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Bryan Wolfe

Solo Travel Writer · 15+ Years in Tech Journalism

Bryan Wolfe spent years traveling the world on someone else's schedule. Then he became an empty nester, reclaimed his passport, and hasn't looked back. Based in State College, Pennsylvania, Bryan has sailed on some of the world's largest cruise ships, wandered through Europe on his own terms, and developed a firm belief that the best solo travel years don't start until your fifties. He founded GoingSolo.Life to build the resource he wished had existed when he started — honest, practical, and written for travelers who know exactly what they want. He's also a Fora-certified travel advisor, which means he can help you plan the trip, not just inspire it.

131 articles published
GoingSolo.life
Articles

Writing by Bryan Wolfe

131 published
Travel

Storybook Cottages and Coastal Cliffs: Why Carmel-by-the-Sea Rewards the Solo Wanderer

Carmel-by-the-Sea does not feel like a standard California beach town. Whimsical, fairytale-style stone cottages hide beneath towering Monterey pines. Hidden passageways lead…

Cruises

Expanding Our Horizons: Cruise Guides, Directories, and Tools Are Coming to GoingSolo.Life!

When GoingSolo.Life first began— originally launching as cruisebeyondhorizons.com — it was rooted in a love for maritime travel. While we quickly pivoted…

City Guides

Frontier Horizons: Why Anchorage Rewards the Solo Northern Traveler

Anchorage does not share the horizon with suburban sprawl. The dramatic, snow-capped Chugach Mountains rise sharply along the city’s eastern border. The…

Slow Travel

Location Independent at 50+: How to Work and Travel on Your Own Terms

Digital nomadism is no longer just for 20-something backpackers working from hostel bunks. A growing community of experienced professionals, freelancers, consultants, and…

City Guides

Mountain Havens and Craft Spirits: Why Asheville Belongs on the Solo Traveler’s Radar

Asheville does not fit the standard Southern mold. The mist-shrouded peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains enclose a creative mountain basin. Grand…

City Guides

Secret Passageways and Gastronomy: Why Lyon Belongs on Every Solo Traveler’s Radar

Lyon does not try to copy Paris. Grand 19th-century boulevards meet at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers. Ancient Roman…

City Guides

The Culinary Capital: Why Bologna Rewards the Independent Explorer

Bologna does not put on a performance for tour buses. Warm, terracotta-toned arcades stretch for miles through the historic center. Medieval towers…

City Guides

High Desert Freedom: The Ultimate Solo Traveler’s Guide to the American Southwest

The American Southwest does not force you into a rigid schedule. Wide open highways cut through vast red rock valleys. Saguaro cacti…

Travel

The Culinary Fortress: Why San Sebastián is the Ultimate Solo Ritual on the Basque Coast

San Sebastián does not ease you into its beauty. A perfect, crescent-shaped bay of white sand meets Belle Époque architecture. Rugged green…

City Guides

Granite and Gold: Why Porto is a Masterclass in Solo Coastal Exploration

Porto does not apologize for its rugged edges. Dramatic granite buildings cling tightly to the steep banks of the Douro River. Historic…