Life in the
Single Rider Lane

Luna's Overlook at the entrance to Epic Universe

Book Review: “Love Life” by Matthew Hussey – Modern Dating, Self-Worth, and Solo Travel

So, picture this. You’re single, you just got ghosted again by a guy who told you he “wasn’t ready for something serious” two days[…]

Cabana Bay Hotel Tower and Waterfall

Solo Travel Safety: A Girl’s Guide to Safe Solo Adventures

This year’s shaping up to be big for solo travel – Epic Universe opens in May, King’s Island in June, HHN in September, and[…]

Image of Diagon Alley Dragon

Single Rider Secrets: Top 5 Magical Secrets You Didn’t Know About Diagon Alley

Recently, a bestie asked me to divulge all of my favorite theme park secrets. I have so many secrets I’m eager to share, so[…]

IOA Lagoon as viewed from the Jurassic Park Bridge

Single Rider Essentials for a Fun (and Comfortable) Day at the Parks

Visiting a theme park is a thrilling adventure, but it can also be challenging if you’re not prepared. Packing the right essentials can make[…]

London Park, Universal Studios Orlando, Florida

New Year Reflections on Love, Loss, and Hope

This blog is going to have a different tone compared to the others you will find here. Why? Because the topic is of a[…]

The wave pool at the base of the volcano at Volcano Bay.

A Solo Day at Volcano Bay

The last time I visited a water park, the year began with 19. I was in middle school, and we visited Wild Waters Waterpark[…]

Model of Epic Universe at the Preview Center in Citywalk.

Get ready for something… Epic!

Epic Universe! – Universal’s highly-anticipated fourth park in Orlando, Florida – is expected to open in the summer of 2025, and this author couldn’t[…]

The Single Rider entrance to the Mummy ride.

What is a Single Rider?

In the simplest terms, a single rider is an individual who fills an empty seat on an amusement ride. On many rides, the single[…]