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Published: Sun, 11/05/17




 
Tip of the Month
 

5 Pieces of Inspiration, and Tips, for Travel in Turbulent Times


With recent high-profile terrorist attacks in Barcelona, London and New York City, along with the proliferation of intense hurricanes this year, many travelers are placing even greater scrutiny on their vacation destinations. From The New York Times, here is some inspiration to travel the world and some ways to plan for the unknown while you do.

 
Great Travel Links

How to Make Air Travel Go Your Way When Delays Strike Airline travel can be very stressful to some, especially when you are faced with a delay and subject to sky-high airport prices. According to this article from Airline Geeks, modern-day airline travel shouldn’t be stressful and is easily conquerable, under the right circumstances. Here are their tips for making the most of a flight delay.

​​​​​​​10 of the Best Wildlife Trips around the World  Orangutans in Borneo, penguins and whales in Antarctica, polar bears in Hudson Bay, turtles in Malaysia, and the world's rarest wolf in Ethiopia: Guardian readers share tips from heart-racing encounters with wildlife around the world.

Tips for Safe Winter Road Trips Driving in winter weather is not like driving during the rest of the year. Snow, sleet, icy roads and other conditions create circumstances for which you need to be prepared. Planning to drive in winter road conditions? Here are some tips from Breaking Travel News to help you prepare and stay safe on winter road trip.

The most clicked-on link last month


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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New listings added!

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.
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And Now, the Moment We've All Been Waiting For!
Announcing  the Winners of the 2017 Solo Travel Awards

After six months of anticipation, the results of the first annual Solo Travel Awards, sponsored by Solo Traveler and World Nomads, have been revealed.

Congratulations to all the winners! 

Tours

Specialty Tours

Packaged Trips

To find out what makes these companies so special, to see the runners-up in each category, and to find out why the judges did not confer awards in either of the two cruise categories, read: Drum Roll Please: Here are the Winners of the 2017 Solo Travel Awards.

 
The Pics of the Week

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.
 
 
Top Posts on Solo Traveler Last Month
 
Here are our top five posts published on Solo Traveler in October.

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.

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.

When I travel solo I travel with more intent, more awareness. Solo travel is good for mindful travel.

You can travel independently. You can take a tour. And now there is a third option. You can take an un-tour. Here’s my report on my un-tour of Rome and Paris.

Banff is a spectacular destination. However, it’s crowded with tourists, especially on weekends. Here are 7 things to do to avoid the crowds.

 
Destinations

Have you traveled solo to a destination you loved? Why not submit a Solo Travel Destination Post? We love to publish stories on Solo Traveler that have been contributed by readers. You can browse through some of them on our Destinations page and submit your story and photos here.
A Solo Travel Society member shares some highlights from her trip to Hannover, Germany, a destination that she recommends for 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.

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.

Grace visits Germany as it celebrates the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. She discovers Martin Luther’s impact and a lot of kitsch.

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.

 

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