Hi Solo Traveler, Here's What's New

Published: Sun, 08/13/17

 

Hi there,

Here's your bi-weekly round up of posts from Solo Traveler. 
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Thanks for reading and sharing. Safe travels,
Janice & Tracey




The magical meeting of Sofia and Antonio in Italy’s Umbrian hills stands out as one of my best travel days ever. It was an experience for all my senses.


You can always save a bit here and a bit there on travel. But you can really SAVE on shoulder season travel. Here are our top tips.
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Solo female travel has become very popular. Here are my tips for safe solo travel for women – and men.


WONDERING ABOUT TRAVEL INSURANCE?

I have never, ever, traveled without travel insurance. As you can read here, I'm proof that travel insurance is worth it!

My price and benefits comparison shows that World Nomads is the best deal in most situations.


Enjoy today’s colorful Pic of the Week from the canal in the Nyhavn district of Copenhagen in Denmark, shared by a member of the Solo Travel Society.



Leave a little room for spontaneity in your travel plans and you could end up in Dubrovnik. Here’s how I spent two days in the old, walled city.


Alone for the holidays? Our readers and other sources recommend 35 solo travel destinations for Christmas and New Years.

 

It is as important to respect our commitments to work, family, and friends as it is to honor our commitments to fulfilling our own solo travel dreams.


This photo of locals bathing in the Holy Ganges River in Varanasi, India was submitted by a member of the Solo Travel Society.
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Flights are an expensive part of travel. But, if you plan well, you can travel farther for less. Stopover flights save money. Here are the tips you need.
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Deciding on a French destination is usually easy but I had 6 requirements for my short trip to France. Here’s how I found a destination that met them all.


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.