case scenarios in your head and makes you think "It's too scary I won't do it". I wrote this piece to encourage myself (I don't know which category to put this so I just chose poetry) months ago who's cowering in traveling and thought I'd share it to you. Thank you for reading! -M