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Backpacking solo is about the most exciting type of travel you can do. Here’s how to plan your trip, buy your backpack, pack it and more.
Meeting locals is one of the best ways to really dig deep into a culture as you travel. Here are 10 ways to make that local connection.
This Solo Travel Society member recommends a road trip on the North Coast 500 to anyone who loves nature and remote places with a bit of a rough spirit.
One very busy day with two wonderfully welcoming women made my time in Tokyo very special.
A member of the Solo Travel Society shares this photo of a serene scene, taken while on a walk around lovely Bruges, Belgium.
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The Icefields Parkway between Jasper and Banff, Alberta is one of North America’s great drives. Here’s a bit of what you can expect to see.
Camping solo is one of the most relaxing trips you can take. Here’s a comparison of RV and tent camping along with tips for safety and just enjoying.
This Solo Travel Society member says Bocas del Toro is a destination that grows on you.
She appreciated its quirks and had a fabulous time. |
We all want to save on flights and solo travelers have an advantage. Here’s how to get more, pay less, and even make money for future travel.
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.
Hostels are great for the young and the young at heart. In other words, people of all ages. Here’s how to choose the right hostel and why people 50+ love hostels.
High in the Andes Mountains of Peru, a Solo Travel Society member took this photo of the village of Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Looking for a tour, cruise, or resort with no single supplement?
That’s what solo travelers want. Here are 10 tips to help you get it.
WONDERING ABOUT
TRAVEL INSURANCE?
Solo Traveler is as much
about life as it is about travel. This is because solo travel can make us better at life. It encourages us to practice three essential life skills.
Rajasthan is a majestic and colorful state with many layers of historic and cultural significance, says this Solo Travel Society member who had the time of her life on this
trip
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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