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Over the span of a month, this Solo Travel Society member explored the East Coast and Tasmania on an epic solo Australia road trip.
Checked baggage is a completely different game than carry-on – and it’s about more than weight restriction. Here are tips to help you avoid problems.
What’s so great about river cruises for solo travelers? From covering lots of ground to doing things your way to last-minute deals, here are 7 advantages.
The color of the water in this photo of Crater Lake in Oregon, USA is incredible! It was shared with us by a member of the Solo Travel Society.
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Tours and other organized travel are great for solo travelers. But, how do you choose the tour for you? Here’s what you need to know and how to go about it.
For those who may have questions or concerns about taking a cruise to the Arctic, here are my tips for an Arctic expedition.
This photo of lovely Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina was shared with us by a member of the Solo Travel Society who recently visited the old city.
Are carbon offsets legitimate? Does travel seriously affect your carbon footprint? Here’s my conclusion after days of research on carbon offsets for travel.
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Wondering where to enjoy the holidays alone? Our readers and other sources recommend 45+ solo travel destinations for Christmas and New Year’s.
In a photography workshop on a solo trip to Norway, a Solo Travel Society member shot this pic of many layers of shale on the Lerner Islands in Svalbard.
I can’t share all that I learned on my Arctic trip but here’s an overview to give you a sense of what you might learn should you go.
Worried you’ll be lonely traveling solo? Here’s some great advice on how to travel alone without being lonely and enjoy the social side of solo travel.
This photo of the Morocco landscape was taken by a member of the Solo Travel Society between the Middle Atlas Mountains and Marrakech.
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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Planning your first solo trip? Here are our best solo travel tips for newbies. This essential guide is a shortcut to the info you need plus tips from the Solo Travel Society.
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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.
After giving you practical information about my trip to the high Arctic, here is a more personal expression of a great travel experience.
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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