Solo Travel Archives • Page 24 of 25 • Jessie on a Journey

Dingle, Ireland: The Outdoor and Adventure Destination You Shouldn’t Skip

While I’m not saying you shouldn’t spend a few days in Dublin and see what all the hype is about, there are many other worthwhile destinations in Ireland that many backpackers seem to skip over. One of these places is Dingle, Ireland. And, in my opinion, it should be on every Ireland travel guide. It’s…Read more...

Biking and Rafting in Yangshuo, China

Yangshuo, China, is a great place to visit if you want to get out of the big cities and experience some outdoor beauty while still feeling like you’re near civilization. While this is a big tourist destination (I stayed on what is known as “West Street” because so many Westerners go there), its smaller town…Read more...

Riding the Crazy Train: How I Almost Killed Someone on the Long Island Railroad

So I recently realized exactly why I am not nice to people on the train. Aside for the fact that I like having the whole seat to myself when riding the Long Island Railroad in New York and I usually get stuck sitting with someone strange, I also have been trying to keep my record clean…Read more...

Photo Essay & Tips for Little Italy, New York

If you want to fully experience Little Italy in New York make Mulberry St. your focus and begin walking down it starting at Broome St. and heading towards Canal St. Nearest subways: Take the 6 to Spring St. and walk east 2 blocks to Mulberry Take the N or R to Prince St. and walk east…Read more...

Backpacking Europe: Route Planning & Train Schedules

I remember when I was planning my solo backpacking adventure through Europe the most difficult thing for me to figure out before-hand was the train schedule, especially when I wanted to check to see if particular sections of my route were doable or if I would reach a particular destination before dark. For example, in…Read more...

Photo Essay: A Day in Tangier, Morocco

When I was backpacking Europe I spent some time in Tarifa, Spain, the most southern tip of the country. From there, you are able to take an express ferry over to Morocco which takes about an hour. At the ferry terminal in Morocco, I was able to hire a guide for 20 Euro to show…Read more...

Meet Jodi Ettenberg, Former Lawyer Turned World Traveler

Meet Jodi Ettenberg, travel photographer and founder of Legal Nomads, a travel site that follows her adventures (and mis-adventures!) around the world. Jodi is a former lawyer from Montreal who quit her job to become a marshmallow-addicted globe trotter. What inspired you to start traveling? I saw a documentary on the trans-Siberian trains when I…Read more...