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Janice & Tracey
So you’re planning to travel alone. Here are the keys to great solo travel trip planning plus plenty of convenient resources.
Take a moment to recognize the truly remarkable, the really valuable, even if it’s free. A child can do it. So can you.
While visiting Ireland’s Kylemore Abbey, which is situated on Pollacappul Lake in the Connemara region, I paused to admire the scenery.
I’ve scoured many lists of budget destination recommendations and come up with a shortlist of top destinations for safe, budget solo travel in 2019.
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This photo of the sun setting over Lake Te Anau on New Zealand’s South Island was shared with us by a member of the Solo Travel Society.
To start the new year we have compiled for you the top solo travel posts of 2018 and the most popular solo travel posts of all time on Solo Traveler.
After fits and starts learning French I tried Babbel. 15 minutes a day over time really works. Here’s my experience.
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- Protects you from online identity theft – what a way to ruin a trip.
- Let’s you search the web in your own language when abroad.
- Gives you access to sites that are blocked in certain countries.
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Two Solo Travel Society members recommend the Buddhist temples, the kind people, the historic sites, and the delicious food of Luang Prabang.
I have never felt so welcome in any destination as I did while exploring Ireland. Here’s an overview of my trip to Dublin, Cork & Galway.
Solo travel can help us understand the true desires of our hearts and souls. Two authors share their perspectives on solo travel as a spiritual journey.
What are the best destinations for solo travelers? I’m asked this all the time. Here’s my answer.
Wondering About Travel Insurance?
Traveling alone is great. But being seriously sick or injured and alone, not so much. Travel insurance has helped me in many ways.
- I just couldn't leave my mother to travel when she got sick. Fortunately, my travel insurance reimbursed me for my flights which was all I had spent to date.
- I lost my prescription glasses on a hike in the UK. When I got home I was surprised to learn that my travel insurance would pay out up to $300 for them.
- I was in Sydney, Australia when a crown popped off a tooth. I had it fixed by a local dentist and recovered the cost from my travel insurance.
- It takes just minutes to buy travel insurance. You could be thankful you did for the rest of your life. Here are two companies to check out.
Solo travel is many wonderful things. But it can also be challenging and difficult at times. Here are some expert tips for stress-free solo travel.
I love a solo road trip. However a winter road trip alone comes with its own unique challenges and issues. Here are the tips you need to know.
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Travel gear. It can be fun. But it can also weigh you down. Here are travel gear recommendations from your fellow solo travelers.
Top 10 Tips for Solo Female Travelers and links to the posts on Solo Traveler that are specifically for women traveling alone.
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All recommendations are based on my experience and is the advice I give friends. It should be noted that if you buy some recommended products such as life insurance, I will receive a commission but this deos not affect the price you pay. |
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