Richmond’s Solo Travel Craze: Will 2026 Be the Year of the Independent Explorer?
Recent analysis points to a huge spike in solo travel interest in metro Richmond for 2026, with more folks than ever before searching for how to travel the world on their own terms. Why is this trend taking over, what’s awesome (and not-so-awesome) about it, and how is the travel industry responding? Here’s a story for anyone who’s wondered if they should take the leap!
August 20, 2026