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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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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"…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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Smapping. That's what Mike Sowden calls it when you become your own cartographer/photographer: "Smapping is the process of taking a digital photograph of a map that you won’t have access to later, except if you take a snap of it." This is brilliant. I've done something similar by snapping signs and information boards when I…
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After years of solo travel, I've learned that I like the freedom and serendipity that come along with having all my time to myself. But not everyone feels that way. A recent New York Times article describes various Web sites that help women business travelers meet up with other women in cities where they'll be…
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One of the best tips a solo traveler can learn about photography is number nine on a list of 10 tips released by the Society of American Travel Writers Tuesday: "Put local people in your photos." SATW says to do it because it gives your photos a sense of size and scale. I say to…
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It's not often that a whole region goes on sale but welcome to the recession economy. Businesses throughout the Mt. Washington Valley in New Hampshire are cutting their rates through the end of this month. For instance, the White Mountain Hotel and Resort is offering a third night during a mid-week stay for $20.09. As…
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Tonging for oysters, making moonshine or painting watercolors may appeal to solo travelers in Canada
Four Canadian provinces are offering unusual and interesting activities that might draw goal-oriented solo travelers. You can "Live Like an Islander," on Prince Edward Island, learning to tong oysters, make moonshine (legally), be a lobsterman or try harness racing. There are dozens of island experiences such as these. Most, if not all, involve meeting up…
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Like every city, Philadelphia has a range of activities for single, as well as partnered residents.Though they may be geared for locals, they are a good way for solo travelers to ease any isolation they may feel while visiting a big city. Philly also offers some excellent dining and drinking options for those on their…
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