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Solo Travel in Tokyo

According to this solo traveler, those who think Tokyo is not a good bet for traveling alone have it all wrong. Continue reading

Meeting People: The Chili Cheese Omelet Opener

Meeting people as you travel solo is easy with techniques like the Chili Cheese Omelet Opener. Continue reading

7 Ways to Overcome Solo Travel Objection #6

In an earlier post I identify seven things people don't like about solo travel. This deals with objection #6 in detail. Continue reading

Cracking the Travel Points Code

Are you collecting points but not sure the best way to spend them? This points experts gives us some pointers. Continue reading

Solo Travel: Budget your trip

Travel dreaming is wonderful. Travel budgeting, not so much. Follow these tips to get the most from your travels without painful bills after the fact. Continue reading

Recommended: Travel solo to Santiago, Chile

I haven't written "Recommended" destination post for a while but Santiago, Chile has inspired me. Here you go... Continue reading

Slip into the Scene Solo: Bars, restaurants, festivals…

Tired of solo evenings reading or watching TV? Here are some great choices for venturing out and tips on how do so safely. Continue reading

It’s a funny thing… flying.

This is one of those posts that has a little in it for me, a little in it for you and a lot for a good cause. Continue reading

How to Travel Solo to Patagonia: Top 10 Tips

Patagonia is a wonderful destination but it's hard to find information on how to do it. Here are 10 tips covering how to get there, how much money to carry, accommodation, hiking paths and more. Continue reading

Cheap Holidays = More Holidays

Sometimes, a deal is about more than saving money. It's about rich experiences - and the prospect of more travel. Continue reading

Romantic Destinations for Solo Travelers

Looking for a little romance? The kind a solo traveler can enjoy? Here you go. Four wonderful and romantic destinations without couples hanging off each other. Continue reading

Solo Travel: 6 luxury tips you can’t afford to miss

Solo travelers are often stung by the price of a little luxury. Here, luxury travel expert Sarah Lee shares here travel planning tips for luxury on a budget. Continue reading

Solo Travel Planning: the important though tedious details.

Money, insurance and documents - not the sexiest part of travel so this post is to the point and relatively painless. Continue reading

Solo Travel Planning: 6 long term survive and thrive tips.

These are tips that most people don't learn until they've suffered the consequence of not knowing them. Have a read. Jeff's given us the real good. Continue reading

Travel Solo and Save: Flights, Hotels and more.

It's a moving target. Travel and the online world changes quickly. Here's the latest that I have found to help you save money on flights, hotels and packaged trips. Continue reading

Solo Travel Planning: inspiration, orientation and perspiration

Going some place??? Trip planning can be complicated - it's also the theme on Solo Traveler in January. Here's the first of the trip planning posts. Continue reading

Solo Travel: 10 Tips to Save Your Travel Money

How do you pull together the cash to fulfill your travel dreams in 2011? Here are a few ideas. Continue reading

And the Winners of the Stop & Stare Photo Contest Are…

It was an exciting contest... right down to the last minute. In the end, look what photos got the most people to Stop & Stare. Continue reading

The Best Blues Bars for Solo Travelers

Looking to fill your evenings as you travel solo? Here's a list of great Blues Bars to check out plus a video from one of my favorites. Continue reading

Travel Gift Giving – my top picks.

Tis the season for gift giving. Here are some of my top travel gift picks. 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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