Hi Solo Traveler, Here's What's New for August

Published: Sun, 08/16/20

Hi there,

Here's your round up of posts from Solo Traveler for August.

In addition, we have two exciting events coming up this week: the first presentation in our new live Speaker Series, and Trip Giveaway!

Scroll down for information on signing up to hear former doctor, now travel writer Abigail King answer all your questions about traveling safely during a pandemic, and on getting early access to our travel contest to Win a Trip in Bali with Indus Travel.

On September 13^th you'll receive our monthly list of deals from companies that serve solo travelers well. Some have reduced their prices, changed their cancellation policies, and/or postponed trips. Browse through their offerings in both the Advisory and on the Solo Traveler Deals page as you dream of future trips to come.

Thanks for reading and sharing.

Take good care,
Janice & Tracey

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Coming up on Wednesday, Abigail King of Inside the Travel Lab will be the first presenter in our Solo Traveler Insiders Speaker Series. Abi will cover travel safety essentials and etiquette for travel in our “new normal” including: How much of a risk is flying? What new gear do you need to bring? How have things changed? What new trends are emerging? She'll share her expertise and take our questions on Wednesday, August 19th at noon ET. Click here to sign up.

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.

Solo Travel to Vietnam: Photos by Readers

Enjoy these Vietnam photos, all taken by members of the Solo Travel Society and readers of Solo Traveler while exploring the country.

Win a Trip in Bali with Indus Travel

Advance Notice for Subscribers The rest of the world will find out tomorrow, but you can start entering tonight! One lucky solo traveler will enjoy a 7-day land-only tour around Bali with a choice of departure dates in 2020 or 2021. The Picturesque Bali Tour with Indus Travel will take you to see the natural, cultural, and artistic sites of North and South Bali. Enter once a day until August 21, 2020. Good luck!

Full Details & Entry Here

Luxury Solo Travel: Planning Your Trip of a Lifetime

If luxury solo travel is your desire, the sky is the limit! Here are some tips to help you plan your luxurious dream trip.

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.

Don't worry about traveling alone.

Enjoy the thrill of traveling solo!

What a difference a word makes. Traveling alone sounds, well, lonely. Traveling solo is quite different. It's something that capable, confident, adventurous people do. The Wits & Wonder Travel Course will help you travel solo – not lonely, not timid – confidently.

The Wits & Wonder Travel Course
A 7-week Course on How to Travel Solo Delivered by Email

Give it as a gift. Gift it to yourself.

10 Solo Travel Tips to Serve You Well Wherever You Go

Here are 10 of our top solo travel tips that will serve you well anywhere you travel, along with links to articles for more in-depth advice.

Will I Ever Be Able to Travel Again? What Will it be Like?

I fell in love with travel decades ago. My only real obstacle was money. And then came the Coronavirus. So, what will travel be like now?

Become a Solo Traveler Insider

Introducing the Solo Traveler Insider! For those who want more, we’ve created a membership program with lots of benefits. Join us!

Looking for a unique gift idea for a birthday, graduation, wedding - or just about any other occasion? Look no further! Tinggly has a great solution that allows your recipient to choose from hundreds of experiences in more than 100 countries. They can use it any time they travel (or even close to home) because there is no expiry date. Whether they choose a helicopter flight over Niagara Falls, a jungle safari in Nepal, or a tour of Bath and Stonehenge, you're guaranteed to be the person who gave the best gift ever!

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Tips for Safety: Solo Travel in Uncertain Times

On occasion I hear from people who are fearful of travel. Here’s why it’s important to continue and safety tips to quell your travel concerns.

Simple Travel Hacks: Savings for Solo Travelers

If you’re so inclined, you can spend a lot of time working the system. Or, you can use these simple travel hacks to save your money.

Resources for Future Trips

Solo Travel Deals Page Updated monthly, to our knowledge this is the only list of tours with no or low single supplements on the Internet.
Going Alone? Travel Insurance is a Must Here’s what solo travelers should look for in travel insurance including the one benefit that’s most important for those of us who travel alone.
VPN for Travel: What, Why and an Easy Setup Guide Here’s why you want a VPN for travel, what to look for in a VPN service and an easy guide to setting it up on your phone, computer, or tablet.
Bare Minimum Packing: Here’s Your Packing List Here’s your packing list for traveling light. From organizing your clothes to technology, gear and medication. This is what you need to know.
The Ultimate List of Solo Travel Checklists There are many decisions to make about a trip and this list of solo travel checklists is here to make sure that you don’t miss any.

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