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Solo Traveler: July’s Fave Five.

Published August 3, 2010 | By solotraveler

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This is August’s Prize Draw Post on Solo Traveler.

To qualify, simply leave a comment below saying which of the Fave Five posts mentioned you find most interesting.

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Here we go again. A look back at the last month and what was most popular on Solo Traveler from your point of view.

Maybe you read them all – in which case you can see whether you agree that these deserved to be the most popular. Maybe you missed some – if so, have a read because these really are pretty good.

Either way, I hope you enjoy(ed), July’s Fave Five:

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.

Women Traveling Alone Part II – Great destinations
What are the best destinations for women traveling alone – especially novices? Here are my top five plus other recommendations gathered by crowdsourcing on Twitter.

Saint Petersburg Part I – 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.

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.

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.

Please remember, I take requests. If you’d like a specific topic on how to travel alone covered or you would like information on a certain destination, send me an email at info@solotravelerblog.com. If I don’t have the information you need, I can generally find a travel blogger who does. I try to publish request posts within a few weeks.

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  • Genevieve

    Women Traveling Alone Part II
    Thank you for this website; where to spend my leave time is always tricky when one is alone.

  • Tracey

    I really enjoyed “I Travel Solo for the Company”. When I’m travelling alone, I sometimes get so caught up in my own thoughts that I forget to take the opportunity to engage strangers in conversation.

  • Breanne

    I like Should I Stay or Should I Go. Even though it was sad too :(

  • solotraveler

    I love those great encounters. Thanks for contributing.

  • Joanne Schultz

    I really liked the post “Women Traveling Alone Part II – Great destinations”

    When one’s travelling companion has different goals for your vacation, it isn’t fun, so I do prefer travelling alone most of the time. Less hassles, plus I can do what I really want to do.

    The train trip across Canada is on my list of things I’d love to do!

    I find that people are much more open to speaking to a person who is alone. When I was in Colorado for a month on vacation a number of years ago, I was dining and a family who was also eating at the same restaurant came over to talk to me, and invited me to call them and come over to their house when I would be in their town later that month!! And I did, and it was so nice being with a family! We even corresponded for the next couple of months!

  • Lindsay

    My favorite is should I stay or should I go. Thanks!

  • susan

    I would pick Should I Stay or Should I Go, good read. suelee1998 @gmail.com

  • Jennifer H

    “Should I Stay or Should I Go”

  • taylorbagels

    Pic of the Week: The Beauty of Silence
    That Picture is one to stand in ‘Awe’ of!!

  • Jenn S.

    I found the Women Traveling Alone Part II – Great destinations post the most interesting.

  • http://chisumscrew.blogspot.com/ Happi Shopr

    Should I Stay or Should I Go? is my fave

  • angie

    Should I Stay or Should I Go was a good read.

  • r0berts

    Women Traveling Alone Part II – Great destinations – Love the hints. I am a solo traveler – finally. I got tired of waiting for perfect traveling companions, and realized that not only was I the perfect traveling companion for me, but you are seldom alone when you travel solo. You meet so many people along the way, and are invited into so many circumstances because you are alone. It’s been amazing.

  • Christine

    “Should I Stay or Should I Go” was good

  • Mellissa C

    I like the RECOMMENDED: TRAVEL SOLO TO VALENCIA post.

  • Elena

    “Should I Stay or Should I Go” was a great post. Thanks!

  • Judith

    I found Women Traveling Alone Part II – Great Destinations the most interesting.
    By the way, I also recommend London for women traveling alone.

  • sandy

    travel solo

  • http://www.thebestofzambia.com Sara Brown

    Most definitely the “Should I stay or Should I go” article because it resonated with me. I’m probably too much of a planner and really, sometimes it’s important to just go.

  • Lynda Fraser

    I have always wanted to do Canada by train…I may have to plan that soon. I think it would be fun to make it a long holiday and get off every once in awhile and explore a new part of the beautiful country.
    Travelling solo has always worked for me and I have made some good friends along the way. My fav solo trip was to Nashville for CMA Music Fest!!

  • http://hometoitaly.blogspot.com lee laurino

    should i stay or go, show you that it is possible to go to the limit. we stay in our own square box and until you step out of the box you have no idea what can be accomplished!

  • Megan

    I liked the final post, I travel solo for the ocmpany because it reflects the reasons that I travel solo as well!

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