We're so excited to launch the new & improved Solo Traveler Insiders program that we've partnered with Overseas Adventure Travel to give one lucky member a 2-week trip in Costa Rica!

To enter, just join the Insiders by 11:59 pm ET on Tuesday, June 7th. We've added a new free level of membership, so no purchase is necessary.

You'll get new features and benefits, opportunities to connect with solo travelers around the world, and a chance to win a great trip!
 

 

 

7 Key Things To Consider If You Dream Of Traveling Full-Time There are many types of full-time travelers: some want to take a break and reconnect to themselves, some are opting to work remotely and trade a home office for a world office, others have reached retirement, or are about to, and intend to travel the world as the next step in their lives. Whichever category you’re in, this Travel Awaits article has tips to help you afford to travel full time.

Why Solo Cruising Is Up, and How to Decide If It’s Right for You According to Darley Newman, the trend of solo cruise travel picked up during the pandemic. Many cruise lines offered deals to drive occupancy, and one of those special offers was waiving the single supplement for solo cruisers, meaning greater savings. From The Washington Post, here are tips for deciding whether a solo cruise is for you.

9 Incredible Dark Sky Parks and Reserves Around the World For most people, seeing an inky night sky swimming in stars, planets, and meteors is something they have to plan a trip around. However, there are places where travelers can go to experience a window into the universe: Dark Sky Parks and Reserves. From the folks at AFAR, here are 9 top spots around the world for stargazing.

 

Amsterdam Travel Guide  Thinking of visiting Amsterdam? Check out this guide from Keith Jenkins of Velvet Escape. Packed with tips for things to do in and around the city — walking and boat routes, museums, shopping, dining, arts and architecture, exploring neighborhoods or getting outside the city, and much more — this guide by a local who is also an accomplished solo traveler will help you make the most of your trip to Amsterdam.

 

 

Our guest in the June edition of the Insiders Speaker Series will be Sharilyn Amy. From disaster response to community economic development, social enterprise, and sustainable tourism, this Women of Inspiration Humanitarian Award-winner has much to teach us about responsible travel. Co-owner of Océano Patagonia, an award-winning eco-hotel in the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage site and biosphere reserve in Patagonia, Argentina, Sharilyn will talk to us about how our travel decisions can benefit both the planet and the communities we visit. Join us June 15th to talk about responsible travel. Get your questions ready! 

 

Road Trip from Toronto to Winnipeg via Northern Ontario
This is the first post in a series on a 10,000 km RV trip. This post covers the road trip from Toronto to Winnipeg by the Canadian route.