• Europe,  Iceland,  Visa

    Do I Need an Iceland Visa?

    Going snowmobiling in Iceland? Wondering if you need an Iceland visa for your upcoming trip? Learn about Iceland’s entry requirements, ETIAS information, and more! Is Iceland Part of the Schengen area? Iceland is part of the Schengen area. The Schengen Area is made up of 26 European states to end internal border checkpoints and controls within the area. Do I need an Iceland Visa? If you are visiting for tourism or business and hold a valid U.S. passport, you can stay in the Schengen area (which includes Iceland) without a visa for 90 days within each 180-day period. To stay longer than 90 days you must obtain a visa. However,…

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    Europe,  Iceland

    Snowmobiling in Iceland

    Have I mentioned that I’m not a fan of the cold? That being said, snowmobiling in Iceland was a bucket list experience that I couldn’t say no to! We booked a snowmobile tour with Arcanum Adventure Tours and we were off to explore the Mýrdalsjökull glacier. The Mýrdalsjökull glacier, located in South Iceland, soars to almost 5,000 feet. The icecap of the glacier sits atop the active volcano Katla, which hasn’t erupted for more than 100 years. Getting to the meeting point of the tour gave us a small taste of what we could expect as we drove up and up and up the mountain.  We arrived at the meeting point and…

  • Destinations

    Ready to choose your next adventure? I’ve been to over 30 countries and numerous US states (most of them as a solo traveler), so if you’re looking for your next destination, you’ve come to the right place! Whether you want to go on an African Safari, an island-hopping trip in Hawaii, or explore Tokyo, I’ve got all the details you need for your next adventure! Search for your next destination Asia Central America + Caribbean North America Europe South Pacific Africa

  • Published Photography and Writing

    As a photographer and writer, I’ve traveled to 30+ countries and been published countless times. Below is a small sampling of my travel photography work that’s been featured in print.

  • About

    Welcome to Mostly Solo Travel! I’m Lori, the Chief Travel Officer of Mostly Solo Travel. I’m a middle-aged New Jersey-born gal, currently based in Orlando, Florida who does a ton of (mostly) solo travel! My background is in editorial travel photography and writing and I’ve been to more than 30 countries. I’m obsessed with tropical locales and my favorite city is Tokyo. Have camera, will travel! I’m a Disney adult, Lord of the Rings fan, certified crazy cat lady, and sushi addict! I hope this blog inspires your wanderlust and provides valuable information for those of you who love to (or want to) travel solo! Feel free to follow me…