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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.

63 articles published
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Writing by Bryan Wolfe

63 published
City Guides

Missions and Monarchs: The Deep Spanish Soul of San Antonio

Sunlight bakes the ancient limestone walls of 18th-century Spanish missions, while a lush, cypress-shaded river path winds quietly twenty feet below the…

City Guides

Cosmic Cowboys and Tech Hills: The Rebel Soul of Austin

Texas heat radiates from the pink granite of the state capitol. Meanwhile, the cool, spring-fed waters of Barton Springs pull visitors in…

City Guides

Beyond the Gondolas: Understanding the True Character and History of Venice Alone

Stepping off the train at Santa Lucia station is less an arrival and more a sudden immersion into a world where the…

City Guides

River Networks and Hidden Hammocks: The Sprawling History of Jacksonville

Atlantic surf crashes against the wide sand stretches of the beaches, while the massive St. Johns River cuts quietly through the glass-and-steel…

Safety & Planning

Is Dubrovnik Worth Visiting? How to Beat the Crowds (2026)

Few destinations suffer from their own beauty quite like Dubrovnik. For the past decade, this small Croatian stronghold on the Adriatic Sea…

City Guides

Stone Walls and Crimson Roofs: The Maritime Defiance of Dubrovnik

Salty Adriatic breezes brush against massive, pale limestone walls that have stood firm for centuries. Meanwhile, a sea of vibrant, crimson-tiled roofs…

City Guides

Athens vs. Rome: Which Classic City Is Better for Solo Travelers?

Both cities will ruin you for ordinary travel. That is the honest answer. Spend 48 hours in Rome or Athens, and you…

City Guides

The Solo Navigator’s Guide to Istanbul: Where East Meets West

Istanbul is the only city in the world that sits on two continents, and that geographical fact is not just a trivia…

Food & Dining

Solo Dining: How to Get a Table for One in Peak Season

The hostess looks at you. Then past you, to check if someone is parking the car. Then back at you. You say…

City Guides

Art, Alleyways, and Appetito: A Solo Journey Through Florence

Florence is a small city with an absurdly large legacy. Fewer than four hundred thousand people live here. Understanding how a city…