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Janice & Tracey
In spite of a less than promising start, a tall ship voyage taken by a Solo Travel Society member
results in many new friends.
On a solo kayaking trip, Grace learns how to paddle on a peaceful bay in the morning and tackles small rapids on the magical Madawaska in the afternoon.
While exploring the Easter Island Coast, a Solo Travel Society member encountered a solitary horse, just staring out to sea.
Solo travel is many wonderful things. But it can also be challenging and difficult at times. Here are some expert tips for stress-free solo
travel.
This is an ad. If you click and buy we'll receive a small commission. You'll pay the same, and you'll support Solo Traveler. ~ Janice
This is Brilliant!
So few hotels have safes in their room now and, of course, hostels don't. I was looking for a portable
safe and I found this instead.
The Loctote antitheft sack is a safe and it's a backpack.
- Double steel reinforced locking strap
& heavy-duty combination lock allow you to lock the bag shut, and to a fixed object.
- Lightweight slash, tear & abrasion resistant fabric with industrial water resistant exterior coating.
- Reflective Cut Resistant
Ropes
- Large RFID Blocking Pocket shields credit cards from being scanned.
So take it with you or leave it in your room locked to an immovable object with your valuables inside and everything will be safe.
What’s it like to go solo on a solos-only tour? Here’s your answer with an overview of
a fun and educational one-week trip to Sicily.
This photo was shared with us by a member of the Solo Travel Society who traveled to Nusa Pedina in Indonesia. Just looking at it makes me nervous!
Solo travel over 50. There are so many benefits. So many reasons to do so. And so many ways to travel solo safely. Here’s a Boomer’s perspective.
A Machu Picchu sunrise is beautiful to behold. This photo of the sun breaking through the mist was shared with us by a member of the Solo Travel Society.
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 On Public WiFi, Personal Data is in the Air for Anyone to Grab… Unless You Use a VPN
Wondering where to enjoy the holidays alone? Our readers and other sources recommend 35 solo travel destinations for Christmas and New Year’s.
Travel safety expert and author of over 800 articles on the subject, Phil Sylvester, shares his top tips on traveling solo safely.
Top 10 Tips for Solo Female Travelers and links to the posts on Solo Traveler that are specifically for women
traveling alone.
Here we have a photo of a solo traveler, just hanging out with the elephants in Sri Lanka. It was shared with us by a member of the Solo Travel Society.
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.
Planning a trip? Wondering where to go? Researching solo travel destinations? Go to our Solo Travel Destinations page, click on the continent you're interested in and you'll find all the posts we have on your destination written by ourselves and other solo travelers.
Plus, look below the map for Featured Solo Travel Destinations where tourism organizations highlight festivals and other special opportunities to inspire you to their location.
Traveling solo is a wonderful experience but you, alone, are responsible for your safety. Here
are 15 solo travel safety mistakes to avoid. |
Travel gear. It can be fun. But it can also weigh you down. Here are travel gear recommendations from your fellow solo travelers.
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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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