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Be a City-Savvy Solo Traveler – Story & Tips

Solo travel plus the unknown can result in anxiety. Check out these tips to help even novice travelers from small towns become city-savvy. Continue reading

Solo Travel by Train – 10 tips

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

The Needy Solo Traveler – knowing when to travel solo.

Meeting a very needy solo traveler got me thinking, are there times when it's not a good idea to travel solo? Continue reading

Solo Traveler Relearns How to Drink Coffee

Coffee doesn't mean the same thing everywhere. Join me for a cup of coffee in an 800 year old European city. Continue reading

500

500. Yes, this is it. The 500th post on Solo Traveler. Here are a few thoughts about 500 along with my thanks and a tribute to you. Continue reading

Sorry — But You Really Need to Know About Travel Insurance

It may not be sexy, but for solo travelers, travel insurance is a must. Here's a few tips on how to buy the insurance that's right for you. Continue reading

Travel Alone and Find THE Place to Eat – The Saint John City Market

Traveling alone, where I eat is not always about the food - it's also about the place and what it has to offer. Here's how I find THE place to eat. Continue reading

Solo Travel FAQ

Have you wondered about these questions on solo travel? Continue reading

Travel Alone and Save Money: The Solo Travel Society Makes Recommendations

Here I called upon the ingenuity of the Solo Travel Society for ideas on how to save money while traveling solo - and then added a few of my own tips. Continue reading

Travel Solo To Hawaii – FREE: A Contest from SoloMate

Learn how you could win a trip to Hawaii with SoloMate Continue reading

How to Travel Alone: credit cards and reward points

I analyze my credit card situation for the best possible travel return. Continue reading

Solo Travel Tips for Newbies

The Solo Travel Society on Facebook offers lots of information from experienced travelers. Here are some of their great tips for those new to solo travel. Continue reading

Tips for Cycling Cities Around the World

Cycling is a great way to see a new city. Here are tips on how to get the information you need and how solo travelers can cycle safely in a strange city. 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

Top Things To Do in The Bay of Fundy

I spent last week touring the Bay of Fundy. It's perfect for solo travelers. There is so much to do. Here are the top themes to help you plan your trip. Continue reading

How I Learned to Smoke Sheesha

Going to a men's coffee shop in the Middle East is not recommended for every solo traveler but, under special circumstances, it worked for me. Continue reading

Solo in the City: 7 free things to do in New York City

Interesting, I can find quiet in a big city like New York - or I can be energized. Here's a bit of a meditation plus 7 free things to do in the big Apple. Continue reading

Cruising the Chilean Fjords on Route to Patagonia

How to get to Patagonia the most scenic way possible spending as little as possible - the Navimag ferry. Continue reading

Where to Stay in Jordan

From luxury hotels to seaside resorts to nature reserves - I enjoyed a wide, wonderful range of accommodations in Jordan. Continue reading

Protect yourself: travel vaccines

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure... this can be especially true when it comes to travel and illness. Continue reading

About Janice Waugh and Tracey Nesbitt

I'm an author, blogger, speaker and traveler. I became a widow and empty-nester at about the same time. And then, I became Solo Traveler... Here's the full story. >>

Tracey Nesbitt I’m a writer, editor, food and wine fanatic, and traveler. On my very first trip abroad I learned that solo travel was for me. Here's the full story. >>

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