Hi, I’m Lori, the Chief Travel Officer for Mostly Solo Travel! I created this site for solo (and would-be solo) female travelers. My goal is to inspire your trips, give you practical advice on how to plan, and to ease your fears so you can explore the world on your own.

  • Caribbean,  Destinations,  Overwater Bungalows

    Overwater Bungalows in the British Virgin Islands

    After the resort’s destruction by Hurricane Irma in 2017, Bitter End Yacht Club reopened in 2021 bringing with it the first overwater bungalows in the British Virgin Islands. Bitter End Yacht Club Marina Lofts Highlights Located on 64 acres on a North Eastern point in Virgin Gorda, only accessible by boat, the family-friendly Bitter End Yacht Club has a storied history dating back to 1969. This little-known sailing outpost gained a word-of-mouth reputation in the 1970s and in the years since has become a hugely popular destination in the boating community. Rebuilt from the ground up following the destruction of Hurricane Irma in 2017, the resort reopened in 2021 bringing…

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  • Destinations,  Disney,  Florida,  North America,  United States,  Walt Disney World

    Keys to the Kingdom Tour

    I recently took the Keys to the Kingdom Tour at Walt Disney World and wanted to share that experience with you! Note that you are unable to take photos during the tour (so as not to spoil the magic!) so all of these photos were taken before or after the tour. What is the Keys to the Kingdom Tour? The Keys to the Kingdom Tour is a five-hour walking tour at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. During the tour, you learn interesting facts about Walt Disney and the creation of the Magic Kingdom and you get the opportunity to go backstage and see some of the behind-the-scenes areas of the…

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  • Destinations,  Memphis,  North America,  Tennessee

    7 Things to do in Memphis in the Rain

    Rain on your vacation can be disappointing, but as I recently discovered there are plenty of interesting things to do in Memphis on a rainy day! Rain or shine, Memphis is a great time! Bass Pro Shops in the Pyramid, Memphis When I first heard about the Bass Pro Shops in the Pyramid in Memphis, I quickly wrote it off as something I didn’t need to visit while I was in Memphis. However, when the rain changed my plans, I gave it a chance and was pleasantly surprised at all it had to offer! Beyond just shopping, the pyramid also houses the Big Cypress Lodge Hotel, an aquarium, an alligator…

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    Caribbean,  Cuba,  Destinations

    Traveling to Cuba in 2025

    Traveling to Cuba from the US is something that can be confusing as the policies and procedures change frequently. In 2025, it is discouraged, but still technically possible to travel to Cuba from or through the US if you follow some specific parameters. Americans traveling to Cuba from or through the US for tourism are not allowed. Americans are also prohibited from engaging with businesses owned by or affiliated with the Cuban military, highlighting the U.S. government’s regulations on travel and commerce concerning Cuba. There are, however, 13 reasons that travel to Cuba from or through the US is permitted. When planning to visit Cuba, it’s crucial to understand the…

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