Some countries are just really well geared up to solo travelers and make excellent destinations to explore alone without requiring a travel buddy. The main factor which makes these countries stand out is the ease of which it is to meet other travelers and to have the option not to be ‘alone’. 1. New Zealand… Read More »Top 3 Solo Destinations
A brief story about landing in a new country as a solo backpacker. To me there is no sense of freedom greater than setting out on the road on your own for a spell of protracted global wandering. For me this involved a flight to Bangkok to begin a round the world adventure that would… Read More »Setting out on your own in a new country
Thailand absolutely rocks as a solo travel destination and probably ranks in the top five solo travel destinations in the World* Solo travel went to Thailand in 2011 and visited the islands on the gulf as well as the andaman coast. Here is a brief guide to get you started in the land of smiles.… Read More »The Islands of Thailand Solo – The Gulf Side
Introduction Bukit Lawang is a small village in Gunung Leuser National Park in Sumutra. The village and national park have been made famous by the Orangutans who live in the lush tropical forest. The centre no longer rehabilitates the Orangutans but it still provides a feeding platform area from where you can view these magnificent… Read More »Visit the Orangutans of Bukit Lawang, Sumatra