How to Solo Travel Throughout Africa According to a Woman Who Visited All 54 Countries After traveling across Africa and writing a memoir about it, Boipelo
Tladinyane Hlubi knows a thing or two about navigating this exciting continent. From navigating
between cultures and religions, surviving deportations, jumping on and off moving vehicles, and the endless customs processes, from Fodor's Travel, here is what Hlubi wants you to know about solo traveling throughout Africa. Follow us on your favorite social media platforms.
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Stockholm Instead of Rome? October Instead of July? How Heat Waves Are Changing Tourism in Europe A growing number of travelers are adjusting their plans to account for high temperatures, whether
by swapping out destinations, reworking their daytime schedules, or delaying their trips by a month or two. In this New York Times article, Paige McClanahan says that given the pace and trajectory of climate change, such shifts are
likely to become more common — and more necessary — in the years ahead. Forget What Your Mom Said: Talk to Strangers on Vacation Talking to locals is one of the great pleasures of travel. In this Washington Post article, Laurie McAndish King shares some of
her travel experiences with strangers, saying that each one started out a little awkwardly but left her with lasting memories. “In this era of division and outright hostility, it is still possible to contribute to peace. Connecting with people unlike ourselves is a fundamental first step.” 23 of the World's Best Hiking Trails From a multi-day trek tracing the routes of a Japanese poet, to a classic clamber in the Argentinian Lake District, there are thousands of incredible trails that allow us to get up close to nature. From CNN Travel, here are 23 of the best hiking trails in the world. The most clicked-on link last month: Thrifty Summer: Five Ways to See the World for Next to Nothing Have you considered working on an organic farm in Italy? How about sailing around the world as a deckhand? Perhaps volunteering at a conservation project? From The Guardian Travel, here are five ideas for seeing the world on a limited budget. SOLO
TRAVELER INSIDERS The Solo Traveler Insiders is our membership program for solo travelers who want more than a blog alone can deliver. Our guest for the August edition of the Insiders Speaker Series will be Bree Woolard. Not happy to settle with a life that was unfulfilling, this recent university graduate quit her secure and lucrative corporate job to embark on a two-month solo
trip to Thailand that started a journey of self-discovery and reinvention. Join us and hear how she quit her job and transformed her world so that it resonated with her and not against her. Get your questions ready! Later in
August, our monthly Insiders Meetup will take place. Grab a beverage and settle in for an hour of sharing tips and advice, laughter, and inspiration with fellow solo travelers. Join us August 31st for one of our casual, virtual get-togethers! If you're not already a
member of the Solo Traveler Insiders, join now to take advantage of the many benefits of membership, including a new discussion forum, exclusive content, live
virtual events, discounts, giveaways, and more! TOP POSTS ON SOLO TRAVELER Here are the new articles on our website this month.
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