Zen and the Art of Managing Smartphone Photos
Are your smartphone photos out of control? Do you return from each trip with hundreds of pics, then wonder how to organize them all so you can find what you're looking for later? Check this out: a technology expert from The New York Times interviewed professional photographers, tested multiple photo management services and gadgets, experimented with tagging systems and backup processes, and sought advice from a computer scientist to
bring you this advice on storing and organizing smartphone photos.
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Great Travel Links |
Secret Summer Destinations Athletes, musicians, chefs, actors, writers, and entrepreneurs share their favorite secret spots on the planet. From California to Uruguay, Berlin to Naples, and Kauai to St. Thomas, these tastemakers may have a new travel destination to add to your list.
Travel Planning Starts Here - and Father's Day Gift Shopping Can Too! Check out our new Travel Planning Resources page on Solo Traveler. Is Dad a traveler? We've got recommended books, luggage, cameras, and gear on our list. Does he deserve a night away, but you want to let him choose when and where? How about a Hotels.com giftcard? Any time
you click on a link on the blog and make a purchase through Amazon,
you'll get both a good deal from them and gratitude from us for the tiny commission we'll get.
The most clicked-on link last month
The Holiday Luggage Giveaway As you may recall, last month we held a giveaway with the fine folks at Holiday. We're pleased to announce that a TravelPro Magna backpack and a TravelProCrew 10 carry on are on their way to Solo Traveler reader Traci in California. Congratulations and happy travels, Traci!
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.
Coming Soon: The 2016 Solo Traveler Accommodation Guide We're gearing up to produce a new edition of the ever-popular Guide. Containing recommendations for hotels,
hostels, B&Bs and inns around the world - all vetted by solo travelers - the Guide will be moving online this year. You'll be able to find, review, and book a room all in one place. But we can't do it without you. Please take a moment to add your comments about places you've stayed in the last year.
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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 travel photo submitted by a member of the Solo Travel Society. Join our community of more than 155,000 travelers from around the world: simply "like" our Facebook page and you're in! Upload photos any time, along with a caption telling us where it was taken. Click on last month's photos below to see who took them and where.
Travel Money Tuesdays Travel Farther, Longer, & More Often |
You have consistently told us that money is the main reason you don't travel more. To the rescue: Travel Money Tuesdays! Every week, we will bring you tips and advice to help you travel more, better, and more often. Travel Money Tuesdays--because the best things in life aren't things.
Looking for ways to fund your travel passion? Blogging is an option. Here are are my top tips to help you start and grow a travel blog. Continue reading →
No finding SIM cards country-to-country, no going over your limit… Here are options and apps to easily use your phone anywhere in the world. Continue reading →
For those times when physical travel is out of the question, here are 9 cheap or free ways to embrace the spirit of
travel. Continue reading →
Sometimes you just want to drive… and then fly home. But then what to do with the car? Here are some options for cheap one-way car rentals. Continue reading →
Travel companies are constantly packaging deals for us to consider. But are they the right deals? Sometimes pay-as-you-go travel is the better way to go. Continue reading →
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In case you missed them, here are the five most read posts on Solo Traveler last month.
The Causeway
Coastal Route in Northern Ireland is… well it has to be seen. This is a wonderful trip for all solo travelers including solo travel newbies. Continue reading →
The Solo Traveler Artist in Residence
shares her perspective in these images of Indonesia, where she says she “looked at life through a child’s eyes.” Continue reading →
Five destinations in North America. Five destinations in other parts of the world. All of them great for
first time solo travelers. Continue reading →
A Solo Travel Society member learns about history, takes in gorgeous scenery, makes pierogies, and experiences the kindness of strangers in Poland. Continue reading →
Is it possible to go to Kauai on a budget? It’s a challenge to find to be sure but you’ll save lots with these 32 free and low-cost tips will
help. Continue reading →
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