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Donna’s Skyscanner Trip: Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas

There's nothing like Vegas! And event better, Vegas when you fly there free thanks to Skyscanner. Here's Donna's report on her solo weekend trip. Continue reading

Am I the Pollyanna of Solo Travel?

There has been a frenzy of writing about the safety of solo travel this week. Some pro. Some con. Here's my point of view. Continue reading

Pic of the Week: A Long Walk in Ireland

This solo traveler practically jumps out of this shot during a walk along the northern coast of Ireland. Continue reading

Travel App Review: give it a shake.

Travel apps have become ubiquitous. Here's a travel app review for your trip preparation stage. Continue reading

Solo Travel Destination: Ljubljana, Slovenia

Ljubljana is a great place for solo travelers, with museums, bars, cafes, good transit, friendly people, a large park...and dragons! Continue reading

Finding Winter

I just returned from a wonderful, wintery weekend retreat. Here are photos to introduce you to the experience. More stories to come. Continue reading

Pic of the Week: Liberty Bridge, Budapest

Enjoy this photo of Budapest's Liberty Bridge at sunset, courtesy of a Solo Travel Society member. Continue reading

So, what is it about Venice?

From one Venice to another without ever visiting the real Venice. Why is this city so iconic that many cities claim to be it? Continue reading

Solo Travel Destination: Hong Kong

A Solo Travel Society member recommends Hong Kong as a great destination with excellent public transportation, lots of green space, shopping and nightlife. Continue reading

Oh the Places I’ll Go – 2013 Travel Plans

When travel dreams turn into travel plans... the only left is to go. Here are my plans for 2013 so far. Continue reading

Pic of the Week: Penguins in the Falkland Islands

This photo of penguins hanging out at the beach in the Falkland Islands comes to us courtesy of a Solo Travel Society member. Continue reading

10 reasons – 10 photos. River cruises are great for solo travelers.

So, bottom line, is a river cruise great for solo travelers? Yes, depending what you're looking for. Here are 10 reasons they are that should help you decide if one is for you. Continue reading

Solo Travel Destination: Sri Lanka

This Solo Travel Society member tells us how to experience a lot of what Sri Lanka has to offer in just 10 days. Continue reading

How to Find More Travel Time – 15 tips

In the 2012 Reader's Survey you told me that time was the second biggest reason you couldn't travel more. Well, here are a few ideas on how to take on this challenge. Continue reading

Pic of the Week: Snack Time in Hongsa

A solo traveler brings us this great photo of an elephant dining solo near Hongsa, Laos. Continue reading

Solo Travel Safety: My Kind of Strangers

Sometimes the things you learn as a child stay with you your entire life. This was the case with me. This safety tip informs much of the safety information I offer for solo travelers. Continue reading

Solo Travel Destination: Dunedin, New Zealand

Internationally recognized gardens, heritage architecture, and the smell of chocolate in the air. A few reasons this solo traveler recommends visiting Dunedin. Continue reading

Finding the Time To Travel: what’s it all about, Alfie?

You told me you struggle with finding the time to travel. Well, the first step in fixing this is understanding the meaning of time... which took me to the meaning of life. Continue reading

Pic of the Week: Annapurna Base Camp, Nepal

Check out this photo of a Solo Travel Society member reaching Annapurna Base Camp in Nepal. Breathtaking! Continue reading

Solo Day Tour of Vienna

A day wandering one of my favorite European cities. Lots of photos. 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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