After 10 years of solo trips, I think I’ve figured out what actually makes them hit
Over the last 10 years I’ve been taking solo trips—figuring out what actually makes them worth it vs a waste of time.
Not just where to go… but how to structure the days so they actually hit.
Stuff like when to push vs when to slow down, how to avoid burning a whole day on a bad route, or how to pivot when things go sideways.
One trip I had everything planned out and ended up completely scrapping it halfway through and flying into Vegas same day just to keep it alive. That ended up being one of the best decisions of the trip.
That kind of thing doesn’t show up in typical itineraries—but it’s the difference between a trip feeling average vs unforgettable.
I’ve started turning that into something repeatable—what I’m calling Solo Protocol.
The idea isn’t to repackage my exact trips, but to build routes that adapt to how different people actually travel—more intense, more laid back, more photo-focused, whatever.
I’m thinking about starting with a Southwest version and offering some light tailoring based on how someone likes to travel.
Curious—anyone here into that kind of thing?