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Monthly Archives: July 2010

The Solo Traveler Advantage

Have you dined out on a story before? I have. My stories and my curiosity. Here's how it happened. Continue reading >>

Pic of the Week: The Beauty of Silence

I found both beauty and silence on the beach near Tofino, British Columbia. The companion post offers a video about the extraordinary John Francis who lived silent by choice for 17 years. Continue reading >>

Solo Travel Safety: Six tips for common sense self defense.

I usually write about solo travel safety from a prevention perspective. In case prevention isn't possible, here are a few tips that I hope you'll never have to use. Continue reading >>

Pig’s Blood Popsicles: Solo at The NYC Food Film Festival

What would entice you to eat a Pig's Blood Popsicle? Tracey, our food and wine editor shares how this delicacy became one to try. Continue reading >>

Should I Stay or Should I Go

This is a story from the heart. It's not a solo travel story but a story that explains why I travel solo. It's a story about long term travel. My hope is that it inspires you to take the trip of your dreams. Continue reading >>

Pic of the Week: Across Canada by Train

Colorful characters and beautiful scenery make a journey across Canada by train zip by. Continue reading >>

No Time Zone. No Jet Lag. Living The FIB Time Warp.

Can we turn back time? Can we live as a thirty-something in our fifties? Can we travel across six time zones without jet lag? A music festival in Spain made it all happen. Continue reading >>

History and Daily Life in Morella, Spain

What a lovely day in the historic city of Morella, Spain. Have a look for yourself. Continue reading >>

Pic of the Week: Take a trip to Havana

This week's pic offers a classic view of Havana with a classic car and a link to a post on Crashing a Salsa Club solo. Continue reading >>

Saint Petersburg Part II – Top 15 Things to Do

After yesterday's warnings about Saint Petersburg, here are the reasons to go. Fifteen of them. Continue reading >>

Saint Petersburg Part 1: 19 Things Not to Do

While Saint Petersburg is high on my list of places to go, as guest blogger Ed Ryder shares, there are many, many precautions to take. Have a read of this fascinating post. Continue reading >>

Solo Road Trip: 4 navigation necessities

Driving new territory solo -- without a live navigator -- can be a challenge. Here's what you need to get there safe and sound. Continue reading >>
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