“Traveling – It leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.”
-Ibn Battuta
There’s a particular kind of laugh that only happens on a girlfriend getaway. You know the one. It’s the kind that comes out around 10 p.m. in a hotel room, shoes off, and eating room temperature squeaky cheese curds out of a plastic bag. I’m a Wisconsin girl, and I’ll tell you a secret: you do not need a passport or a plane ticket to find that laugh. Some of my...
As a solo traveler over 50, you don’t have to spend every penny you’ve saved. Spend with your eyes open, choosing comfort, safety, and flexibility where they matter, while leaving room for health needs and the unexpected. A good solo travel budget gives you freedom, plus room for safer lodging, accessible transportation, medical needs, and an emergency...
A weekend away doesn’t have to be packed with craft breweries, late dinners, and a schedule that leaves you more tired than when you arrived. My favorite kind of solo weekend trip to Milwaukee has room for a long museum visit, a lakefront bench, a good meal, and an early return to a comfortable hotel. Milwaukee is a city I know well, and it feels manageable for...
Choosing a campsite can feel harder than deciding to go camping alone. I want a place where I can sleep comfortably, find the bathroom after dark, and enjoy my morning coffee without worrying about the details. You can handle Wisconsin state park camping reservations yourself, even if this is your first solo trip. A little planning gives you breathing room...
At this point in life, I don’t need a hotel room to impress me. I need it to let me sleep. The most useful hotel sleep tips aren’t fancy. The first night effect can make an unfamiliar room harder to settle into. Small choices can make it calmer, darker, cooler, and more secure, and a sleep mask helps when light is the problem. When you’re traveling...