What's New in Canada for 2016
From The National Post, a province-by-province
round-up of exciting openings and events across the country. From Whistler-Blackcomb's 50th Anniversary to a polar bear conservation centre in Manitoba to a new observatory in Montreal to a Jazz and Blues Festival in St. John's, this might be the year to see more of Canada (especially given the state of the dollar).
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Great Travel Links |
Hold on to your boarding pass. That little piece of paper that you have to show at every checkpoint in the airport (and sometimes post a photo of on Facebook) contains more than just your flight information. Peter Greenberg recommends keeping track of it and
destroying it once you get home. Hang on to your boarding pass to safeguard your personal info.
The fake review problem is getting worse. From Christopher Elliott, the latest on the problem of
bogus reviews being posted on TripAdvisor and other sites. Both consumers and businesses suffer in this game. The article looks at the implications of both good and bad online reviews and how companies are dealing with the issue, and offers tips for spotting a
fake.
The most clicked on link last month.
Google Rolls Out Free Travel Apps From The New York Times, a review of recently announced free tools
being offered by Google. From offline maps that you can download when you have WiFi and use later without consuming data, to a Local Guides program, where users provide reviews of hotels, restaurants, etc., to the Popular Times tool which helps you avoid long lineups, there is lots here for the solo traveler. Check out the article for more info on how these travel apps can save you time and money.
No Single Supplements Allowed. Don't forget to check out the Solo Traveler Deals page before planning
your solo trip. You may just find exactly what you need there at a great price. Gear, Books and Great Travel Resources - We're expanding our travel resources section all the
time. Every piece of gear and every book is there because I like it. I can stand behind it. As for the travel tools and resources, I've used and recommend many of them while some are recommendations from readers.
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Pics of the Week are contributed by members of the Solo Travel Society on Facebook.
Every week on Solo Traveler we publish a photo from the travels of one of the members of the Solo Travel Society on Facebook. Join the fun. Simply "Like" our Facebook page and you can submit a photo. Then tell your friends when
you're published. Click on last month's photos below to see who made the contribution and where it was taken.
Financial Fridays Travel Farther, Longer, & More Often |
You have consistently told us that money is the main reason you don't travel more. To the rescue: #Financial Fridays! Every week, we will bring you tips and advice to help you travel more, better, and more often. Financial Fridays--because the best things in life aren't things.
Tips to avoid hotel fees and help you save money. Here’s how to plan your trip so that you return home without breaking your travel budget. Continue reading
→ Oh, it’s a tangled web that international financial institutions weave. Here’s to untangling it with a simple answer to save you money. Continue reading →
It worries me – travelers using public WiFi to bank or buy online without
protecting their data. Here’s how to use public WiFi safely. Continue reading →
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In case you missed them, here are the five most read posts on Solo Traveler last month.
Solo in Milan, I explore the city my way, enjoy aperitivo, and realize that dreams don’t always take the form that we expect. Continue reading → What contribution can you make to a more peaceful world? Here are some thoughts and practical steps. Continue
reading → Forlimpopoli, just an hour’s train ride from Bologna, is a beautiful town anchored by a center devoted to the food and wine of Italy. Continue
reading →
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