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Solo Travel to Cape Town

Cape Town is a great destination for solo travelers. From the beaches to the mountains, the botanical gardens to the penguins, there is beauty everywhere you turn. Continue reading

Epic Trip #2: Solo Travelers on the Ultimate Train Challenge

Epic Trip #2 - the Ultimate Train Challenge. This will be amazing to watch. 5 solo travelers. 1 destination. Read the fun. Continue reading

Canadians Go Canuck Crazy – game five.

I was in Vancouver for game five when the city erupted with excitement over a win. I went right through the center and got some great photos. Continue reading

Solo Travel to Vancouver for the Draw Down

A great draw to Vancouver for solo travelers this spring/summer is Vancouver Draw Down 2011. It's a fun, social way of doing art. Have a read. Continue reading

Solo in London: a trip to Shakespeare’s Globe

A unique glimpse into Elizabethan England through a trip to Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. Continue reading

Epic Trips: The Mongol Rally

This is it! The first post of this month's theme of Epic Trips. Have you not heard of the Mongol Rally? Then read on. Continue reading

Solo Travel in Moscow

Our solo traveler finds that Moscow is a city of contrasts: from the architecture to the landscape to the people. Continue reading

Spiced Up Jordan

The food. The food of Jordan was wonderful. I only hope that the photos in this post gives you a sense of just how wonderful. Continue reading

Solo in Buenos Aires: The Paris of South America

Buenos Aires is a great place for solo travelers. The most sophisticated city in South America has plenty of culture to absorb. Don't forget your dancing shoes! Continue reading

Solo Travel in Sydney

This solo traveler fulfilled a long-time wish to visit Australia, and discovered beauty, ghosts and new friends in Sydney. Continue reading

Meet Mahmoud: my incredible tour guide in Jordan

On my trip to Jordan, I learned the value of an exceptional tour guide. Please meet Mahmoud, learn what makes him exceptional and enjoy some of what I learned from him. Continue reading

The Wonderful Children of Jordan

What was the highlight of my trip to Jordan? With so many possibilities it's not what you think. Please meet some of the children of Jordan and enjoy a video of their talents. Continue reading

Solo Travel in Jerusalem: Relearning the Art of Conversation

After many years of traveling with a partner, Matt takes a solo trip to Jerusalem and is reminded of the unique opportunities that solo travel offers. Continue reading

An Introduction to Jordan in Photos

This is the first of my posts from Jordan. It's all photos. The beauty of this country was overwhelming - the history, extraordinary. Please enjoy. Continue reading

A tale of Two Meals in New Orleans

Mediocre food with history and fine dining with a price tag. Here are the two restaurants l liked best in New Orleans. Continue reading

Steve from Seattle Serves me Starbucks in Patagonia

Traveling solo does not mean traveling alone. Solo travelers help each other out all the time. Here Steve from Seattle gives me a Starbucks fix. Continue reading

Meet Plan Go 2011 – join me in Toronto

Traveling solo on a career break is a fantastic experience. Once again I'm hosting Meet Plan Go in Toronto. Here are a few details. You won't want to miss it. Continue reading

The Medieval City of Peniscola in the Land of Valencia

Photos of the beautiful fortress of Peniscola in the Land of Valencia, Spain. Old juxtaposes to new. Or just hang out at the beach. Continue reading

Top Things to do in Sicily

Sicily has a reputation - yes. But it's also a fascinating destination with a lot to offer. Here are the top ways to enjoy Sicily solo. Continue reading

Solo Travel: Adventure in the Algarve

Part of our "Personal Legend" series. This time a story from Gwen and how she sees the Algarve of Portugal and how, when she's there she sees herself more clearly. 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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