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Janice & Tracey
It's Time for the 2017 "Have Your Say"
The better we know you collectively, as solo travelers, the better we can serve you on Solo Traveler and the better we can advocate to the travel industry on your behalf.
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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.
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I like to keep travel simple and the experience rich. Here are my
go-to travel apps that save money and make travel easier.
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.
When you need a break, it’s nice to find a bench with a view. This photo overlooking Thimphu in Bhutan was shared by a member of the Solo Travel Society.
WONDERING ABOUT TRAVEL INSURANCE?
My price and benefits comparison shows that World Nomads is the best deal in most situations.
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.
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.
Castles and gardens and bears in surprising places. All this and more was found on this road trip through medieval Germany. It's Cyber Safety Awareness
Month!
PUBLIC WIFI SAFETY FOR TRAVELERS
I use StrongVPN when going on public WiFi to do anything financial as I travel and at home.
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.
Adding a few days to a business trip gives you travel fun without all the cost. Following a conference in Austria I spent my extra days in France.
Alone for the holidays? Our readers and other sources recommend 35 solo travel destinations for Christmas and New Years.
I’ll never forget the kindness of a stranger on my first solo trip. Members of the Solo Travel Society share stories of how locals help solo
travelers.
From
a scenic trail to a photogenic dog and from catchy local phrases to a haunted hike, this solo traveler truly enjoyed the culture of Newfoundland.
I just love the colors in this photo of Porto
Venere on Italy’s Ligurian coast. It was shared with us by a member of the Solo Travel Society.
About an hour outside of Paris is Monet’s Gardens, a day-trip well-worth taking whether you like gardens, art or simply want a break from the city.
Solo travel is most definitely for boomers. A myriad of new experiences await. Here’s why, where and how to travel solo as a boomer.
Banff is a spectacular destination. However, it’s crowded with tourists, especially on weekends. Here are 7 things to do to avoid the crowds.
In today’s photo, a Solo Travel Society member pauses on a road trip to take in the landscape and admire the mountains of Kyrgyzstan.
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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