Brandon Himpfen is the founder of SoloTraveler.org and a solo traveler with 15+ years of independent travel experience. He shares practical travel resources, planning tools, and grounded insights to help solo travelers make confident decisions.
Solo Travel
Not all “solo-friendly” travel claims mean the same thing. This article explains how SoloTraveler.org evaluates solo-friendly offerings using neutral, criteria-based factors such as pricing, accommodations, booking design, and transparency.
Solo Travel Tips
Thoughtful packing guidance for solo travelers focused on safety, comfort, and flexibility. Learn what you actually need to travel independently without overpacking or unnecessary stress.
Solo Travel Guidance
Learn how to read travel advice critically as a solo traveler. Understand safety guidance, logistics, cost considerations, and personal comfort to make informed, confident decisions without fear or hype.
Travel
Discover curated trips for solo travelers with Brandon's Shortlist! Explore unique adventures, no/low single supplements, and destinations tailored for independent explorers. Your gateway to affordable, exciting solo travel experiences starts here.
Solo Travel
Solo washing refers to marketing travel as “solo-friendly” without meaningful accommodations for independent travelers. This article defines the term, explains why it exists, and explores its impact on solo travel pricing and design.
Solo Travel Guidance
An inside look at how the Solo Traveler decides what not to recommend. Learn how safety, logistics, cost, cultural context, and personal comfort guide our approach to responsible solo travel advice.
Solo Travel Guidance
A practical, supportive guide to planning a solo road trip with confidence. Learn how to prepare, manage costs, stay safe, and adapt thoughtfully while traveling alone by car.
Independent Travel
Solo travelers face different risks, costs, and decisions than groups. This article explains why solo-first travel information matters and how group-focused advice often fails independent travelers.
Solo Travel Safety
A practical, experience-based guide to staying safe as a solo traveler. Learn how to plan smarter, protect your belongings, navigate transportation, stay aware, and travel confidently while exploring the world alone.
Travel Gear
Discover the best travel gear and travel tech essentials for solo travelers in 2026. Thoughtful, experience-tested picks for safety, comfort, and independence—perfect for Boxing Day deals and year-ahead travel planning.
Travel
Discover curated trips for solo travelers with Brandon's Shortlist! Explore unique adventures, no/low single supplements, and destinations tailored for independent explorers. Your gateway to affordable, exciting solo travel experiences starts here.
Solo Travel Tips
Learn smart, practical ways to save money at the airport. From food and drinks to currency exchange, lounges, and transport, discover how to avoid overpriced traps and keep more cash for your actual trip.