c/solo-travel-stories

I finally tried a group tour to break the solo travel ice

In my experience, it seemed like a smart move to chat with others. Your mileage may vary, but I ended up in a photo where everyone was paired up except me, which felt pretty awkward.

Packing just a small bag made my solo trips way better

I used to bring a huge suitcase full of stuff I never used. Last trip to Portugal, I forced myself to take only a carry on backpack. It was so much easier to walk from the train station to my hostel. Now I have more time to see things and less stuff to worry about.

I had a standoff with a monkey over my passport in Bali

I was exploring alone in Bali when a monkey snatched my passport right from my hands. I had to trade a bunch of bananas to get it back, which was HILARIOUS to everyone around. What's the weirdest animal encounter you've had while traveling solo?

I still laugh about the time a street vendor in Mexico City mistook my map for a menu.

Waking up with the sun in the Scottish Highlands shifted my entire daily rhythm

I began rising at dawn to catch the first light, and now back home, I've kept that quiet morning time for myself. It's made ordinary days feel just as expansive as those misty mountain views.

Grocery shopping in Tokyo when you can't read any labels is a special kind of panic.

I ended up with what I think is fermented squid paste instead of soy sauce. Now my hostel room smells like a fishing boat.

Question about cooking solo in hostels with limited utensils

What are your best one-pan recipes for such situations?