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Janice & Tracey
Here’s my 3-day, solo itinerary for Kyoto. I found the transit to be easy. Entrance to the major sights free. And a few off-the-beaten-path options you’ll love.
Solo Travel to the United States of America: tips and advice that will get you there, get you around, and help you get the most out of your stay.
This colorful photo of a shaman on spectacular Lake Titicaca was submitted by a member of the Solo Travel Society who traveled to Bolivia.
I think that talking to strangers is one of the most enjoyable aspects of traveling solo. Here are 5 tips to get the conversation going and keep it rolling.
Long-term solo travel can be a real challenge. Loneliness! Feeling unsettled! Learn how to explore the world at will and keep it together too.
We all want to travel. We all have limitations. Here’s how to plan your travels around them.
Explore
the joys of taking it slow and solo as you travel from the pleasure of anticipation to seeing your destination in greater detail to taking it all home with you.
This Solo Travel Society member found that her desire to travel to Norway and sit
on the edge of Preikestolen was stronger than her fear of traveling solo. |
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. This is an ad. If you click and buy we'll receive a small commission. You'll pay the same, you'll be secure when on public WiFi and you'll support Solo Traveler. ~ Janice
PUBLIC WIFI SAFETY FOR TRAVELERS
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.
Chautauqua is a great summer destination for relaxation, learning, and fun. Your first time can be confusing. Here’s how to Chautauqua successfully.
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?
Traveling alone is great. But being seriously sick or injured and alone, not so much. Travel insurance has helped me in many ways. - I just couldn't leave my mother to travel when she got sick. Fortunately, my travel insurance reimbursed me for my flights which was all I had spent to
date.
- I lost my prescription glasses on a hike in the UK. When I got home I was surprised to learn that my travel insurance would pay out up to $300 for them.
- I was in Sydney, Australia when a crown popped off a tooth. I had it fixed by a local dentist and
recovered the cost from my travel insurance.
It takes just minutes to buy travel insurance. You could be thankful you did for the rest of your life. Here are two companies to check out.
Some trips are more demanding than others. Physical training for travel can be very helpful. Here’s my plan to get into shape for walking and cycling trips.
This photo of the Andes Mountains was shared with us by a member of the Solo Travel Society who visited the Altiplano in Peru.
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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