28 Ways to Have a Fantastic Holiday – Without Infuriating the Locals 

Overtourism, carbon emissions, nature depletion and plastic pollution are all huge concerns. But that doesn’t mean you have to cancel your holiday. What I like about this guide from The Guardian is that there is no finger-wagging; it focuses on how to have an even better trip while having a positive impact. Here are 28 ways to be a better tourist while having a great time this summer.
 

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How You Can Track Your Flight Status in Real Time There are some great online tools and apps that can help you determine if your flight will be delayed and by how long. Some of them will give you more information than you can get from the airline you are flying with—not least because they are tracking flights from all the airlines, not just one. Some of these apps and websites can also give you a deep dive, pulling information like previous flights on that aircraft and what the weather looks like at the connecting airports. From AFAR, here are a few flight tracking tools they recommend.

How to Visit Machu Picchu Solo & Last Minute Without A Tour Group From UPROXX, Melanie Gordon shares a guide for organizing an independent expedition to Machu Picchu, including securing your admission ticket, getting the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes), then the bus to the citadel, best times to visit, where to get tickets, and which route to take. If you want a do-it-yourself experience, these tips will get you on the right track.

If You Test Positive for COVID, Can You Still Travel? With coronavirus cases on the rise, travelers are once again facing difficult questions. In this New York Times article, Shannon Sims looks at the latest from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and speaks to Vicki Sowards, director of nursing resources for Passport Health. Here’s the latest travel guidance from health experts.

A note for Canadian readers: If you have been following us on Facebook at the Solo Travel Society, this is the link I posted earlier this week that you were unable to see because of Facebook's ban on Canadian users sharing news: From Vietnam to the world: A solo traveler's 50-nation odyssey. 

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Want to Find Hidden Gem Restaurants? Follow the Business Crowd to Lunch. In this article from The Washington Post, restaurant critic and food writer Michelle Tchea says that people in suits will lead you to some of the best local restaurants when you travel. Here's how she discovers great places to eat in cities like Seoul and Stockholm.

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Solo Travel Destinations

Summer Solo Travel: Great Destinations, Good Times Guaranteed
Our recommendations for 15 summer solo travel destinations month by month. Australia to Iceland and points in between, where to go and why.

Solo to Walt Disney World: Your Complete Planning Guide
Do you dream of traveling solo to Walt Disney World? Solo theme park travel expert, NikkyJ shares all the best tips and advice for your trip.

The most popular destination post on Solo Traveler in June:

Need to Relax? 27 of the Best Solo Beach Vacation Destinations
Water destinations are some of the most relaxing places to travel alone. Here are some great options for a solo beach vacation.

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How to Navigate a New City Solo: Travel Safety Skills
Some solo travelers are afraid of getting lost. Here are tips on how to navigate a new city safely and improve your sense of direction.

Eating Alone Is Easy When You Know How
Eating alone is one aspect of solo travel that some people really don’t like. Here are a variety of options and ways to enjoy dining alone.

The most popular POV post on Solo Traveler in June:

Why It’s Important for Women to Travel Alone
The special reasons it’s great for women to travel alone, plus top advice from Janice and Tracey who both travel solo, but quite differently.

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• Solo Travel Deals Page Updated monthly, to our knowledge this is the only list of tours with no or low single supplements on the Internet.
• A Complete Guide to Travel Insurance for Solo Travelers Where to buy and not buy travel insurance. How to make sure you get the right coverage and a price comparison of two recommended providers.
• How to Plan a Solo Trip 2024: Trends, Checklist, and Budget Spreadsheet From checklists, resources, and tools to how to use ChatGPT for itinerary creation, here’s how to plan a solo trip in 2024. 
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• Dreaming of travel? Make it happen with these trip planning resources. Here’s our shortlist of travel planning tools to get you there.
• How to Plan Your Travel Budget: Luxury or Frugal Travel budgeting made easy whether you're splurging on luxury or keeping a sharp eye on expenses. Includes a free interactive spreadsheet. 
• Best VPN for Travel: What, Why, How and New Recommendations Protect your identity when you travel. Here’s what to look for in a VPN, a simple use guide, and new recommendations.
• Carry-on Packing List that Makes Sense: Traveler Tested Carry-on packing lists for women and men with tips for packing light and still having all the travel essentials you need.