Quirky Attractions, Free Water & Coping with Unpredictability

Published: Mon, 07/01/19

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TIP OF THE MONTH

10 of the Best Eccentric Attractions in Europe

From the largest pig museum in the world to a theme park in a Transylvanian salt mine to a television tower featuring crawling babies ascending to the top which has been voted the second-ugliest building in the world, Guardian readers share their picks of the quirkiest attractions that Europe has to offer.

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GREAT TRAVEL LINKS

Tap - Find Water Anywhere It's easy to resort to buying bottled water when you're traveling, but all that plastic is destroying our environment. What if you could find free water to refill your travel bottle? Tap is an app that allows you to find nearby Refill Stations, so you never have to buy bottled water again. You just open the app and within seconds you’ll find the closest place to refill your water bottle. Cheaper for you, better for the environment. Find out more and download the free app here.

Travel can be unpredictable — here’s how to cope If you’re traveling somewhere this summer, there’s a strong chance that you’ll also experience the wonderful unpredictability of travel. From low water on the Rhine to high temperatures that could ground your flight, you never know what Mother Nature or Lady Luck will throw at you. From consumer advocate Christopher Elliott, here are the keys to overcoming unpredictability.

Tips for L.G.B.T.Q. Travelers to Visit the World Safely For LGBTQ travelers, taking a trip can bring up safety concerns, fears of discrimination, and the stress of navigating different sets of rules and restrictions. Adding to the complexities of travel are additional intersecting categories of identity: skin color, gender, wealth and ethnicity all affect the way that we are treated as travelers. From New York Times Travel, here are some tips to stay safe and make the most of your travel.

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How Jet Lag Affects Your Body and What You Can Do to Combat It According to Sleep Health Foundation chair Professor Dorothy Bruck, there are three parts to understanding jet lag: first, there's the time difference; second, there's the actual fatigue from travelling; and third, there are your body rhythms. This article from ABC Life describes the impact of jet lag and how you can deal with it.

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TOP POSTS ON SOLO TRAVELER

Here are the top new articles published on Solo Traveler in June.

Password Management for Travel: What, Why & Easy Setup Guide

Password management for travel is really important. Secure, safe and easy to use, this is the tool I use while traveling and at home.

Build Confidence: Solo Travel for Personal Growth

Solo travel for personal growth: as you travel alone, being totally responsible for yourself, you will discover just how capable you are.

A Glimpse into the Future of Travel Technology

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.

How and Where to Travel to Avoid the Crowds

You want the best travel experience. You don’t want the crowds. Here’s a backgrounder on overtourism and how and where to travel to avoid the crowds.

Personal Thoughts about Solo Travel

Musings, memories, and lessons learned, along with links to helpful and inspirational posts: some personal thoughts on solo travel.

DESTINATIONS

In June, we featured destinations in Denmark, Canada, Japan, and around the world. Have you traveled solo to a destination that you loved and would recommend to fellow travelers? Consider submitting an article and photos via our easy online form. We love to publish your stories!

Solo Travel Destination: Copenhagen, Denmark

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.

Solo Travel to Halifax: Why, How and 10 Things to Do

Halifax is a great destination for solo travel. Safe, friendly and rich in activities. Here are 10 things to do in Halifax.

Solo Travel Destination: Japan Two Ways

Two Solo Travel Society members experience Japan in different ways: one on a circumnavigation cruise, one exploring Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto on her own.

Cheap and Cheerful Solo Travel: Summer Getaways

We have hundreds destination recommendations on Solo Traveler. Here I offer you a round-up of cheap solo travel destinations for summer getaways.

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Going Alone? Travel Insurance is a Must - why I never travel without insurance, how I've used it to recover losses, and how to buy it.
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