10 Free (or Cheap) Travel Apps Worth Downloading There are plenty of apps out there that are not worth the time and trouble to install and attempt to figure
out. But here, courtesy of The New York Times, are 10 that will make your travel life easier. They provide solutions to some common travel complications, and best of all, they are either inexpensive or free. Here are 10 apps to consider for your next trip.
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Best Airline Seats, Food and Service Instead of an elite activity, flying has become an
everyday event, albeit one with some distinctly unpleasant aspects. From the seats to the service, the food to the entertainment, writers from Traveller.com.au share their picks of the best of what's on offer for every class of air travel. Travel Planning Starts Here! Check out our new Travel Planning Resources page on Solo Traveler. We've got recommended books, luggage, cameras, and gear on our list. 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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Take your membership benefits on the road – the ones you have purchased to use at home might have great value when you’re
traveling as well. Continue reading →
Here’s why you want a VPN for travel, what to look for in a VPN service and an easy guide to setting up a VPN on your phone, computer or tablet. Continue reading →
Students and youth have many ways to save on travel. Don’t let money slip through your hands. Grab all those discounts and travel more. Continue reading →
Are you watching the currency market? There’s a lot of change going on. Here are my top travel currency tips for coping. Continue reading
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In case you missed them, here are the five most read posts on Solo Traveler last month. Janice and
Tracey travel very differently. Here, they offer their best solo travel advice from their different perspectives. Continue reading →
Adventure sports, delicious cuisine, snowy peaks and
plunging river valleys make Himachal Pradesh a top destination for this Solo Travel Society member. Continue reading →
I have always considered fly fishing the most romantic of outdoor sports.
Finally I had my chance to give it a try. Continue reading →
Inspired by the adventures of Pippi Longstocking, Ellie explores magical Amelia Island, Florida and enjoys her first solo travel experience. Continue reading →
Traveling with medications, especially long-term travel, takes a bit of thought. Here are our reader’s top tips on how to manage medication while traveling. Continue reading →
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