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Janice & Tracey
Two different styles of solo travel in Italy: one traveler went as part of a group tour, one explored independently. Here they share their stories.
The 500th Anniversary of the French Renaissance would be a great time to enjoy a château walking tour in the Loire Valley. If those walls could talk!
Password management is important at home but even more valuable when you travel. Secure, safe and easy to use, this is the password management tool I use at home and away.
A Solo Travel Society member immerses herself in the sights, sounds, and tastes of Varanasi by taking walking tours and staying right next to the Ganges.
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Solo travel in Toronto can be expensive – but it doesn’t have to be. Here are our tips for free and low cost ways to explore Toronto.
Cycling is a great way to experience a destination. Here’s what you need to know about bike tours including tips for organized and self-guided bike trips.
I love wandering through the remains of historical buildings, and the Ross Errilly Friary in County Galway, Ireland did not disappoint.
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Here are 14 ways to save money for travel. No advice to cut lattes. No talk of shorter showers. Just a solid how-to approach to saving cash for travel.
Solo travel for personal growth: as you travel alone, being totally responsible for yourself, you will discover just how capable you are.
Three solo travelers, three different experiences in Copenhagen: one on a quick layover, one with more time to explore, one with 3 weeks to take it all in.
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.
Nominations are now being accepted for the 3rd Annual Solo Travel Awards. Travel companies, it’s time to nominate your tours or cruises for an award!
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.
The future of travel technology is bright. There are new tools hitting the market all the time. Here are a few travel startups that I think have potential.
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Traveling solo is a wonderful experience but you, alone, are responsible for your safety. Here are over 40 travel and money mistakes and how to avoid them.
Solo travelers can enjoy hiking too. Here are 13 safe and easy hiking destinations covering Europe, the UK, North America, Austalia, Chile, and more.
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.
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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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