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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.
Halifax is a great destination for solo travel. Safe, friendly and rich in activities. Here are 10 things to do in Halifax.
Two Solo Travel Society members experience Japan in different ways: one on a circumnavigation cruise, one exploring Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto on her own.
Musings, memories, and lessons learned, along with links to helpful and inspirational posts: some personal thoughts on solo travel.
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We have hundreds destination recommendations on Solo Traveler. Here I offer you a round-up of cheap solo travel destinations for summer getaways.
In spite of the summer crowds, a stroll through Monet’s Garden at Giverny, France is a beautiful way to spend an afternoon.
What are the true costs of solo travel? In this post we explore the soft costs, the ones less considered that offer great rewards.
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Whether exploring completely alone or with a tour group, solo travel to Jordan comes highly recommended by these Solo Travel Society members.
Solo travel for personal growth: as you travel alone, being totally responsible for yourself, you will discover just how capable you are.
My first river cruise, a culinary-themed excursion from Paris to Normandy, could not have gone better! Here are some of the highlights.
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.
Wouldn’t you like to be here right now? A Solo Travel Society member shared this image, taken on a recent solo trip to Fiji.
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.
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The wide variety of dining options, art and interesting culture – not to mention the low Canadian dollar – make solo travel in Montreal a great option.
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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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