Boldly Go Solo

"Solo travel can be inexpensive."

This is not something you hear often. But Janice at Solo Traveler writes that it's easier to book hostels, hospitality stays and cheap flights when you are a single traveler rather than part of a couple.

Makes sense. It's easier to snag the last bed in a hostel if there's only one of you. Plus, you won't have to talk someone into it who really wanted to stay somewhere else.

The post lists 10 reasons to travel solo after 50. Some would apply to any solo traveler. For instance, is work dull? Make solo travel a new challenge. Significant other doesn't like to travel? Take off on your own. (If that doesn't wreck the relationship, of course.)

But most of the list pertains to circumstances faced by those in mid-life or older. Read it for yourself if you fit into that category. And enjoy your time on the road. You are going, aren't you?