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When Fashion Designers Create a Hotel

Luxury is redefined at every hotel. At the Hotel Missoni, it has a personality all of its own. Continue reading >>

Finding Local Stories: Edinburgh, Scotland

Storytelling reflects the essence of place. In Edinburgh, I found the stories and the storytellers making for a not so solo evening for this solo traveler. Continue reading >>

This is Sweet – the Cotton Candy Martini

How about something new to add to your drink repertoire - the cotton candy martini. Good for every solo travelers bad of tricks. Continue reading >>

Solo at Sea: cruises are not all romance

Having spent her honeymoon on a cruise, this traveler decides to try going it alone on a ship, and discovers that cruises are ideal for solo travelers. Continue reading >>

The Walking Culture of Anglesey, Wales

Solo Travel lends itself to the joys of walking. Breathe in the beauty of Anglesey, Wales as I explore the nature and purpose of walking. Continue reading >>

A Soft Landing in London

Travel for business and travel for pleasure are quite different. The former can be intense. That's when it's important to look for a soft landing like the one I found near Russell Square in London. Continue reading >>

My Magical Mystery Tour – it’s not what you think.

Solo in Liverpool, my magical mystery tour in Liverpool didn't involve any psychedelic buses. It was all about the magical people of this city with an extraordinary past. Continue reading >>

The Wonderful Children of Chiapas, Mexico

Please allow me to introduce you to the beautiful children. Their photos tell the story. Continue reading >>

Solo Travel Story from a City Host: Jen

A solo traveler from the UK recounts her first 24 hours alone in Sri Lanka, from tears and loneliness to new friends, a party and a fresh fish dinner. Continue reading >>

Climb Tonina With Me – an Extraordinary Mayan Pyramid in Photos

Climbing the spectacular Mayan ruin of Tonina - all in photos. Continue reading >>

An Education in the Vineyard

A day filled with food, wine and theater - what could be better. Continue reading >>

The Lovers and the Dinosaur

From dinosaurs to lovers, the Hopewell Rocks on the Bay of Fundy has it all. Continue reading >>

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