Hi, Solo Traveler! Here's What's New for December.

Published: Sun, 12/19/21

Here's what's new and notable at Solo Traveler this month.

Our Solo Traveler Insiders End-of-Year Virtual Party was so much fun! We were serenaded, heard travel truths and travel lies from our special guests, were treated to a poetry reading, and gave out a whole whack of prizes! At the end, we all raised our glasses in a toast to a brighter travel future in 2022. Thank you to all of our performers, game-players, and especially to the Insiders who attended and made the night so special.

Coming up on January 12th, Nora Dunn, who you may know as The Professional Hobo will be the next guest in our Insiders Speaker Series. She'll share stories and tips from her 7,000-mile Amtrak trip circumnavigating the United States by train.

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Coming up on Solo Traveler: the Guess the Destination Giveaway!

Every day from December 23-30 you'll get a new clue and a new chance to guess the destination of the trip that is being given away by Explore Worldwide. One lucky reader will ring in the new year by winning a trip to the mystery destination in 2022! Don't forget to check our website every day for another chance to enter.

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Tracey

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