Traveling alone, not lonely.

Clara, a Smart and Witty Businesswoman in Antigua, Guatemala, May 2014

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Jennifer A. Huber is 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. The unexpected death of her former husband in 2008 reminded her how short life is. His passing was a catalyst for sharing her experiences with the goal of inspiring and empowering others to travel solo. 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. When not traveling, she is either in the kitchen, practicing her photography skills, or road tripping with her dog, Radcliff.

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

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

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That's me, Solo Travel Girl, swimming in Weeki Wachee Springs. Photo: Tammy Middleton/Studios Middleton

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Clara, a Smart and Witty Businesswoman in Antigua, Guatemala, May 2014

Jenn

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

My First Time Visiting Western New York’s Eternal Flame

Weeki Wachee Springs: My Ultimate Mermaid Camp Experience