Author: Solo Travel Girl

Jennifer A. Huber is the voice behind Solo Travel Girl. She's an award-winning travel and outdoor blogger and writer in Southwest Florida. Originally from Buffalo, N.Y., a hiking trail led her to a career path in the tourism industry for more than 30 years. She spent a decade with a park management company in Yellowstone, Death Valley, and Everglades National Parks. She founded the travel blog, SoloTravelGirl.com with the goal of inspiring others to travel alone, not lonely. Jennifer holds a Travel Marketing Professional certification from the Southeast Tourism Society, is a certified food judge, member of the NASA Social community, and alum of the FBI Citizens Academy. In 2023, she was a finalist in AARP's Benefits Badass competition. When not traveling, she is either in the kitchen, practicing her photography skills, or road tripping with her dog, Radcliff.

Selfie in Land of Many Uses - with Radcliff in Colorado. July 7, 2025.

Tail-Wagging Adventures: Highlights from a Dog-Friendly Summer Road Trip to Colorado

My dog Radcliff’s paws led the way through Colorado’s breathtaking landscapes—from the dramatic depths of Black Canyon to a whispering ghost town. Scenic drives along Guanella Pass and wildflower-chasing detours made this dog-friendly summer road trip a memorable blend of adventure, nature, and tail-wagging joy.

Visting Cadillac Ranch with my Dog, Amarillo, Texas, June 2025

Adventure Featured Travels with Dog

Cadillac Ranch: A Unique Dog-Friendly Detour on Route 66

A colorful detour to Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo, Texas, with my dog was a spray-painted celebration of Route 66’s legacy. Two new books honoring the highway’s upcoming Centennial will have you getting your kicks on Route 66.

The author, Jennifer Huber, with her dog, Radcliff, at the Grizzly Creek Rest Area in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.

Adventure Disclosure Featured Travels with Dog

Paws Up! Navigating High Altitudes with My Senior Dog

How I prepared my senior dog for a road trip from Florida to Colorado, from sea level to the mountains. His mobility is a concern and Ultimate Pet Nutrition’s Mobility Renew chews is a solution. I share seven things for navigating higher altitudes.

I saw the aurora borealis! At Murphy Dome with 1st Alaska Tours at Arctic Winter Adventures, Fairbanks, Alaska, Jan. 16, 2025.

Destinations Featured Nature Travel

Discovering the Magic of Winter Solo Travel in Fairbanks

After years of dreaming, I finally chased the aurora borealis in Fairbanks, Alaska—where dogsledding, reindeer walks, hot springs, and peaceful solitude made my winter solo adventure every bit as magical as I’d imagined.

Savor Sarasota Celebrates 20th Year, June 1 - 20, 2025. Pictured, samples of Cochinita Pibil from Kolucan

Culinary Travel Featured Florida Fun

Savoring Sarasota with a New Perspective: Planning for Restaurant Week While on a GLP-1

Savor Sarasota returns for its 20th season, June 1 – 20, 2025. Although I’m taking a GLP-1 for type 2 diabetes, I’m planning my culinary adventure. More than 50 Sarasota area restaurants are offering delicious and creative prix-fixe menus. New this year is the Savor Sarasota Flavor Trail.

That time I was a Weeki Wachee Mermaid Camper! 2024

About Me Featured Solo Travel

Solo Travel Girl is 16!

Happy Sweet 16 to Solo Travel Girl! A reflection on how it all started.

At the Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens, Punta Gorda, Fla., July 30, 2024.

Disclosure Featured Retirement Travel Resources

I’m in My Pretirement Era. I’ve Traveled Solo for About 30 Years. Here are Some of My Budget Travel Tips

I’m in my 50s and retirement is at least a decade down the road. This lands me in my pretirement era, the period of life between career and retirement. I love my career but know it’s important to prepare for retirement by saving and planning. I’ve traveled solo for about 30 years and here are some budget travel tips I’ve picked up along the way.

Obligatory selfie with the Eternal Flame in Chestnut Ridge Park in Orchard Park, N.Y., July 2024.

Featured Nature Travel