Traveling alone, not lonely.

Wordless Wednesday: Who Let the Bats Out?

Bats Heading Out into the Night from the University of Florida Bat House

Can’t wait to write a blog post about this experience! Florida continues to amaze me with incredible sights and adventures. A visit to the bat houses at the University of Florida in Gainesville last night was a true treat. Enjoy this video.

Can’t view the video? Find it here on YouTube.

Read about my experience over on Yahoo! Shine in the article, University of Florida Bat House is One of Gainesville’s Most Interesting Ecotourism Attractions.

Jenn

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.

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.

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

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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.

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

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My First Time Visiting Western New York’s Eternal Flame

The Eternal Flame in Western New York is a mesmerizing treasure. It was in my childhood backyard, yet it took more than 50 years to see it.