Posted on August 10, 2009 - by Janice
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A few weeks ago I wrote a post about unusual Google search terms. It was fun – light-hearted. But there was one search that stuck in my head. Basically it was a question: is it weird to travel solo? This deserved more than just a mention in a blog post. It needed a real reply. So I wrote one.
GLAD YOU’RE NOT HERE:
a solo traveler’s manifesto
The Manifesto is a quick read and, hopefully a fun one. But more importantly, it looks at why solo travel. Why I believe it is so important. While not dismissing the value of traveling with a companion, it argues a case for solo travel.
Who it’s for.
The manifesto is for anyone on the fence about traveling solo. Not sure what you’ll get out of the experience, here’s your answer. It’s also for those whose family and friends don’t get why they want to travel solo. Let them have a read and learn why it’s such an amazing experience. And finally, it’s for those who do travel solo. It’s fun to explore the ins and outs of it. I hope you’ll send me your thoughts as well.
This eBook is yours to share.
While the copyright is mine, you are welcome to share this manifesto. Email it to friends. Quote it. Comment about it on your own blog. Make it a download from your blog. You can do just about anything with it as long as you don’t make money from it and you do mention the source: Solo Traveler. That’s http://solotravelerblog.com. Thanks!
What’s inside.
Here’s a look at the Table of Contents:
- No, it’s not weird.
- Top Seven Reasons to Travel Solo
- Discover Yourself- The Gap Year
- Define yourself – 20s and 30s
- Redefine Yourself – 40s and 50s
- Positive Ageing – Seniors
- Solo Travel and Community
- Solo Travel and Global Society
- Solo Travel for Every One and Everyone
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August 30, 2010
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Jean said:
Fantastic. You are a real spirit and one who delights in sharing with other the positive and humorous slant on a sometimes bland and lackluster world. You are my new light and I have shared this with my friends. Good on you!
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August 27, 2010
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kettlebell workouts said:
Traveling solo rocks — if you can’t be comfortable with yourself, that is a total shame! Traveling solo helps you learn so many things about yourself, and to experiment with what you like and don’t like. It also helps people from the locale want to help you more, and that opens up an avenue for really good interactions.
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April 15, 2010
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Acai said:
Traveling solo is so invigorating. Even if you just go on short jaunts or a little walkabout it’s pure and total freedom. Good on ya!
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March 28, 2010
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admin said:
It is important that everyone travel according to their own standards of safety. Hopefully you had a look at the Solo Travel Deals page for organized trips without single supplements.
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March 28, 2010
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food storage said:
I just wouldn’t want to travel solo because I am a safety freak. There is strength in numbers.
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March 5, 2010
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Tom said:
Love it Janice! I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the times i’ve travelled alone and hope that i continue to get more opportunities to do so in the future. I’ve certainly got even more urge to do so after reading this
Thank you!
Tom
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January 10, 2010
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traveling video said:
You have some great articles here. Thanks for all the work posting them. I’ll be back for sure!
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September 12, 2009
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Very fascinating to read it
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August 21, 2009
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Ffion said:
Love the book, Janice!
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August 15, 2009
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Honor said:
I love this message. Yay! Travel solo is a great thing and something I hope everyone gets the chance to do at least once in their life. It’s liberating, testing, exciting, scary…. everything really. A great book and a great read. Thank you!
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August 11, 2009
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admin said:
Jessie, Keith, Ashley, Susan, Harry,
Thank you all so much for supportive and insightful comments.
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August 11, 2009
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Harry van Bommel said:
Great eBook! Would that all manifestos were as easy to understand and follow. For anyone who has ever travelled alone and felt guilty – read this! For anyone planning to travel alone and learn how to thrive – read this. For young people going through a GAP year or before they begin their careers – read this. For those of us of a certain age (yes, boomers!) – read this. Even if you plan to travel with someone else – read this and get some time to yourself on your trip. Short review – read this!
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August 11, 2009
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Susan said:
It is great -defines the real attraction of solo travel and offers something for every demographic – love the name!
“It’s not that we don’t send the “wish you were here” postcards. It’s just that traveling solo offers a truly unique and valuable experience.” … Solo travellers are not loners or curmugeons who do not want company or who want to completely get away from everyone – we just want the freedom of adventure and exploration completely on our own terms. …”you’re focused on all that is new in the moment, not your companion” – exactly!
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Ashley Bruckbauer said:
Janice,
This is so unbelievably lovely and poignant. Thank you for sharing! I feel I can continue on my journeys empowered and will definitely be sharing this with other young solo travelers and some family who need to be clued in.
Thanks again!
Best, Ashley
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August 10, 2009
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jessiev said:
REALLY cool ebook – impressive!