Where to See Spectacular Autumn Colours around the World
It’s the season for mother nature to dazzle us with golds, reds, yellows, and oranges. From the Guardian, here are 17 destinations, all recommended by travelers, to view the most vibrant autumnal displays in the UK, Poland, Italy, Canada, Slovenia, Finland, the US, and Japan.
How Flying Seriously Messes with Your Mind Travelling by plane has become an
everyday activity – but our bodies and brains are still affected by it. An emerging body of research is suggesting that flying can do strange things to our minds, altering our mood, changing how our senses work, and even making us itch more. Here is what researchers are discovering about how the conditions we experience on flights can affect the human body and mind.
Looking for tours, cruises, and other travel products - without a huge single supplement?
The Solo Travel Deals Page Don't forget to check out our Solo Travel Deals page before planning your solo trip. You may just find exactly what you need there at a great price.
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Did Your Great Airfare Suddenly Disappear? Blame “Dynamic Pricing.” Dynamic pricing is where the fare or rate fluctuates, often from minute to minute, aided by sophisticated computer programs that predict
demand. Companies use it to maximize their profits, charging the most during times of peak demand and lowering rates when no one wants to travel. Consumer advocate Christopher Elliott says there are ways to game the system to ensure that you
don’t overpay for your next trip.
The Solo Traveler Accommodation Guide We've added new listings to the ever-popular Solo Traveler Accommodation Guide. Containing recommendations for
hotels, hostels, B&Bs, and inns around the world - all vetted by solo travelers - the Guide helps you find, review, and book a room all in one place.
Pics of the Week are contributed by members of the Solo Travel Society on
Facebook. Every other week on Solo Traveler we publish a travel photo submitted by a member of the Solo Travel
Society. Join our community of more than 225,000 travelers from around the world: simply "like" our Facebook page and you're in! Upload
photos any time, along with a caption telling us where it was taken. Click on last month's photos below to get the full effect and see where they were taken.
Travel Money Advice Travel Farther, Longer, & More Often
You have consistently told us that money is the main reason you don't travel more. To the rescue: our Travel Money articles! We bring you tips and advice to help you travel more, better, and more often--because the best things in life aren't things.
I like to keep travel simple and the experience rich. Here are my go-to travel apps that save money and make travel easier.
When travel is the goal, and money is the obstacle, destination may not be the most important factor. Here are some tips for deciding where to go.
Here’s what you need to know to stay, explore, eat, and enjoy Chicago on a budget. Another in our series of posts for the world’s most expensive cities.
You have a choice in British Columbia train travel. You can go budget or luxury. Here I compare VIA Rail and the Rocky Mountaineer for price and experience
Top Posts on Solo Traveler Last Month
Have you traveled solo to a destination you loved? Why not submit a Solo Travel Destination Post? Every other week, we publish a story on Solo Traveler that has been contributed by a reader. You can browse through them on our Destinations page and submit your story and photos here.
Here are
our top five posts from August.
Castles and gardens and bears in surprising places. All this and more was found on this road trip through medieval Germany.
I’m often interviewed by the media and the questions are about solo travel basics. Here are the answers to the frequently asked questions on solo
travel.
Here’s my 12-day luxury / budget itinerary for Western Canada with costs plus my top 12 things to see and do in western Alberta and British Columbia.
Want to meet people, uncover local gems and stay fit as you travel? Whether you travel solo to run or like to run when you travel solo,
here’s how to do it.
A Solo Travel Society member shares the joy of a solo walking holiday on the Isle of Wight. She enjoyed it so much, she’s now planning one in the Cotswolds!
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