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Sneaking In is Half the Fun

It's good to color outside the lines sometimes - to be a bit naughty now and then - and to discover places and experiences that you would otherwise have missed. Continue reading

Through the Eyes of National Geographic Photographers: 3 Tips for better photos

Exploring some of the best travel photos/portraits ever was a privilege and an education. Continue reading

The Rewards of Stepping Outside My Comfort Zone

As a solo traveler, sometimes you have to step outside yourself, to push your boundaries. And sometimes, the result is a beautiful moment. Continue reading

Beer Makes History (better).

As a solo traveler in my own city I took a city tour called "Beer Makes History Better" and learned about beer and much more. Continue reading

Girona Blooms in 12 Photos

Travel solo to Girona in Costa Brava, Spain to experience the Girona Flower Festival and what National Geographic says is one of the top Spring destinations. Continue reading

The Moscow Metro and Beautiful Propaganda

There's beauty in this propaganda -- photos of the Moscow Metro. Continue reading

Costa Brava: culture, excitement and a place to breathe

Here's what I told the Costa Brava media about my trip there - plus lots of photos! Continue reading

My Dinner with Strambotism

An artist's studio is a most inspiring (and educational) place to dine. Continue reading

Low to the Ground in Italy

Joining a local community celebration that has gone on for centuries, I felt really connected to Italy. Continue reading

Solo Travelers Celebrate – and think Umbria

A thought occurred to me when traveling Umbria. An unusual thought but it's one solo travelers might enjoy using so... here you go. Continue reading

Reboot. A Solo Traveler’s Spirit Renewed

I can't believe it's been three years already since starting Solo Traveler. Here's a look at how it's changed my life. Solo Traveler then and now. Continue reading

Men in Tights – tradition in Umbria, Italy

Medieval festivals are frequent in Umbria, Italy. Here, in photos, is a taste of one event you can expect. Continue reading

Poetry for The Moment – should you not be traveling.

With wit and irony, this poem encourages us to appreciate our time not traveling as much as our time traveling. Continue reading

Kitchen Consequential – Cooking with Kalmilni

Kalmilni has allowed me to share one of her recipes with you. I have chosen the Potato Pulau. Here it is... Continue reading

Grenada: Sweet Spice, Flammable Rum & a Frisky Monkey

This solo traveler loved the spices, the waterfalls, and the beaches of Grenada. Then came the high proof rum and the flirty monkey... Continue reading

Poetry to Transport You: Mandalay by Rudyard Kipling

A different kind of post - sharing with you this wonderful poem by Rudyard Kipling. Continue reading

Hike with Me in Patagonia – 18 photos

18 pictures - presumably worth 18 thousand words - to show you how magnificent Patagonia is. Continue reading

Ashram. Yoga. Cow. Ohm.

Laughter - not quite what I was expecting from life in an Ashram. Continue reading

Landing in the Land of Real

In a world where fake is becoming more common, solo travel promotes real. Continue reading

It Takes Nerves of Steel

Traveling can put you into very precarious situations facing safety issues that you would never allow at home. Yes, it can take nerves of steel to endure them. Continue reading
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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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