I love traveling solo and have logged many more miles traveling by myself than with companions. My first solo trip in 2006 to Santa Fe was such a success that I am now an addict. Since then I have traveled several times to the southwest, and will continue to travel there, but I am also exploring exciting destinations in other regions.
I live in a major metropolis with an extensive bus, ferry, rail, and subway system so I’ve never owned a car, and have thus learned to travel without one. When selecting travel destinations I choose those that are walkable or have public transportation (PT). For excursions out of town I rely on local tours companies, which either pick up from hotels or have pick up points in readily accessible downtown locations. I have even rented bikes as an alternative to PT.
PT is an inexpensive and efficient means of navigating. For the solo traveler who doesn’t drive - like myself, it is a necessity in terms of both of cost and logistics. I hope others will be encouraged to leave their cars behind, and for those that don’t drive - there’s no stopping us.
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