Solo Travel

Something Shifts in the Jungle: The Unexpected Ways Tayrona Gets Under Your Skin

Travelers arrive at Tayrona National Park expecting beautiful beaches and dense rainforest. What they don't expect is to leave feeling fundamentally different. Here's what the science — and the people who keep coming back — have to say about it.

Aug 15, 2026

Colombia's Caribbean Coast Changed How I Think About Solo Travel — Here's What You Should Know Before You Go

The questions US travelers ask most about Colombia's coast usually start with 'but is it safe?' Here's an honest, experience-grounded answer — along with everything you actually need to plan a solo trip that's equal parts adventurous and sensible.

Aug 11, 2026