Solo Train Trip Through the Heart of Europe - FemaleSoloTrek
From Bari’s coast to Budapest’s bridges, this solo train trip reveals how slow travel connects you to the land, its people, and yourself.| FemaleSoloTrek
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From Tirana’s bunkers to Berat’s thousand windows, discover the top 15 things to do in Albania. I’ll even steer you to some hidden gems to explore. When I first arrived in Albania, I felt like I had stumbled into a secret—a land where mountains meet the sea, where cobblestone alleys whisper history, and where every cat in a café seems to want to adopt you. This Balkan treasure rewards the solo traveler with authenticity, affordability, and adventure. Here are my Top 15 Things to Do i...| FemaleSoloTrek
From Bari’s coast to Budapest’s bridges, this solo train trip reveals how slow travel connects you to the land, its people, and yourself.| FemaleSoloTrek
Budapest, often referred to as the “Paris of the East,” is a city where history and architecture converge along the banks of the Danube. I had no idea that Budapest actually comprised two cities: Buda and Pest. Buda was…| FemaleSoloTrek
Lake Bled shimmers with alpine charm—emerald waters, medieval castle, island church, and sunrise views inspire wonder. Lake Bled appeared on the cover of National Geographic Traveler in 2011. When I saw the Slovenian Alps surrounding the turquoise blue lake, I shuddered. Was it real? It looked like Walt Disney invented Lake Bled for one of his amusement parks. Fourteen years later, I finally visited this iconic lake. It reminds me of other magical mystery tours, like Cinque Terre and Ha Lon...| FemaleSoloTrek
Budapest, often referred to as the “Paris of the East,” is a city where history and architecture converge along the banks of the Danube.| FemaleSoloTrek
Hunting gigantic trolls is not the typical pastime associated with visiting Maine, but I guarantee you’ll have as much fun as eating a lobster roll. In August, my friend and I visited Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens (CMBG). We were on a mission to find all five of the trolls hidden in the woods. Danish artist Thomas Dambo created these giant wooden sculptures from salvage wood as part of a larger project focused on biodiversity and sustainability. Sculptor Thomas Dambo Dambo describes his...| FemaleSoloTrek
Spending time in Washington D.C. gardens is a great way to take a break from museum-hopping in the nation’s capital.| FemaleSoloTrek
On the Pacific side of Mexico, you can step back into the colonial life and times of San Sebastián del Oeste.| FemaleSoloTrek
Come explore Occoquan, Virginia, a riverfront town in Northern Virginia, if you love 18th-century buildings, river walks, parks, and boating activities. The operative verb is “love” as Occoquan is famous for its 8 feet tall and 20 feet wide “LOVE” sculpture. The historic town is home to just over 1,000 residents and 80+ small and family-owned businesses, including restaurants, art galleries, and unique shops and boutiques. “The Town of Occoquan has been voted #1 Tourist Destinatio...| FemaleSoloTrek
The National Mall in Washington, DC is a place that every visitor should walk at least once. Come see “America’s front yard.” “This is where the nation comes to remember and where history is made. As America’s Front Yard, the National Mall and Memorial Parks is home to many of our country’s most iconic memorials telling the story of people and events that shaped us as a nation.”—National Park Service (NPS) Walk along the main paved paths that lead past various monuments, memor...| FemaleSoloTrek
(Publisher’s Note: This article is now featured on GPSmyCity. To download this article for offline reading or create a self-guided walking tour to visit the attractions highlighted in this article, go to Walking Tours and Articles in San Sebastian de La Gomera.) San Sebastián de La Gomera is a town in the Canary Islands that invites you to slow down and wander aimlessly through its historic quarter. No turn is wrong because you want to get hopelessly lost in La Gomera’s capital. Pause ...| FemaleSoloTrek
