About

A Solo Traveler (Me) in Montreal

Welcome to SoloFriendly.com, a blog focused on solo travel. I have traveled to five countries and 16-plus U.S. states and have made numerous solo trips.  Why do I travel alone? I usually can’t find someone else who has the money or desire to travel or who wants to go when and where I do. So my options are 1) don’t travel or 2) travel alone. I choose to go it alone. Now that I’ve done it a number of times, I love it.  Aside from the obvious benefits of being able to do whatever you want whenever you want without having to worry about the wishes (or annoying habits!) of a companion, solo travel helps to develop self-reliance and self-confidence.  You also tend to meet more people when you travel alone.

I created this website so I could share my experiences on the road and what I’ve learned during my solo travels, provide useful links to online travel resources (you might want to check out my Solo Travel to Las Vegas website) and generate some interest in solo travel among people who haven’t yet taken the plunge. If there is a place you want to see, then go see it. Don’t let anything—fear, other people, lack of resources, etc.—keep you from exploring this huge, diverse world we live in.