Hi there,
Here's your monthly round up of posts from Solo Traveler.
- Looking for tours with no or very low single supplements? As a subscriber, you'll get those on the 2nd Monday of the month. You can also see them on the Solo
Traveler Deals page.
- Looking for solo travel resources? Check out Cool & Useful for
great trip planning resources. We're updating it with unique travel stuff every month.
Thanks for reading and sharing.
Safe travels,
Janice & Tracey
I’m frequently asked: Do I need travel insurance? My answer is yes. But I also offer you the thoughts of 6 bloggers from 6 different countries.
How do you get that lounge luxury when you fly economy? Here are 5 tips for getting cheap access to airport lounges.
When I was unexpectedly asked, “Why do you travel?” I consulted the Solo Travel Society for their thoughts. Here are the themes that emerged.
Taking walking tours in Quito, Ecuador and day trips to the Galapagos Islands helped this Solo Travel Society member see a lot while keeping costs down.
Join almost 400 travelers growing their travel skills & confidence with the
Wits & Wonder Travel Course
Especially for Solo Travelers
In seven email lessons, we’ll help you:
- Gain the confidence needed to realize your dream trip
- Better understand your travel strengths and abilities even if you haven’t traveled
- Learn travel planning skills for a trip you’ll love
- Know which travel resources deliver more travel for less money
- Rediscover a sense of wonder to take on your travels
- Learn successful money-saving techniques
- Plan for a safe and exciting trip
The reviews are in! Solo travelers have given the course 4.4 stars out of 5. And 79% are likely to recommend it to a friend - many already have!
Going to the spa solo is a fabulous experience. Here are a few water treatments I’ve experience solo in Canada, Japan and Jordan.
Last minute jitters about solo travel? Here are 10 ways to find solo travel confidence when you feel it waning.
A visit to Malta comes highly recommended by two different Solo Travel Society members, regardless of your level of travel experience.
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. From the archive.
...You Have a VPN?
The easy setup VPN app for your computer, phone and tablet:
- 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.
A VPN protects your identity with end-to-end encryption of all your online activities. It is especially important when using a credit card or banking online.
Save 15% on StrongVPN’s annual plan
I use StrongVPN. Click here and your 15% discount on the StrongVPN annual plan will be automatically applied at
checkout.
Simon travels solo to the Palm Beach Poetry Festival where he meets new people, discovers a great new restaurant, and immerses himself in words.
The Canadian Human Rights Museum in Winnipeg exceeded all my expectations. It is interactive and one leaves optimistic. It is a must for people of all ages.
Ah, the open road. Taking a long road trip is fun but doing so alone requires a bit of planning. Here are the tips you need to know. From the archive.
Looking for breathing space? A bit of freedom? A car and an open road will deliver. Here are the best solo road trips – all have been Solo Traveler tested. From the archive.
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.
Wondering where to stay in London? From luxury to mid-priced to budget accommodation here are recommended hotels, B&Bs and hostels. From the archive.
|
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. From the archive.
Bare Minimum Packing: Here’s Your Packing List
Packing lists are the key to packing light. Most people have trouble with this but, in my opinion, it’s an important skill for the solo traveler. Here’s how to do it. From the archive.
Top 10 Tips for Solo Female Travelers and links to the posts on Solo Traveler that are specifically for women traveling alone.
|
|
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. |
|
|
|
|
|
