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Can’t you just imagine yourself here, strolling around Annecy, France on a sunny afternoon? This photo was shared with us by a Solo Travel Society member.
Why take a tour as a solo traveler? Here are 10 reasons tours are great for solo travelers. The list will help you decide if a solo group tour is for you.
A layover in Toronto is a great opportunity. Here are top tips for tourist attractions at a great price PLUS a local’s guide to the best in the city.
On a recent trip to Ravenna, Italy, I was overwhelmed by the beauty of the interior of the Basilica di San Vitale, including this incredible dome.
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For the solo travel introvert, heading out on your own can be a little intimidating. Here are some tips to help you break out and have a great solo trip.
This solo traveler found Graz, Austria to be a stimulating city with a good balance of preserved heritage and striking modernity.
One day in Ravenna is just enough to cover the highlights of this not-to-be-missed, small Italian city. If you have time, enjoy it over multiple days.
So you’re planning to travel alone. Here are the keys to great solo travel trip planning plus plenty of convenient resources.
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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.
While on a road trip in Southern Utah, USA, a Solo Travel Society member shared this photo of a rock formation called The Three Gossips.
What can a solo traveler do at night? There are many options, some that are social and some that make alone time special.
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.
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.
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.
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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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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