Solo Traveler Newsletter - September 2016

Published: Sun, 09/04/16




 
Tip of the Month
 
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Travelers

In this post on uncornered market two of my favorite travel bloggers give you the benefit of their 14 years and 90+ countries of travel experience. And the best part: what they have to say is not only great for travel but good for life at home as well.

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Great Travel Links

What Airlines Actually Owe You If You Get Bumped From Your Flight Airlines won’t always alert you to whether you are owed compensation or services, so it’s best to come prepared with knowledge of the rules and stand up for yourself, says George Hobica, the founder of travel site Airfarewatchdog.com. Find out your rights here.

How to See London Theater on the Cheap One of London's highlights is its theater scene but it's also incredibly expensive. Here are the Frugal Traveler's top tips for enjoying lots of London theater on a budget.

An Airport Survival Guideguide giving you the specifics on security, best dining, connectivity and other amenities of some of America's busiest airports. There are all sorts of surprises being added to airports. Learn how to get the best out of your airport waiting time

​​​​​​​4 tips for getting over jet lag This pasts summer Janice was featured in the Toronto Star in an article on jet lag. Janice's top tip is drinking lots of water though this was hardly mentioned in the article. Still there's lots of useful information on jet lag in this article.
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The most clicked-on link last month

​​​​​​​Suddenly Considering Travel Insurance? If recent terror attacks around the world have you thinking about travel insurance, you’re not alone. Industry experts say that consumer interest in terrorism and trip cancellation coverage has spiked after each attack. From New York Times Travel, good news for Americans: despite increased interest, travelers won’t be facing rate hikes. And from Solo Traveler, insurance advice from top bloggers in 6 countries.


And of course...

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.

The 2016 Solo Traveler Accommodation Guide We've moved the new edition of the ever-popular Solo Traveler Accommodation Guide online. Containing recommendations for hotels, hostels, B&Bs and inns around the world - all vetted by solo travelers - the Guide helps you find, review, and book a room all in one place. 

 
 
The Pics of the Week
 
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 200,000 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.

Meeting locals is wonderful but travel is expensive. Homestay helps you in both regards. You can save money and you can make money with Homestay.  Continue reading →

Not all travel planning is fun but it is all important. Here’s how one reader dealt with the issues of travel insurance, wills and repatriation of remains. Continue reading →

You can always save a bit here and a bit there on travel. But you can really SAVE on shoulder season travel. Here are our top tips.  Continue reading →

Being able to travel and work on your own terms is the ultimate for traveling more. Here are resources for a business that you can take on the road.  Continue reading →

Extreme Saving on Flights: 7 Tips, 3 Go-To Sites, 1 Fab Resource
Who doesn’t love a great deal! My question is: how hard are you willing to work for it? Travel hacking can offer extreme savings but it is a lot of work. This post has 7 great tips for those who like to play the travel hacking game, 3 go-to sites from a professional travel hacker and a resource who will do it all for you. Continue reading →
 
 
The Top Posts on Solo Traveler Last Month.
 
Small town travel has a lot to offer. In this case it includes a craft brewery, coffee roastery, distillery, golf course, luxury B&B and much more. 
 
Alone for the holidays? Our readers and other sources recommend 35 solo travel destinations for Christmas and New Years.
 
Get outdoors. Enjoy fishing, cycling, paddling, hiking… Then dine on fine local fare and relax in the evening. Here are travel tips for Haldimand County.

Six years ago, I wrote about my top culinary dream trips. This summer, one of my dreams came true at Nova Scotia’s Trout Point Lodge. 
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This traveler set a huge challenge for her first solo camping trip: transporting herself, 2 dogs, a tent & camping gear to an island via paddle board.
 
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