THE SOLO TRAVELLER
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Culinary experiences
What began as an alternative to travelling to France has become an annual Tasmanian culinary journey for Kyla Kirkpatrick, The Champagne Dame. Her Insider’s Tour brings guests together with winemakers, chefs and producers, with an approach to group travel that has particular appeal for people accustomed to travelling independently.
By Tiffany West | 13 October 2026
Destinations
Intrepid Travel has released its annual Not Hot List for 2027, identifying ten destinations where increased visitor numbers could make a positive contribution to local communities and economies.
By Tiffany West | 13 October 2026
Transitions
James Bustar is an entertainer whose work has taken him around the world for more than 20 years. Travelling solo has become an ordinary part of working life, with unfamiliar cities, changing schedules and long stretches away from home woven into the job.
Published 12 October 2026
Tools and Tech
Jet lag has never cared that we have places to be and things to see. An app says it can help reset our internal clock, so we took a look at the science because apparently stubbornly staying awake until bedtime is not a strategy.
By Simone Baxter | 6 October 2026
Tools and Tech
How difficult can it be to reinvent a pillow? More than 40 prototypes, four manufacturers and a purpose-built machine suggest the answer is: surprisingly.
A Q&A with Alex Zimin, Founder and Inventor, MultipilloW | 6 October 2026
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First published 23 October 2025
Volunteering abroad takes us off the map of sightseeing and into the rhythm of real communities, where our days unfold with purpose and even the smallest moments can leave impressions and memories than can last a lifetime. As solo travellers, it is travel that asks a little more of us and gives us much more in return.
