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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
GoingSolo.life
Articles

Writing by Bryan Wolfe

63 published
Solo Travel 50+

The 10 Best European Cities for Solo Travel in 2026

There’s a version of solo travel in Europe that nobody writes about honestly. Not the backpacker hostels. Not the group tours dressed…

Solo Travel 50+

How I Plan a Trip With AI in 48 Hours

Not long ago, planning a solo trip from scratch took the better part of a week. Destination research, flight options, hotel shortlisting,…

City Guides

The Solo Traveler’s Guide to Europe’s Most Elegant City

Vienna doesn't just tolerate the solo traveler; it rewards them. Experience the world's best coffeehouse culture and imperial elegance with this no-nonsense…

Solo Travel 50+

The Travel Apps I Never Go Without as a Solo Traveler

I have a pre-trip ritual that has nothing to do with packing. About a week before any trip, I open my phone…

Solo Travel 50+

Why You Should Use a Travel Advisor for Your Next Solo Trip

For most of my life, I planned every trip myself. I’m a researcher by nature and a writer by trade—someone who actually…

Safety & Planning

Why I Always Book One Extra Night at My Destination

It started as a nervous habit and became a philosophy. The first time I booked an extra night at a destination —…

Slow Travel

Best Cruise Lines for Solo Travelers Right Now in 2026

Let me be honest with you: cruising solo used to feel like a punishment. You’d book a cabin designed for two, pay…

City Guides

The Solo Travel Books We Wish Had Existed Years Ago

GoingSolo.Life started with a simple truth: the travel industry ignores the independent traveler. Everything out there is built for couples, families, or…

Travel

Solo travel as a reset — one empty nester’s guide to going first

The house was quiet in a way I hadn’t expected. This led me to solo travel for the first time. Not peaceful-quiet.…

Food & Dining

How to Eat Alone in a Restaurant Without Feeling Awkward

The first time I did solo dining at a proper restaurant — cloth napkins, a server expecting two — I lasted four…