Whether you’re new to traveling alone or already hooked, these tips will help you find friends, stay safe, and savor your independence.

Thousands of years of history are packed into this island, from the Palace of Knossos to the harbor of Chania.

It takes planes, boats, and grit to get there, but Alaska’s Glacier Bay rewards travelers with stunning beauty.

Solitude is the norm and crowds are the exception at the family-friendly falls ensconced in Oregon’s Cascade Range.