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Camping alone – protected by a code of ethics.
The Right to Travel Solo
Solo Traveler: July’s Fave Five.
Solo Travel Safety: Six tips for common sense self defense.
Solo Travel in Paris – Great tips from a Francophile
Pic of the Week: solo travel to Calcutta

Posted on September 2, 2010 - by solotraveler

Pic of the Week: solo travel to Calcutta

A beautiful photo of Calcutta, India with a guest companion post that is probably the most beautiful article on Solo Traveler. Please have a read.

Posted on September 1, 2010 - by solotraveler

Solo Travel in Paris – Great tips from a Francophile

Looking for some insider tips on Paris. Look no farther than this guest post by Paris blogger and Francophile, Priscilla Pilon.

Posted on August 31, 2010 - by Janice

The Right to Travel Solo

Do you need to reclaim your right to solo time? Do you know someone who needs to? Musing off the unique relationship of Deigo and Frida, this post encourages everyone to listen to their true needs and find solo time once in a while.

Posted on August 28, 2010 - by solotraveler

Savor the Summer with Tequila: recipes

Think past salt and lime. Beyond Margaritas. As I learned on my recent trip to the Riviera Maya, Tequila offers much more. I discovered a new drink (created at the resort where I was staying) and just how sophisticated Tequila can be. Here you go. Recipes and all.

Posted on August 26, 2010 - by solotraveler

Pic of the Week: Solo Travel with a Disability

The pic of the week goes is of Scott Rains, traveler and accessibility advocate. His adventures are amazing..

Posted on August 25, 2010 - by Janice

Camping alone – protected by a code of ethics.

When there are no doors to lock, when there is only nylon between you and the outside world, what protects you when you camp. It’s a code of ethics. But is this good enough when you’re a solo traveler? Here are my mushings.

Posted on August 24, 2010 - by Janice

Language is Your Lifeline: 10 Tips for travel in a foreign language

Traveling to a country where you don’t speak the language? As a solo traveler, it’s wise to plan a little. Here are 10 tips to help you have a great time.

Posted on August 21, 2010 - by Janice

Travel, Stories and a World of Understanding

This post is so interesting. It’s about what you learn, how your world view changes, thanks to travel. It includes contributions from 9 travel bloggers, all of whom are city hosts for Meet Plan Go.

Posted on August 19, 2010 - by Janice

Pic of the Week: Kissed by the Blues

On my trip down the Blues Highway I saw a lot of great music. This pic if from BB King’s on Beale Street in Memphis. But the best was in Jackson, Mississippi at 930 Blues.

Posted on August 18, 2010 - by Janice

Women Traveling Alone Part III – 7 Reasons to Go

This is the final in the three part series of women traveling alone. This time it’s “why go”. There are so many reasons. Have a read.

Posted on August 17, 2010 - by Janice

Zen Travel – Solo Travel

How does a solo traveler find the solo experience in a resort full of people? I found my zen in a couple of very unique activities.

Posted on August 14, 2010 - by Janice

Don Quioxte or Sancho Panza – who do you travel to meet?

This very unusual statue honoring Cervantes and his great work “Don Quixote” focused my attention on the important and often forgotten people of history.

Posted on August 12, 2010 - by solotraveler

Pic of the Week: solo travel to Burning Man

Extraordinary, enigmatic, a happening… Burning Man is all those things and more. It’s coming up in a few weeks. Here’s a pic from last year’s Burning Man by Joanna Haugen who went there solo.

Posted on August 11, 2010 - by solotraveler

Solo travel to Budapest – 1985.

Traveling to Budapest in 1985 was interesting to say the least. Just the first day alone had enough drama for a full story.

Posted on August 10, 2010 - by solotraveler

Oh those Auzzies! Girl travels solo, writes book.

Book review: Here I give you the good, the bad and the bottom line of a new eBook, The Art of Solo Travel, a girl’s guide.

Posted on August 7, 2010 - by Janice

Recommended: Travel Solo to Valencia

On my recent trip to Spain, I spent one day in the City of Valencia. Here’s what I thought of the city and my day in pictures.

Posted on August 5, 2010 - by solotraveler

Pic of the Week: Finding peace.

Hi, You’re new to Solo Traveler. Why not sign up for the newsletter on your right? You’ll automatically receive a copy of my eBook and the Solo Traveler newsletter with more travel tips, advice and a monthly travel prize. Thanks for visiting!The companion post for this picture is Recommended: Travel Solo to Still the Anger [...]

Posted on August 4, 2010 - by Janice

Solo Travel on a Budget Part I: avoiding the single supplement

In addition to being expensive, the single supplement is annoying. Here’s how to beat it – at least some of the time.

Posted on August 3, 2010 - by Janice

Solo Traveler: July’s Fave Five.

Here is July’s Fave Five post which is also August’s Prize Post. Have a look at what the stats say were the most popular on Solo Traveler and leave a comment saying what you think was the best – you could win one of 3 VinniBags worth $28 each.