TIP OF THE MONTH
Holidays that Make a Difference:
25 Ethical Trips
A 24-hour night safari in Laos.
Caring for llamas and alpacas on a farm in Peru.
A tour of a Mumbai slum led by residents themselves.
In conjunction with a consultant on tourism’s impact on people and the environment and an expert on gender responsible tourism, Guardian travel journalists pick their top 5 trips and tours in each of five different categories: community tourism projects, trips with homestays, city tours that support disadvantaged people, working holidays, and trips that benefit women’s
charities and initiatives. Discover trips that will make a difference in your life and the lives of locals.
The Solo Traveler Advisory of Deals
Arriving in your inbox one week from today!
GREAT TRAVEL LINKS
Comfort of a camper. Convenience of a car. Mad Campers has created New Zealand’s first single berth self-contained campervan especially for solo travelers. The MAD1 was designed to help you have a better vehicle experience whilst saving money and reducing your impact on the environment. It comes outfitted with everything you need to be able to drive, cook, eat, and sleep on your road
trip. Find out how you can explore New Zealand solo in comfort and style.
When to Go Where in 2019 As you sort out your 2019 travel plans, keep the calendar in mind. Booking your trip at the right time, or the right time of year, could lead to huge savings. Thanks to intensive data analysis from travel booking platforms Kayak, Hopper and Hipmunk, travelers can try to pinpoint the best time to book a vacation in the coming
year. Here are some trends to watch out for.
The 2019 World Pond Hockey Championship will be held from February 14-17, 2019 in Plaster Rock, New Brunswick. It will feature 120 teams from 15 countries, including England, Singapore, the Cayman Islands, Puerto Rico, and Denmark. There are
participating teams from all Canadian provinces, and from 35 US states. Every year, over 200 volunteers help to maintain the ice and run the event, while over 8,000 people watch and participate in the tournament. Looking for a new (and very Canadian) experience? Check out the World Pond Hockey Championship.
The most clicked-on link last month:
Wits and Wonder Travel Course It takes knowledge, good planning, and an understanding of the world to travel. It requires the wit of an adult. But enjoying travel to its fullest requires the wonder of a child as well. Hence, the Wits & Wonder
Travel Course from Solo Traveler.
In seven emails, we’ll help you with the practical aspects of travel. We’ll help you develop travel skills, build travel confidence, and cultivate money strategies so that you can travel more. We’ll also point you to your youth. We’ll help you rediscover the wonder you had as a child so that it may resurface and infuse your travels with new richness and
fun. Click here to find out more and register for the Wits and Wonder Travel Course.
Congratulations to
Experience (my) France
Winners of the 2018 Solo Travel Award for
Specialty Tours
Although tiny, this company plans and organizes completely private tours, tailor-made and designed with the guest in mind. Every trip, for one or up to a maximum of 8 guests is different! Experience (my) France welcomes solo travelers and does not charge extra. Guests are not just traveling among locals, they are living as locals on their trip, hosted by Véronique at her mansion in Aveyron, France. That means no hotels either as her home is yours for 10 days. All trips are within 150 km a day from their Aveyron base and can be more or less active according to your preference. Véronique
is the perfect guide and driver, being an Aveyron local, bilingual and bi-cultural. She will open doors for guests, they wouldn't be able to open on their own.
The 2018 Solo Travel Awards were sponsored by World Nomads, a fast-growing online travel company that provides inspiration, advice, safety tips and specialized travel
insurance for independent, volunteer and student travelers traveling and studying most anywhere in the world.
THE PICS OF THE WEEK
Pics of the Week are contributed by members of the Solo Travel Society on Facebook. We love to publish travel photos submitted by readers. Join our community of more than 235,000 travelers from around the world: simply "like" our Facebook page and you're in! Upload photos any time, along with a caption telling us a bit about what is in the picture. Click on last month's photos below to get the full effect and see where they were taken.
TOP POSTS ON SOLO TRAVELER
Here are the top 5 new articles published on Solo Traveler in January.
DESTINATIONS
In January, we featured destinations in Laos, Ireland, Norway, France, and around the world. Have you traveled solo to a destination that you loved and would recommend to fellow travelers? Consider submitting your story and photos via our easy online form. We love to publish your stories!
Solo Travel Destination: Luang Prabang, Laos
Two Solo Travel Society members recommend the Buddhist temples, the kind people, the historic sites, and the delicious food of Luang Prabang.
Dublin, Cork & Galway: Exploring Ireland Solo
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 Destination: Lofoten Islands, Norway
This Solo Travel Society member created an itinerary to visit as many fjords as possible before reaching the hauntingly beautiful Lofoten Islands in Norway.
La Fete de la Musique: A Summer Solstice Festival in France
La Fête de la Musique in France is day when everyone takes to the streets for music. It was on my bucket list of experiences. Here’s what you need to know.
Travel Passions: 40 Destinations for Food, Health, Adventure & Creativity
What are your travel passions? Whether it’s food & wine, adventure, health, ideas, or creativity, we have destinations and recommendations for you to enjoy.
And the top 2 destination posts read by our readers in January?
Solo Travel to the United States: What You Need to Know
Solo Travel to the United States of America: tips and advice that will get you there, get you around, and help you get the most out of your stay.
Solo Travel Japan: 32 Tips You Need to Know
32 travel tips for first-timers to Japan. Tips to make your Japan trip easier including how to navigate the trains and metro, where to stay and what to eat.
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