Pic of the Week: Sleepy in Shanghai
A solo traveler in Shanghai captured this striking photo of a young boy dozing off while doing homework in an M50 warehouse. Continue reading
Pic of the Week: Salzburg, Austria
Arizona Road Trip: first feelings, findings and photos.
Solo Travel Destination: Luang Prabang, Laos
Travel Technology: keep your photos and files safe in the cloud.
Pic of the Week: Moongate in St. George’s
China Beyond the Wall and Behind the Walls of Locals.
Solo Travel Destination: South AfricaTravel for the Common Good: The thoughts of six seasoned travelers.
On a recent trip I met Rick ... who told me a story ... that prompted me to think ... that caused me to ask six seasoned travelers for their opinions. Here is the wonderful result. Continue reading
Travel Solo: If not now, when?
This final Flashback Post of the season points to the most important post I wrote in 2010. Please read as you make plans for 2011. To help you with those plans, trip planning will be the theme on Solo Traveler in January. Continue reading
Pic of the Week: The Houses of Hvar
In this photo by a Solo Travel Society member, the red rooftops of Hvar, Croatia are a striking contrast to the deep green of the surrounding landscape and the shimmering blue Mediterranean. Continue reading
Solo Travel: A Cautionary Tale
There is a reason that I write about safety extensively. The reason is that I was in a very dangerous situation in my first city of my very first solo trip. Please read and share. Continue reading
Solo Travel: 10 Tips to Save Your Travel Money
How do you pull together the cash to fulfill your travel dreams in 2011? Here are a few ideas. Continue reading
Pic of the Week: Morning Mist in Kodaikanal
In the Tamil language, Kodaikanal means "The Gift of the Forest". In this tranquil, misty shot it is easy to see why. Continue reading
Pic of the Week: Florence from Brunelleschi’s Dome
Trudging up 463 steps may not sound like solo travel fun. But when a view like this appears, it makes it all worthwhile. Continue reading
Travel with the Wit of an Adult and the Wonder of a Child.
Take a moment to recognize the truly remarkable, the really valuable, even if it's free. A child can do it. So can you. Continue reading
And the Winners of the Stop & Stare Photo Contest Are…
It was an exciting contest... right down to the last minute. In the end, look what photos got the most people to Stop & Stare. Continue reading
Pic of the Week: Rules on the Beach in Plakias, Crete
Wild Camping? Nudism? Not on this beach! Continue reading
Travel Gift Giving – my top picks.
Tis the season for gift giving. Here are some of my top travel gift picks. Continue reading
Solo Traveler Fave Five: November’s top posts.
Want to know what was most popular on Solo Traveler last month? Well this is your chance. Plus, I let you in on a few plans for next year on Solo Traveler. 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. >>
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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