We're excited to launch the Solo Traveler Insider for people who want more: more travel content, more opportunities to connect with solo travelers, more input into our content and direction, and more access to Janice and me through a premium membership program on Patreon. For a small monthly fee you will receive exciting benefits such as:

• Speaker Series Every month, in-depth talks with international travel experts or intimate live Q&As with us, based on what you want to know. First up: Abigail King, doctor-turned-travel writer on Beyond the Mask: Travel During a Pandemic.
• Insider Insights Hear the stories we share at dinner parties rather than on the website, plus our thoughts and analysis of current events and industry trends as they impact solo travelers. 
• Community Connect and share with other passionate solo travelers in a private forum. 
• Priority Access You'll be first in line for everything we offer on Solo Traveler - plus Insider Exclusive deals and gifts!

Travel Loyalty Programs Are Desperate Now. Here’s What They’re Doing. Travel loyalty programs are desperate to keep you at a time when no one is traveling. Consumer advocate Christopher Elliott looks at why some customers are leaving and others are staying, what loyalty programs are doing to try to keep members, and whether it’s working. A must-read if you belong to a travel loyalty program.

Listening to Paris You may not be able to get there right now, but you can listen to The Earful Tower, an award-winning podcast by Oliver Gee, an Australian journalist-turned-podcaster in Paris.  “It’s not hard to imagine being transported to Paris while listening,” says The New York Times. Recent episodes include topics such as daily life in Paris without tourists and life in a 72 room French chateau. You can find The Earful Tower podcast here.

Are Rental Cars Safe to Drive Right Now?  Alesandra Dubin talks to 3 leading experts about how to know if your rental car is clean and safe; how to take extra precautions when you take possession of the car; what to ask about the company's cleaning policies; and under what conditions you could risk exposure when you rent a car.  Check out this Business Insider article to find out what you need to know before renting a car now.

Travel Writer Dervla Murphy: Being Alone Is Essential to an Important Journey

Prepare to be inspired by solo traveler, travel writer, cyclist, and octogenarian, Dervla Murphy who completed a cycling trip from Ireland to India in 1963.

The Importance of Travel to Developing Countries

The importance of travel to developing countries was on my mind when I picked Morocco as a destination. And what a rich experience flowed from that choice!

Solo Travel to Cope with Loss

Many times, our primary reason for traveling is to discover a new destination. Sometimes, we travel solo to cope with loss or grief.

Choosing a Travel Destination: Where Do You Find Inspiration?

When choosing a travel destination, inspiration can come from many sources. Art, history, music, books, films, tv: solo travelers share what inspires them.