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Pic of the Week: Jerash, Jordan

This photo places the ancient Corinthian columns of Jerash against the clear blue sky of Jordan. Continue reading >>

Pic of the Week: Pico de Orizaba, Mexico

Amazingly, this beautifully blue shot of Pico de Orizaba was taken through an airplane window, en route to Mexico City. Continue reading >>

Pic of the Week: Solo at The FIB

Enjoying The Gorillaz at the Festivale Internacionale de Benicassim in Spain. Continue reading >>

Best Destinations for Solo Travelers

What are the best destinations for solo travelers? I'm asked this all the time. Here's my answer. Continue reading >>

A tale of Two Meals in New Orleans

Mediocre food with history and fine dining with a price tag. Here are the two restaurants l liked best in New Orleans. Continue reading >>

Home is Where Your Heart is.

This post is from my personal journal. Traveling solo is wonderful but it is always nice to return home. Home, where the people you love - and therefore your heart - reside. Continue reading >>

Pic of the Week: Morning Sky in Patagonia

This week's pic of the gorgeous morning sky in Patagonia was taken from the interesting perspective of the inside of our solo traveler's tent. Continue reading >>

Solo Travel Safety: 20 Common Sense Tips

Common sense in one country is not necessarily common in another. Travelers must have travel common sense. Here are 20 tips to help you get yours. Continue reading >>

Solo Travel Close to Home: my 2010 digital detox

What happens when you go completely offline while you travel? Join me as I prepare to set out on a 2-day digital detox. Just me, my thoughts and I. Continue reading >>

Hiking Boots to High Heels in 1 Carry-on: Here’s Your Packing List

Hiking boots and high heels, two weeks, one carry-on. Can it be done? Yes. Here's how -- packing list and all. Continue reading >>

Donate to Pakistan Relief: experience another culture in your own backyard.

Thursday night I attended a fundraiser to aid the people of Pakistan affected by the flood. It was a great evening that raised almost $9000for UNICEF. Here's how you can donate or plan your own fundraiser. Continue reading >>

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. Continue reading >>

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