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Celebrating the Winter Solstice – Not so Solo

Published December 21, 2009 | By solotraveler
The Winter Solstice is upon us and no place celebrates it better than Kensington Market in Toronto, Canada. Read about the fun and, if you can make it to the city, I'll be at the corner of Oxford and Augusta for the parade at 6pm. Continue reading >>
Posted in Solo travel stories | 2 Comments

Solo travel – and then something went right.

Published December 16, 2009 | By solotraveler
Some days nothing seems to go right. When you're traveling, it can take a light heart to survive the frustration. And then, without expecting it, something goes very right. This is what happened on my first day in London. Continue reading >>
Posted in Solo travel stories | 4 Comments

10 Tips on Clubbing & Pubbing Solo.

Published December 14, 2009 | By solotraveler
There were many responses to the post last week on Pub Life in the Lake District. It seems that people want to go out at night but are somewhat intimidated. So... I give you 10 tips on Clubbing & Pubbing Solo. Continue reading >>
Posted in How to Travel Alone | 9 Comments

Pub Life in the Lake District – solo evenings

Published December 12, 2009 | By solotraveler
When I travel solo, I like to observe, live and absorb Continue reading >>
Posted in Solo travel stories | 10 Comments

And the winner is…

Published December 12, 2009 | By solotraveler
And the winner is... Here's the results of the "Stop & Stare" Photo Contest. Continue reading >>
Posted in A Solo Point of View | 3 Comments

Solo is the Downward Dog of Travel

Published December 9, 2009 | By solotraveler
Yes, when you think about it there are many ways in which solo travel and yoga's downward dog are similar. Here are just seven. Continue reading >>
Posted in A Solo Point of View | 9 Comments

How to travel alone: Have a Back-up Plan for your Travel Documents

Published December 7, 2009 | By solotraveler
Your personal safety is priority #1. The safety of your travel documents comes a close second. Here are five ways to access travel document, health and credit card information in case the actual documents go astray. Continue reading >>
Posted in How to Travel Alone, Solo travel safety | 16 Comments

Solopreneurs: Cashflow Trumps Profits for Start Up.

Published December 5, 2009 | By solotraveler
For every start-up business, cashflow is more important than profits. Have read, learn the concepts and build yourself a cashflow plan. Continue reading >>
Posted in Solopreneur Posts, Uncategorized | 4 Comments

10 Great Travel Gifts Under $30

Published December 4, 2009 | By solotraveler
The holidays can be a challenge but you can use this post to inspire gift purchases for your traveling friends or send a hint to those who might be buying for you. Continue reading >>
Posted in A Solo Point of View | 4 Comments

Solo Traveler: November’s Fave Five

Published December 2, 2009 | By solotraveler
Here's a digest of the most popular posts on Solo Traveler in November. See if your favorite was the fave overall. Catch up on what you missed. Enjoy! Continue reading >>
Posted in Solo Travel Fave 5 | 1 Comment

“Stop & Stare” Travel Photo Contest

Published December 1, 2009 | By solotraveler
Paying it forward. In London last month I won a voucher for Hotels.com at a Tweetup and I thought, how can I have the most fun with this? Here's my answer. A Photo Contest. Please read, enter, vote and spread the word. Fun for all. Continue reading >>
Posted in A Solo Point of View | 32 Comments

Traveling alone in beautiful, historic Bath

Published November 28, 2009 | By solotraveler
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 >>
Posted in Solo travel stories | 6 Comments

10 tips to travel solo large on a small budget.

Published November 25, 2009 | By solotraveler
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 >>
Posted in How to Travel Alone | 5 Comments

3 Steps to Buying Perfect Hiking Boots

Published November 23, 2009 | By solotraveler
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 >>
Posted in How to Travel Alone | 6 Comments

Bopping Around the UK by Train

Published November 21, 2009 | By solotraveler
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 >>
Posted in Solo travel stories | 6 Comments

Falling in Love in The Lake District

Published November 16, 2009 | By solotraveler
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 >>
Posted in Solo travel stories | 21 Comments

Solo Traveler goes to the World Travel Market

Published November 12, 2009 | By solotraveler
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 >>
Posted in A Solo Point of View | 13 Comments

How to Travel Alone: solo travel planning

Published November 10, 2009 | By solotraveler
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 >>
Posted in How to Travel Alone | 4 Comments

For Those Afraid of Traveling Alone

Published November 8, 2009 | By solotraveler
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 >>
Posted in A Solo Point of View | 26 Comments

Solopreneurs: Shorten Your Learning Curve

Published November 7, 2009 | By solotraveler
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 >>
Posted in Solopreneur Posts | 1 Comment

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