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Gabriel Kirellos

Solo Travel Writer and Editor

Gabriel Kirellos is a travel writer and editor with over five years of experience and more than 400 published articles focused on travel planning, city guides, hotels, tours, transportation, and practical advice. His work spans the U.S. and the Americas, Europe, and Asia, helping readers make smarter travel choices, from where to stay and which experiences are worth the money, to navigating cities efficiently, saving on trips, and avoiding common travel mistakes. Having traveled to more than 35 countries, he brings a traveler-first perspective grounded in firsthand experience. He also covers historic sites, ancient monuments, museums, and culturally significant landmarks. In addition to his writing, Gabriel has worked as a travel editor, collaborating with and managing a team of more than 30 writers. Over the course of his editorial career, he has edited and overseen the publication of more than 10,000 travel pieces, including destination guides, hotel and resort reviews, curated itineraries, cultural features, and experience-driven travel recommendations.

20 articles published
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Articles

Writing by Gabriel Kirellos

20 published
City Guides

Adriatic Coast Solo Travel: Your Complete Guide to Croatia, Montenegro, Albania and Beyond

The Adriatic Coast stretches between Italy and the Balkan Peninsula, touching Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Albania. It is…

City Guides

Going Alone: The Ultimate Salzburg Solo Travel Guide & 48-Hour Plan

Salzburg feels improbably composed. The river moves quietly through the center, church domes rise against Alpine cliffs, and entire streets appear almost…

City Guides

Solo Travel Without the Fees: How to Avoid the Single Supplement on Hotels, Cruises, and Tours

Travel was never designed for one. Pricing across hotels, cruises, and guided tours is still built around double occupancy, an old industry…

City Guides

Where to Stay in Florence: 8 Best Neighborhoods Left Untouched by Overtourism

Florence’s pressure points are no longer limited to the Duomo, Uffizi, Ponte Vecchio, and Santa Croce. In 2025, the city recorded over…

City Guides

Berlin Unlocked: A Solo Traveler’s Guide to History and Subculture

Berlin only starts revealing itself once you stop expecting coherence from it. The city was divided for nearly thirty years, rebuilt multiple…

Slow Travel

Belgium in 48 Hours: Beyond Bruges and Brussels

Belgium attracts millions of visitors every year, but for many travelers, the country’s image still revolves around two places: the political energy…

Safety & Planning

How Not to Get Robbed in Europe

Europe is not a place where most travelers should fear violence; the real risk is losing a phone, passport, wallet, or bag…

City Guides

Amsterdam: A Solo Traveler’s Guide to Its History, Culture & Character

Amsterdam makes more sense when you stop treating it like a postcard and start reading it as a city built by water,…

City Guides

Rome: A Solo Traveler’s Guide to Its History, Culture & Character

Rome only starts to make sense once you stop trying to conquer it. The city overwhelms people who arrive treating it like…

City Guides

Prague: A Solo Traveler’s Guide to Its History, Culture & Character

Prague makes sense from above before it makes sense at street level. The castle dominates the ridge, bridges pull the city across…