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Camping alone – protected by a code of ethics.

When there are no doors to lock, when there is only nylon between you and the outside world, what protects you when you camp. It's a code of ethics. But is this good enough when you're a solo traveler? Here are my mushings. Continue reading >>

Language is Your Lifeline: 10 Tips for travel in a foreign language

Traveling to a country where you don't speak the language? As a solo traveler, it's wise to plan a little. Here are 10 tips to help you have a great time. Continue reading >>

Travel, Stories and a World of Understanding

This post is so interesting. It's about what you learn, how your world view changes, thanks to travel. It includes contributions from 9 travel bloggers, all of whom are city hosts for Meet Plan Go. Continue reading >>

Pic of the Week: Kissed by the Blues

On my trip down the Blues Highway I saw a lot of great music. This pic if from BB King's on Beale Street in Memphis. But the best was in Jackson, Mississippi at 930 Blues. Continue reading >>

Women Traveling Alone Part III – 7 Reasons to Go

This is the final in the three part series of women traveling alone. This time it's "why go". There are so many reasons. Have a read. Continue reading >>

Zen Travel – Solo Travel

How does a solo traveler find the solo experience in a resort full of people? I found my zen in a couple of very unique activities. Continue reading >>

Don Quioxte or Sancho Panza – who do you travel to meet?

This very unusual statue honoring Cervantes and his great work "Don Quixote" focused my attention on the important and often forgotten people of history. Continue reading >>

Recommended: Travel Solo to Valencia

On my recent trip to Spain, I spent one day in the City of Valencia. Here's what I thought of the city and my day in pictures. Continue reading >>

Solo Travel on a Budget Part I: avoiding the single supplement

In addition to being expensive, the single supplement is annoying. Here's how to beat it - at least some of the time. Continue reading >>

Solo Traveler: July’s Fave Five.

Here is July's Fave Five post which is also August's Prize Post. Have a look at what the stats say were the most popular on Solo Traveler and leave a comment saying what you think was the best - you could win one of 3 VinniBags worth $28 each.  Solo Traveler: Julys Fave Five. Continue reading >>

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 >>

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 >>

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