5 Days in New Orleans: A Relaxed First-Time Itinerary
Planning 5 days in New Orleans? This easygoing itinerary balances food, culture, and downtime so you can enjoy the city without trying to do everything at once.

Planning 5 days in New Orleans? This easygoing itinerary balances food, culture, and downtime so you can enjoy the city without trying to do everything at once.

What to do and see, where to eat in charming and beautiful Pacific Grove California!

San Francisco had been on my “maybe not” list for a few years, thanks to a steady diet of alarming headlines. So I did what any reasonable person would do: I ignored my own caution and went anyway. What I found was a city that’s still gorgeous, still delicious, and still very much worth visiting solo — if you go in with the right expectations and a hotel with a parking garage.

Where to eat in NYC without feeling like a lost tourist or a bored local. 7 spots I loved as a solo traveler. Yes, including a flaming cocktail and a Founding Father.

So you’ve booked a solo trip to New York City! Brave. Bold. And possibly questioning all your life choices. Don’t worry, you’re in good company. I took my first solo stroll…

After three trips to New York City, each one a little bolder than the last, I’ve found my favorite places to stay that felt safe, stylish, and just the right kind…