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Hiking solo is peaceful, relaxing and rejuvenating. Here are my tips on gear, training for your hike, hiking safety and some fabulous hiking destinations.
Planning a trip to Spain? Here is a short but sweet recommendation for Torrox as a solo travel destination, courtesy of a Solo Travel Society member.
Enjoy this tasty and colorful overview of the landscapes, food and wine of Western Canada, courtesy of award-winning culinary travel writers.
Why do we visit sad places when we travel? To remember? To honor? To celebrate? I believe it’s for all these reasons plus one more.
From managing your money and documents to buying travel insurance, this post covers all the basics you want to consider to be safe as you travel solo.
Early Bird Deadline
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16th!
All nominees for a Solo Travel Award will be featured in the World Nomads Solo Travelers Choice Award.
Enter now!
Budget New York City? Yes, it is possible. Here are top tips for free and low-cost ways to enjoy this spectacular city and make New York affordable.
“A horrifying place, but important to see
and understand,” says a Solo Travel Society member of the photo he took at Auschwitz-Birkenau.
Respecting local cultures, customs, and laws is fundamental to personal safety when traveling. Here are 8 tips to help you be respectful even if you don’t know the nuances of the
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While walking along the beach in Dahab, Egypt, a Solo Travel Society member was invited to morning tea by friendly local Bedouins.
PUBLIC WIFI SAFETY
FOR TRAVELERS
Protect your identity.
A VPN is important when going on public WiFi whether you're traveling or at home. I use StrongVPN and have written about the why and how of it.
Hotel WiFi, coffee shop WiFi... are public and without a VPN you can have your identity stolen and your accounts hacked. StrongVPN also allows me to watch Netflix when I'm out of the country and get around WiFi firewalls in countries that have them.
32 travel tips for first-timers to Japan. Tips to make your Japan trip easier including how to navigate the trains and metro, where to stay and what to
eat.
Relaxing, people watching, excitement, love: if you can get past the annoying parts, there are definitely some reasons to love airports.
This Solo Travel Society member says that all her previous travel
experiences combined could not compare with 3 fascinating days spent in Salar de Uyuni.
WONDERING ABOUT
TRAVEL INSURANCE?
I loved the onsens of Japan but before going I was a little confused. Here’s your guide to enjoying an onsen and a super onsen. Yes, it is super!
China is fascinating and challenging. Here are 32+ tips on how to thrive in China’s culture, how to get around, how to stay healthy and more.
Travel gear. It can be fun. But it can also weigh you down. Here are travel gear recommendations from your fellow solo travelers.
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. |
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All recommendations are based on my experience and is the advice I give friends. It should be noted that if you buy some recommended products such as life insurance, I will receive a commission but this deos not affect the price you pay. |
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