Create a hyper- personalized itinerary for travel in a thoughtful 4-step method. In this article, I use my own solo trip to Seattle to demonstrate how to set your intentions, plan your journey, customize your itinerary, and push past your comfort zone for an unforgettable adventure. Great information for solo travel in Seattle!

Discover the numerous reasons why people choose to walk solo in this blog post. From physical health benefits to mental well-being advantages such as reduced stress levels and enhanced creativity, there are countless compelling reasons to embark on a solo long-distance walk. Step outside and experience the wonders of walking alone.

You are in very, very good company if you feel pre-trip jitters and the frightening discomfort of travel anxiety before you embark on any kind of trip or vacation. It's normal to worry before you leave home. Travel is a change that distances us from our comfort zone.

Shortly after completing my first solo journey, I discovered Jenny Mowbray's book, Solo Travel in a Relationship. I thought, THIS is the book any woman in a relationship who is even remotely intrigued by solo travel needs to read! It validated every feeling and every question I had before, during, and after my journey.

I’m not afraid to try something new especially when it has something to do with travel and wellbeing. That doesn’t make me immune to feeling frustrated or even incompetent while learning – in fact it invites it.

I admit, I had a bit of a freak out the morning that my 4-day solo hike began.

As I drove the 3 hours to the starting point of my walking journey, I fully expected a typical last minute wave of anxiety.

Vancouver Island is a nature and outdoor lover’s paradise! With many ways to actively explore its rugged beauty, spending time deep in the forest on a solo walk is my idea of a soul filling adventure.

There isn’t a common denominator or single reason for wanting to travel solo. I asked a couple of people in my life about their solo travel motivations and, along with my own reflections, discovered three very different reasons for solo travel.

I’m embracing the growth and novelty motives in my life at home. For me that means lots of learning and trying something new. I’ve decided to lean into the idea of solo travel.