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My A-Z of Travel

26 questions about my personal travels. 26 answers with a few photos. Continue reading >>

Liverpool Museum: slavery then and now!

Traveling to Liverpool and visiting the museum took me to three continents and four centuries. That's the wonder of travel. Continue reading >>

Grenada: My Top 4 Taste Experiences

Grenada, the Isle of Spice, presents many interesting taste experiences for the solo traveler, from fancy cocktails to tasty seafood to homey chocolate cake. Continue reading >>

10,000 Hours to The Beatle’s Story

Visiting The Beatles Story museum in Liverpool was a romp through a magical mystery tour. Reflecting on it brought Malcom Gladwell's book on outliers in greater focus. Continue reading >>

Victorian Graffiti at Edinburgh Castle

Of all my travels in 2011, here is the smallest detail that held the greatest intrigue for me. Continue reading >>

Highlights of 2011 – The Man-made Wonders Slideshow

The third in my series of slideshows looking back on some of the solo travel highlights of 2011. Continue reading >>

Highlights of 2011 – “You Have a Friend in Me” Slideshow

A slideshow of smiling faces of over fifty people I met as I traveled solo in 2011. Continue reading >>

Highlights 2011 – Natural Wonders Slideshow

A year end photo slideshow of the many natural wonders I experienced in 2011. Continue reading >>

Pygmalion, Covent Garden and Christmas

Traveling solo helps me understand the world better - from the trivial to the important. The trivial like why Professor Higgins of Pygmalion was in Covent Garden. Continue reading >>

Solo Travel Options: WWOOFing in Japan

This solo traveler discovers the benefits of WWOOFing in Japan: living with a local family, improving his language skills and tasting the freshest sushi. Continue reading >>

Featured Destination: Jordan

Solo Traveler is pleased to highlight Jordan as a feature destination for the coming month. On this post you'll find links to all the posts I've written about the fabulous time I had in Jordan. Continue reading >>

Marylebone, London & Christmas Magic on Oxford Street

Arriving late in the evening and leaving early the next morning, I was left with only one thing to do... take in the lights and magic of Oxford Street at Christmas. Continue reading >>

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