Solo Traveler Fave Five: November’s top posts.

Published December 7, 2010 | By solotraveler

The contrasts of Havana made me stop and stare.

For the past many months, I’ve been giving away a prize on the Fave Five Post. Last month it was Bueno, etonces… Spanish lessons for the street not the test. I’ve been using the program in preparation for my trip to Chile and it’s a fun way to learn Spanish. You can download it to your computer your iPhone or get the DVDs. (Disclosure, I do get a small commission.)

The winner of Bueno, etonces is Jay from Indianapolis, Indiana with comment #1.

This month, instead of a Fave Five contest, we’re focusing on the Stop & Stare Photo Contest. To the right is the photo that I used as my example last year. The idea is simple. Submit a photo that made you stop and stare. Vote on the photos that you think are great. To see details and over 150 entries click here to go to the Second Annual Stop & Stare Photo Contest.

In the new year, the monthly contest will take place on the Solo Travel Society page on Facebook.

And now, here are the top posts on Solo Traveler in November.

Dating and the Solo Traveler
Would you date a person you just met? On my trip to Montreal this very unusual opportunity arose. At first I declined. Then… well have a read.

Solo Travel to Canada: 10 Things to Do in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Halifax is a great Canadian destination. Here’s 10 things to do in a day in Halifax by a local who describes her city as perfect for the solo traveler.

Overcome Your Fear: how to practice safe couchsurfing
Couchsurfing out of the question? Maybe not, if you follow tips from an experienced couch surfer.

Solo Travel in Sri Lanka: The Hidden Beach at Unawatuna
Sri Lanka, so beautiful. Lena, our new regular contributor is enjoying this country and in this post she shares her victorious discovery of a remote beach.

7 Steps to Travel Beyond the Armchair
Life is not lived on “if only”s and “what if”s. Here are 7 steps to put the conditional tense aside and travel in the near future. Don’t miss the moment. Video included.

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