Boldly Go Solo
How to set out solo, but not travel alone: Trips, tips and ideas for the active traveler.
Category: Trip Tips
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Short tours can do wonders for alleviating loneliness when you're vacationing alone. If, after flying to your dream destination, you start to feel lonely, you can join a group activity for a day or two and have real live conversations. Something beyond, "Does this bus go to Sintra?" I recently went on an "urban foraging"…
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I've read a lot of great travel tips over the years. And I've probably forgotten just as many. So I always like reading stories on how to be a better traveler. I've learned through experience to bring an empty water bottle to fill after going through security. That saves paying exorbitant prices to buy and…
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You know the solo travel world has come into its own when The Washington Post does an entire travel section on it. One article offers eight tips ensuring a "trip of ease." Some obvious tips include using common sense when it comes to safety and talking to locals. One you don't hear as often is…
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While I gear up to write about my recent trip to Italy – Emilia Romagna specifically – I offer a roundup of solo travel stories by others. From an Australian website called "Starts at 60," a solo female traveller's (spelled the British way) checklist for traveling alone. The story addresses issues such as…
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Nearly every day, I find solo travel stories from around the world. Here are just three of the dozens I've collected. More to come. Activities good for solo travelers: From Peter Greenberg, a story on how to find friends when traveling solo. Some of these I've mentioned about before – such as staying at upscale hostels or B&B's or going to…
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A decade ago or so, I remember feeling so clever when, after my flight was canceled, I called the airline to find me another flight, while I stood in a long customer service line at the airport. Within a few minutes, I was rebooked to my destination and I stepped out of line. It had barely budged.…
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Recently, my good friend and fellow travel writer Clark Norton asked if I would share some tips for women traveling solo because he was going to be interviewed on the topic. I realize I haven't blogged on solo travel tips lately. And, hey, I was flattered that Clark, who is an expert in baby boomer…
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A round-up of solo travel news Lately I've enjoyed reading posts from solo travelers on the reasons they travel solo. From a blog called the Simply Luxurious life, two thoughtful posts on solo travel. Why Not…Travel Alone?: When traveling alone "be reminded of what stirs your passions" and "boost your confidence" and "realize the difference…
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I highly recommend kayaking with manatees next time you're in Florida. Even if you don't see manatees. (After all, they're not on call for interested visitors.) But there they were last week, paddling around Sarasota Bay during mating season. Cruisin'. Even if I'd had a camera out, it would have been tough to get photos. They…
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This is the second year that fall has come around and my thoughts have turned to…Guadalajara. The foods, the family I lived with there for a few days and the Guadalajara sights. The San Juan de Dios Market. (I just recently finished the vanilla I brought home from there, which reminded me of my trip…
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