Of Stinging Eyes and Pledges: an Earth Day contribution
This Earth Day has caused me to consider the carbon footprint of my travels, what I can do to improve and make a contribution that could also benefit you. Continue reading
A Solo Point of View: versions of self
It's interesting how, when traveling solo, a new dynamic uncovers other versions of yourself and you don't only learn about the country you're in but also the countries of those other travelers you encounter. Continue reading
Trash the Travel Checklist and Consider…
There are so many fascinating places to visit in the world. Places you've never considered. Wherever there are people and nature, there is something interesting to experience. Continue reading
What Do You Learn Traveling Solo?
This question was asked of people of the Solo Travel Society and their answers were amazing. Have a read. Continue reading
You Need You as Your Best Friend
There are many reasons to travel solo. One is to grow into your own best friend. Continue reading
Am I the Pollyanna of Solo Travel?
There has been a frenzy of writing about the safety of solo travel this week. Some pro. Some con. Here's my point of view. Continue reading
Finding the Time To Travel: what’s it all about, Alfie?
You told me you struggle with finding the time to travel. Well, the first step in fixing this is understanding the meaning of time... which took me to the meaning of life. Continue reading
A Big Blast of Privilege
With the advent of a new year I offer you three quotes by a wonderful author and three wishes from me. Continue reading
Making Travel Meaningful
Travel can be a fun. But it can be more than that. Travel can also be meaningful. It can change who you are and how you see the world. Continue reading
Travel: It can make a big man silent.
A good person with a good heart can be in the dark. Mark Twain's comment holds as much relevance today as ever: "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.. Continue reading
Give Your Passport Purpose
It's time again for Passports with Purpose, the annual fundraiser organized by travel bloggers. There's lots of great prizes to be had in this online raffle fundraiser. Continue reading
Win Airfare to ???: The Solo and Spontaneous Contest
Win your airfare for a weekend (or longer) getaway. Solo Traveler has partnered with Skyscanner on this great contest. Continue reading
Here’s What You Had to Say – the 2012 Reader Survey Results
The results of the 2012 Solo Traveler Reader Survey are in. Your opinions were sometimes surprising and definitely valuable. I'm happy to share them with you and what they'll mean for the next 12 months of Solo Traveler. Continue reading
The Solo Traveler Reader Survey – Your Opinions are Needed.
I really hope that you will take a few minutes to complete this 9-question reader survey. The goal: to make Solo Traveler a better blog for those who travel alone. Continue reading
Why Do You Travel?
An unexpected question about why I travel made me pause and consult the Solo Travel Society for their thoughts. Continue reading
Defy Nietsche – Travel Solo to Make You Stronger
A little lateral thinking takes us to the conclusion that solo travel does, indeed, make you a stronger, more capable person. Continue reading
Yikes, my friend backed out! Should I go solo?
There are many, many people out exploring the world solo. Perhaps you're meant to be one of them. Continue reading
Welcome Home Mom
Putting life and travel in perspective. Continue reading
Lonely? Travel as problem and solution.
Who has not experienced loneliness? At home. Traveling. It can happen anywhere. It's a matter of what you do with it. Continue reading
Song of the Open Road: the Sunday Travel Poem is by Walt Whitman
The open road is part of the North American psyche. This is a fitting poem for the week in which both Canada and the America celebrate their national holidays. 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. >>
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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