Boldly Go Solo
How to set out solo, but not travel alone: Trips, tips and ideas for the active traveler.
Category: Travel
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On a perch some 45 feet away from where I stand, Thunder awaits my call. "Hey, Thunder." At that, the Harris's hawk swoops in to land on my gloved hand. He's not there to socialize. The tasty bits of raw mouse and quail squeezed between my thumb and forefinger are the enticement for the visit.…
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In Monday's post I asked you to name which item did not belong in Hershey, PA. Now for a rundown of what Hershey has, and the one thing I put on the list that it doesn't. And, finally, whether this is a place for solo travelers. Hershey has a large amusement park, as well as…
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Rumor has it that the Society of American Travel Writers' Atlantic Caribbean Chapter has awarded "Boldly Go Solo" second place in the blog category during its annual awards ceremony. I did not attend the meeting so am relying on hearsay. Very good hearsay, however. My friend, Diane, another travel writer, (check out her travel blog)…
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When you think of Hershey, Pennsylvania, what comes to mind? Really, I want to know. I've just returned from a weekend there and having been there at least twice before, I now think of it with a new twist. But everyone seems to have their own impressions. What do you think? Is it land of…
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In an opinion piece in the New York Times, writer Nicholas D. Kristof offered 15 tips for traveling to "even the roughest countries." These are serious suggestions for staying safe and holding on to your money, but they're amusing all the same. Some of my faves: – If you're a woman held up in an…
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We solo travelers find there's usually an expense to not having a travel companion. You can't share hotel room costs, taxi fares or dinner entrees. But every once in awhile, a financial perk comes along. I was in Minneapolis last week for a conference. I had just a few free hours and grabbed them to…
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Andrew Fu set out from California with the idea of visiting every state over a period of months. Since then, the 25-year-old has driven a tractor and shoveled manure in Kansas. Hung out with a fisherman in Florida. And helped break a record in Georgia for making the most pancakes in eight hours. Most recently he was…
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"…shore towns dangle last-minute offers to lure frugal travelers to close-by getaways." This was the line of a Washington Post Web story focusing in on Memorial Day weekend getaways to the beach. Granted, it's too late for Memorial Day deals now. The point is, though, that if ever there were a season to find deals,…
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Back in early April I wrote about five high adrenaline adventures for daring solo travelers that a Boldly Go Solo reader, Tom, had sent in. The list has gotten way longer. It's fun for both for daring travelers and armchair adventurers to read. Some of them you've heard before. Run with the bulls. Try the bobsled…
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The Boston Globe had a good story Sunday about why travelers–including solo travelers–should consider doing group travel. Groups can offer deals, company, experienced guides, time savings on trip planning and ease of travel. The article suggests questions to ask tour operators that will help you choose the right trip. As you know from previous posts,…
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