With books and films like Wild, Down the Nile, and Eat, Pray, Love inspiring us to travel on our own more, solo travel has been on the rise in recent years—and rightfully so! Solo travel can be so invigorating, freeing, and healing for the soul. If you need a little inspiration, take a look at the list below for some of the best destinations for solo travel.

The best way to explore the streets of Charleston is by foot. Use these 5 self-guided walking tours of Charleston to create your own adventures around the city based on what you're looking for! Use these guides to find places to eat, where to take photos, and where to see the historical sites of Charleston.

The best way to explore the streets of Savannah is by foot. Use these 3 self-guided walking tours of Savannah to create your own adventures around the city based on what you're looking for! Use these guides to find places to eat, where to take photos, and where to see the historical sites of Savannah.

After a long-awaited time, we're finally heading down to Charleston to see what all the hype is about! Candy colored houses, cobblestone streets, and all the Southern cooking we've ever dreamed us is what is waiting for us in The Holy City. Use this weekend travel guide to Charleston to figure out where to eat, sleep, and play on any budget!

Located in the heart of the downtown Charleston is the chic and elegant Belmond Charleston Place. The hotel's prime location--just a stone's throw away from all the city's major hot spots--makes it an ideal home base for visitors from all around. Step inside this luxury, urban oasis and see why it's nearly impossible to leave the city after falling in love with its Southern Charm.

Just a hop, skip, and a jump away from Savannah's historic downtown area is the charming beach town of Tybee Island. It's a fantastic place where you can ride your bike through the streets with your hair blowing in the wind, see all the colorful cottages around town, hit the beach for some surfing, and then unwind with a drink in hand along the pier. Tybee Island is the perfect extension to your Savannah vacation--so use this travel guide to find where to eat, sleep, and play while you're there!

We're trading in our skyscrapers and bustling sidewalks for the historic sites and tree lined streets of this Southern destination. It's time to explore the charming city of Savannah, Georgia to see what exactly makes this eclectic, vibrant place sparkle. Check out this travel guide for tips on where to eat, sleep, and play on every budget in Savannah!

Located just a hop, skip, and a jump away from Chicago along Lake Michigan is the great city of Milwaukee, which is genuinely one of the Midwest's best kept secrets--until now. Use this handy travel guide to navigate your way through the beautiful city of Milwaukee with tips on where to eat, sleep, and play on any budget!

Cue the Latin music and grab your sunglasses, bikinis, and sun tan lotion because this week's weekend guide is taking us to Miami! We're exploring the sultry neighborhood of Miami Beach, with a main focus on South Beach in this edition. Check out this travel guide for tips on where to eat, sleep, and play on every budget in South Beach.

City living, beach bumming, cocktail sipping, spa pampering... What's better than a fun weekend vacation with your girlfriends?! If you're looking for ideas of where you should pack up and get away with your girlfriends for the weekend, I've got you covered! Here are 15 Girlfriend Getaways in the United States so you and the crew and escape and enjoy!

There's nothing quite like summertime in Chicago. The Riverwalk, fireworks above the lake, rooftops and patios, and festivals galore! If you're planning a trip to the Windy City during the summer months, check out this travel guide on things to do in Chicago while you're visiting! You definitely don't want to miss out on this summer destination.

Ready for the road trip of your lifetime? If you're looking to do a fun road trip along California's Pacific Coast Highway, look no further than this handy travel guide to get you there. In this travel guide to Highway 1, you'll get an itinerary with all your stops, drive times, as well as "good to know" information before and during your trip. Buckle up! Here we go!

Big Sur is an incredible destination that everyone should see at least once in their life. If you're heading to Big Sur, use this travel guide to be prepared with everything you need to know! Uncover good tips to know before you leave, along with recommendations on where to eat, where to stay, and what to do during your visit to Big Sur.

We're heading to the American Riviera for the weekend: It's time to pack up for Santa Barbara, California! Use this travel guide to find out where to eat, where to stay, and what to do on any budget when visiting beautiful Santa Barbara.

Last Stop of the California Road Trip: Big Sur! Are you traveling to Big Sur too? Check in to Glen Oaks Big Sur, where you'll be able to choose between luxurious comforts with a side of nature or immersive glamping in the heart of the forest. 

If you're taking a road trip along PCH, make sure to stop for a visit at the enchanting Hearst Castle to experience this "never-never land" yourself! Come explore this opulent palace in San Simeon where Old Hollywood royalty would gather together for a night of fun.

When traveling, eating the local food is the best way to immerse yourself in the culture. Experience the Santa Barbara culture by eating your way around it with Taste Santa Barbara Food Tours!

It's time to take a step back, unplug, and unwind in the country. Experience the authentic Old West with me at The Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort. Join along as we explore this iconic, luxury ranch nestled away in the Santa Ynez Valley!

Next stop of our Santa Barbara journey! After researching what to do in Santa Barbara, I came across some whimsical images of a place that looked like a secret, magical garden hidden in the depths of Santa Barbara. Join me as I explore the world renowned Ganna Walska Lotusland!

Join me along my California coast road trip! FIRST STOP: A romantic getaway to the elegant Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara. Spanish architecture, hidden bungalows, and oceanfront views. Doesn't get better than that!

If you need one reason to visit Chicago, do it for the food. Browse this guide of over 50 places to eat your way around Chicago's delicious food scene. 

Food is one of the universal keys to understanding any culture, so it's time to dive "fork first" into the trendy Brooklyn neighborhood of Williamsburg. Come hungry and spend the day eating and drinking your way around Williamsburg with this food crawl itinerary!

Ditch the flowers and chocolates this year and sweep your lover off their feet with a lovely weekend vacation. Travel to one of these 15 romantic getaways in the United States!

NYC is expensive, but there are plenty of things to do around here that prove "free" doesn't have to mean "shitty." Check out these free things to do in New York City that help you stay active and explore culture.

Surf's up everybody! Time to head to Newport Beach for the weekend. Find out what to eat, where to stay, and what to do on any budget.

Scrumptious tacos, killer beach views, and luxurious accommodations... Find out where to eat, sleep, & play for a weekend in La Jolla!

Grab your sunscreen because we're heading to Laguna Beach for a weekend! Find out what to eat, where to stay, and what to do.

Never look like a tourist in New York again. Here are 12 tips to blend in like a local when visiting NYC!

Want to know how to spend a day in Venice, California? I've got you covered with a full day's itinerary!

Sometimes I'm good at keeping secrets, but now I'm spilling my Top 10 Favorite Speakeasies in Chicago. 

Does hiking along a mountain side interest you? Then try out the via ferrata in Quebec City! Read about my experience there...

Spend a day at the Parc de la Chute-Montomorency and you can zip line across the waterfall!

Find out what to do during a visit at the beautiful Parc National de la Jacques-Cartier.

Quebec City is a perfect city to explore by walking. Learn and explore at the same time with a walking tour by Cicérone!

One afternoon at this spa will make you feel like you have had 3 massages. Just remember: hot, cold, rest, hot, cold, rest...

Looking for a wide range of modern cuisine options in a historic city with European charm?  Quebec City is your perfect destination!  Here are 5 of my picks from my time in QC.

The Ultimate Harry Potter World Travel Guide - Part 3: Inside Hogwarts and Hogsmeade at Harry Potter World in Orlando, Florida