Don't forget to look up!

Published: Sun, 12/01/19

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The Art of Looking Up: The World's Most Spectacular Ceilings – In Pictures

From the Senso-ji temple in Japan to the Bellagio hotel in Las Vegas, 40 ceilings from around the globe are celebrated for their aesthetic power and examined for what they mean to those who created them, in a new book called The Art of Looking Up. Here is a sample of 10 stunning ceilings from around the world that remind us to look up, not just around, while traveling solo.

GREAT TRAVEL LINKS

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Dublin Airport Tests New Dedicated Seating Area for Solo Passengers Dublin Airport is trialling a new initiative called MySpot, a dedicated seating and private pod area specifically designed for solo travelers. The MySpot seats and pods both contain charging facilities and a compartment where hand luggage can be securely stored, and the service includes complimentary tea, coffee, or water delivered directly to the passenger. Find out more about MySpot at the Dublin Airport.

Stuck Next to an Annoying Flier? Here’s What You Can Do About It. It’s hard to find someone who doesn’t have a story like to tell about an inconsiderate fellow passenger. Consumer Advocate Christopher Elliott shares some horror stories and advice on how to effectively address problems with other passengers on a flight.

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Try These Tips to Get Great Travel Photos The path to better photography is the same as mastering a musical instrument: practice, practice, practice. But these tips, hacks, ideas, and tactics from Los Angeles Times photographers and photography teachers will get you there faster. Here are tips from professionals to help improve your travel photos.

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READER PHOTOS

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TOP POSTS ON SOLO TRAVELER

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

The Winners of the 2019 Solo Travel Awards

What companies treat solo travelers best? The anticipation is over. Congratulations to the winners of the 2019 Solo Travel Awards!

Solo Traveler Reader Survey: Here’s What You Had to Say

The results of the 2019 Solo Traveler Reader Survey are in. Your opinions were sometimes surprising and definitely valuable. Here’s what you had to say.

Solo Travel Safety: 12 Apps & 15 Tips

Solo travelers take full responsibility for their own safety. You need these safety apps and safety tips to travel safe and be free to have fun.

Educational Travel: Learning Vacations for Solo Travelers

Educational travel is on the rise. Many are planning learning vacations. Here’s how to find the right learning experiences in your dream destination.

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Winners of the 2019 Solo Travel Award for

Specialty Tours!

GrapeHops Tours specializes in small group wine and food tours in several regions of Europe. Limited to groups of 12 people or less, tours to both well-known and off-the-beaten-track places include unique visits to wineries, farms, and food artisans. Current offerings include wine and food tours in Spain, Italy, Portugal, Croatia, Slovenia, and Bulgaria.

DESTINATIONS

In November, we featured destinations in the United Kingdom, Australia, and the Netherlands. 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!

Exploring London Solo with Ease

Traveling solo isn’t always easy. Exploring London solo this time around I discovered how Monograms can ease the way for you.

Den Bosch: Solo Travel Beyond Amsterdam in the Netherlands

I was in Den Bosch for five days. I could have stayed a month. It’s perfect for solo travelers. Interesting, safe, beautiful and culturally rich.

Affordable Sydney: 32 Free & Low-Cost Tips

Natural beauty, culture, food… Sydney is a fantastic destination but it comes at a price. Here are budget Sydney tips to make this city affordable.

Solo in Amsterdam: A City that Left Me Wanting More

Solo in Amsterdam, I explored by boat and on foot, saw a bit of the countryside, discovered tasty new treats, and fell in love with the city.

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A New Project in the Works

Janice and I are in the early phase of developing a new project that we're excited about! Solo Traveler will continue, of course, but we have other interests as well. This project will be about grappling with and learning about issues we don't understand, on just about any topic. As with Solo Traveler, our goal will be to inform, inspire, and advocate, and community participation will be a very important component. It will take a few months to get off the ground but if you would like to be notified of the launch you can sign up here. Of course, you'll be able to unsubscribe at any time.

Going Somewhere?

If you're traveling soon, don't forget...

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.
Bare Minimum Packing: Here’s Your Packing List - our ultimate packing check list which I continue to use for every trip.
Five Top Travel Apps Plus a Few More I'd Never Travel Without - These make travel easier.
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