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Monthly Archives: November 2009

Traveling alone in beautiful, historic Bath

Apologies for the false start with the photo contest yesterday. But... now you know. There's a photo contest coming next week. Maybe you'll want to start deciding which travel pic you might enter. But now, here's Saturday's post. I thought, given the confusion, I would offer you some pics in compensation. Here are a few from my recent trip to Bath. Continue reading >>

10 tips to travel solo large on a small budget.

There are lots of ways to save money on travel. From flights to accommodation to tours, this post provides resources and strategies to travel large even on a small budget. Continue reading >>

3 Steps to Buying Perfect Hiking Boots

On my recent trip to the Lake District I learned the meaning of walking to the Brits. It is not walking as we think of it in North America. It is serious hiking which sent me on a trek to find the perfect hiking boots for my needs. And, I must say, I did pretty well. Here's a cheat sheet on buying hiking boots. Continue reading >>

Bopping Around the UK by Train

Traveling the UK by train has great advantages for the solo traveler. For one thing, you're not trying to negotiate driving on the left and round-abouts on your own! But there's also the beautiful scenery to enjoy. Here is a bit about the "how to" travel the UK by train and the joys of doing the same. Continue reading >>

Solopreneurs: Even shy people can schmooze.

This post is for those solo travelers who are solopreneurs and those who want to be. This time the topic is on networking. Successful schmoozing even for those of us who are shy.If this isn’t for you, just wait a day and another solo travel post will be coming your way. Continue reading >>

How to travel alone: B&B-ing with your dog (Or how to ensure you both eat!)

Traveling alone with your dog can be very enjoyable but it does present some interesting challenges. What about meals? Do you have to lock your dog in your car every time you want to eat? The answer is no if you follow some of these tips gained during Ffion's travels with her dog Kiah. Continue reading >>

Falling in Love in The Lake District

This is the first of two posts on the Lake District - a place where I fell in love. Please have a read. I hope the words and pictures give you a sense of what it is like and the joys it holds for the solo traveler. Continue reading >>

Burning Man for the Solo Traveler

Burning Man is that enigmatic destination of art and community. Guest blogger Joanna Haugen shares her not so solo experience of traveling alone to Burning Man, participating in a truly unique event and meeting wonderful people. Please have a read. Continue reading >>

Solo Traveler goes to the World Travel Market

I just spent two whirl-wind days in London at the World Travel Market, two travel tweet-ups and a Travel Bloggers Camp. It was amazing. Here's a pictorial account. Continue reading >>

How to Travel Alone: solo travel planning

So you're planning to travel solo. This post offers a three step trip planning process, highlights some points that may require special attention and offers some unique sources of information. Continue reading >>

For Those Afraid of Traveling Alone

Sometimes fear stops us from doing what we really want to do. This post identifies and breaks down the fears that some people have about traveling alone. I also reveal my own fears and how I have overcome them. Please have a read. Continue reading >>

Solopreneurs: Shorten Your Learning Curve

Even for someone who has experience running a successful small business, running a 2.0 business is a real challenge. It requires new skills with a steep learning curve. This post goes into the life and struggles of a 2.0 solopreneur and makes one solid recommendation. Continue reading >>
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