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  • Camping alone – protected by a code of ethics.

    Camping alone – protected by a code of ethics.

  • The Right to Travel Solo

    The Right to Travel Solo

  • Solo Traveler: July’s Fave Five.

    Solo Traveler: July’s Fave Five.

  • Solo Travel Safety: Six tips for common sense self defense.

    Solo Travel Safety: Six tips for common sense self defense.

  • Solo Travel in Paris – Great tips from a Francophile

    Solo Travel in Paris – Great tips from a Francophile

  • Pic of the Week: solo travel to Calcutta

    Pic of the Week: solo travel to Calcutta

Posted on July 29, 2010 - by solotraveler

Pic of the Week: The Beauty of Silence

I found both beauty and silence on the beach near Tofino, British Columbia. The companion post offers a video about the extraordinary John Francis who lived silent by choice for 17 years.

Posted on July 28, 2010 - by Janice

Solo Travel Safety: Six tips for common sense self defense.

I usually write about solo travel safety from a prevention perspective. In case prevention isn’t possible, here are a few tips that I hope you’ll never have to use.

Posted on July 27, 2010 - by Tracey

Pig’s Blood Popsicles: Solo at The NYC Food Film Festival

What would entice you to eat a Pig’s Blood Popsicle? Tracey, our food and wine editor shares how this delicacy became one to try.

Posted on July 24, 2010 - by Janice

Should I Stay or Should I Go

This is a story from the heart. It’s not a solo travel story but a story that explains why I travel solo. It’s a story about long term travel. My hope is that it inspires you to take the trip of your dreams.

Posted on July 22, 2010 - by solotraveler

Pic of the Week: Across Canada by Train

Colorful characters and beautiful scenery make a journey across Canada by train zip by.

Posted on July 21, 2010 - by solotraveler

No Time Zone. No Jet Lag. Living The FIB Time Warp.

Can we turn back time? Can we live as a thirty-something in our fifties? Can we travel across six time zones without jet lag? A music festival in Spain made it all happen.

Posted on July 17, 2010 - by solotraveler

History and Daily Life in Morella, Spain

What a lovely day in the historic city of Morella, Spain. Have a look for yourself.

Posted on July 15, 2010 - by solotraveler

Pic of the Week: Take a trip to Havana

This week’s pic offers a classic view of Havana with a classic car and a link to a post on Crashing a Salsa Club solo.

Posted on July 14, 2010 - by Guest

Saint Petersburg Part II – Top 15 Things to Do

After yesterday’s warnings about Saint Petersburg, here are the reasons to go. Fifteen of them.

Posted on July 13, 2010 - by Guest

Saint Petersburg Part 1: 19 Things Not to Do

While Saint Petersburg is high on my list of places to go, as guest blogger Ed Ryder shares, there are many, many precautions to take. Have a read of this fascinating post.

Posted on July 10, 2010 - by solotraveler

Solo Road Trip: 4 navigation necessities

Driving new territory solo — without a live navigator — can be a challenge. Here’s what you need to get there safe and sound.

Posted on July 8, 2010 - by Janice

Pic of the Week: Solo Travel in New Orleans

This musician was one of a trio playing on Bourbon Street. Read more about my time in New Orleans in the post Seedy Bars and Luxury Hotels on the Blues Highway.

Posted on July 7, 2010 - by Janice

Summer Theater for Solo Travelers – the drama of my dreams.

There is something special about live theater. And there is something very special about traveling to see really great live theater. Here are my top theater destinations on my wish list plus the local festivals I attend every year.

Posted on July 6, 2010 - by solotraveler

Solo Traveler: June’s Fave Five

Here it is. The round-up of the most popular posts on Solo Traveler in May. What did you miss?

Posted on July 3, 2010 - by solotraveler

Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor in Pictures

From sun rise to sun set, Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor offers inspiration for beautiful photographs.

Posted on July 1, 2010 - by Janice

I travel solo for the company.

I often meet people as I travel but this one day on Cape Cod was better than any I have ever experienced. Meet Skip, Jeanette, Laurie, Jim and Brad.

Posted on June 29, 2010 - by Janice

360 degrees of Washington Square Fountain
on a 90 degree day

It was a hot weekend in New York City. Here’ s how the locals cooled off in photos.

Posted on June 26, 2010 - by Janice

Solo Travel for Inspiration – a new passion

When you break it down, we live our lives with a very short focal length. This all changes when I travel to into the mountains.

Posted on June 24, 2010 - by Janice

Women Traveling Alone Part II – great destinations

What are the best destinations for women traveling alone? Here are my top five plus other recommendations gathered by crowdsourcing on Twitter.

Posted on June 23, 2010 - by Ffion

Solo Travel Itinerary: Toronto to New York to New Brunswick & Home

It’s another road trip. I love driving but two major road trips within a couple of months is quite unusual for me. The last,  my trip around Lake Ontario, was a substitute for not going to Chile after the earthquake. This one, to New York, Massachusetts, Maine, New Brunswick and home again is the result [...]

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