Our Europe: 27 Things We Love about the Continent
Our reader survey tells us that Europe is home to many of your favorite solo travel destinations. From The Guardian Travel, writers in all 27 European Union countries share a favorite place that evokes the spirit of their nation. We can still dream of future travel, so enjoy these gorgeous photos and unique recommendations.
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GREAT TRAVEL LINKS
Top Travel Books To Read Right Now Take a camel trek to Australia's Uluru, live simply in Denmark, nurture rescued elephants in Africa, journey through time in China, discover Cuba, or live vicariously through travelers who have abandoned all of their possessions to sail the Caribbean. From Wendy Altschuler at Forbes, these books will keep your wanderlust alive.
Will Coronavirus Improve Customer Service? If you're looking for a little good news during the pandemic, here's some: the coronavirus has the potential to improve customer service in a remarkable way. In fact, according to this article by Christopher Elliott, it's already happening.
Christopher Elliott is the founder of Elliott Advocacy, a nonprofit organization that empowers consumers to solve their problems and helps those who can't. He and his team provide excellent guidance and advice, and we refer to them
often. If you’re wrestling with a COVID-19 travel cancellation question, you can request help via their online request form or post a question on their community forum.
5 Urban Travel Photography Tips To Utilize When Cities Reopen If you’re itching to get back to shooting travel photos once your self-isolation ends, there is no time like the present to learn and hone in on new skills. From photographer Donny Fuego, here are 5 tips to save for when it’s safe to resume public photography
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Want to make friends while traveling solo? Social media can help. It’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but if it’s yours, there are lots of options for apps and websites that provide opportunities to connect with others when you’re traveling alone. Mashable shares their best tips for meeting other travelers on the road.
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TOP POSTS ON SOLO TRAVELER
Here are the top new articles published on Solo Traveler in March.
Congratulations to Laurel from Alberta, Canada, winner of our February Guess the Destination Giveaway! Laurel (pictured here on a trip to China) will be enjoying an Expedition Cruise courtesy of Adventure Canada. For those who were playing along and trying to guess the destination, the answer was the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the prize was meant to be The Mighty St. Lawrence Expedition Cruise. Due to the current situation with COVID-19,
Adventure Canada has had to cancel the entire 2020 expedition season. They have graciously committed to sending Laurel on another cruise, to be determined once travel is possible again. Thanks to Adventure Canada and everyone who entered.
DESTINATIONS
In March, we featured destinations in the United Kingdom, Bolivia, Morocco, 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!
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