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The Lovers and the Dinosaur

Published October 24, 2011 | By solotraveler
From dinosaurs to lovers, the Hopewell Rocks on the Bay of Fundy has it all. Continue reading >>
Posted in Solo travel stories | 7 Comments

In the Early Morning Light – San Cristobal in Photos

Published October 21, 2011 | By solotraveler
Early morning photos with long, deep shadows of the beautiful colonial town of San Cristobal, Mexico. Continue reading >>
Posted in Solo travel stories | 4 Comments

Travel and Travail

Published October 19, 2011 | By solotraveler
Travel. Hard work? Really? Why even bring this up? Well, there's a very good reason. Continue reading >>
Posted in A Solo Point of View | 8 Comments

Solo Travel by Train – 10 tips

Published October 17, 2011 | By solotraveler
Solo travel by train is great - so says me and many members of the Solo Travel Society on Facebook. Here, for you, are train travel tips and inspiration. Continue reading >>
Posted in How to Travel Alone | 4 Comments

Hostel Stories – the good, the bad and the ugly.

Published October 14, 2011 | By solotraveler
Hostels are great for solo travelers. I love hostels but there are some that are actually horrible. Here are some stories - the good, the bad and the ugly. Continue reading >>
Posted in Solo travel stories | 7 Comments

Hiking: Canada, Chile, Austria and the UK

Published October 12, 2011 | By solotraveler
Hiking varies so much around the world. Here's a comparison with lots of beautiful photos. Continue reading >>
Posted in Solo travel stories | 3 Comments

Solo with So Many – giving thanks

Published October 10, 2011 | By solotraveler
Pondering about the meaning of traveling solo while preparing my Thanksgiving Turkey. Continue reading >>
Posted in A Solo Point of View | 3 Comments

The Needy Solo Traveler – knowing when to travel solo.

Published October 5, 2011 | By solotraveler
Meeting a very needy solo traveler got me thinking, are there times when it's not a good idea to travel solo? Continue reading >>
Posted in How to Travel Alone | 26 Comments

Solo Travel Destination: Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada

Published October 4, 2011 | By solotraveler
Small cities are interesting options to large cities or small towns. They have theater, quality restaurants and night life yet they are relaxed. Saint John is a case in point. Continue reading >>
Posted in Solo Travel Destinations, Where to Travel Alone | 12 Comments

Solo Traveler Fave Five for September

Published October 3, 2011 | By solotraveler
Did you miss something good? Surely you didn't read all the posts on Solo Traveler last month. Well, here's your chance to catch up on the ones that were most popular. Continue reading >>
Posted in Solo Travel Fave 5 | 1 Comment

Solo not Selfish: “Secure your own oxygen mask first…”

Published September 28, 2011 | By solotraveler
Is solo travel selfish? It's been suggested on occasion so I decided to address it head on - with the help of 16 members of the Solo Travel Society on Facebook. Continue reading >>
Posted in A Solo Point of View | 10 Comments

Solo Travel Destination: Niagara-on-the-Lake

Published September 27, 2011 | By solotraveler
Niagara-on-the-Lake is perfect for solo travel newbies and experienced solo travelers who want to relax and take in lots of culture. An excellent destination. Continue reading >>
Posted in Solo Travel Destinations, Where to Travel Alone | 3 Comments

Traveling The World in Film – part I

Published September 26, 2011 | By solotraveler
Every year I travel the world through films I see at the Toronto International Film Festival. - then I review the films for you. Here are the first eight from this year's festival. Continue reading >>
Posted in A Solo Point of View | 4 Comments

The Amazon Blitz is On!

Published September 21, 2011 | By solotraveler
Have you read the book? Can you write a review? Today is the Amazon Blitz and I hope you'll help. Continue reading >>
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Solo Travel Destination: Cube Hotel, Tyrol, Austria

Published September 20, 2011 | By solotraveler
As a solo traveler, this is the first hotel that I've really wanted to write about. It's unusual and I loved it. Continue reading >>
Posted in Solo Travel Destinations, Where to Travel Alone | 4 Comments

A Travel Injustice in Munich – or was it?

Published September 19, 2011 | By solotraveler
I was so tired by the time that I got to Munich that all plans changed and I enjoyed this very leisurely, very satisfying itinerary. Continue reading >>
Posted in Solo travel stories | 7 Comments

Solo Travel Destination: Montreal

Published September 16, 2011 | By solotraveler
This is the first post in a new section on Solo Traveler: Solo Travel Destinations. I'm hoping that readers will contribute and we'll get a resource of destinations that are rated to share. Continue reading >>
Posted in Solo Travel Destinations | 12 Comments

18 Loves of Long Term Travel

Published September 14, 2011 | By solotraveler
Want to travel? Go! I lost my love just a few short years after returning from our long term trip. Fortunately, I gained many loves along the way. Continue reading >>
Posted in Solo travel stories | 10 Comments

Solo Traveler Relearns How to Drink Coffee

Published September 13, 2011 | By solotraveler
Coffee doesn't mean the same thing everywhere. Join me for a cup of coffee in an 800 year old European city. Continue reading >>
Posted in How to Travel Alone | 13 Comments

Found in Translation

Published September 12, 2011 | By solotraveler
With the help of the Solo Travel Society, here's a wonderful treasury of words for which there are no true equivalent in English. Continue reading >>
Posted in A Solo Point of View | 8 Comments

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