You want the best travel experience. You don’t want the crowds. Here’s a backgrounder on overtourism and how and where to travel to avoid the crowds.
How and Where to Travel to Avoid the Crowds
Pic of the Week: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
While wandering the grounds of the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, a Solo Travel Society member says this building screamed out to be photographed.
A Glimpse into the Future of Travel Technology
The future of travel technology is bright. There are new tools hitting the market all the time. Here are a few travel startups that I think have potential.
A Road Trip Alone: Top 10 Tips to Prepare
Ah, the open road. Taking a long road trip is fun but doing so alone requires a bit of planning. Here are the tips you need to know.
Solo Travel Destination: Copenhagen, Denmark
Three solo travelers, three different experiences in Copenhagen: one on a quick layover, one with more time to explore, one with 3 weeks to take it all in.
Build Confidence: Solo Travel for Personal Growth
Solo travel for personal growth: as you travel alone, being totally responsible for yourself, you will discover just how capable you are.
Password Management for Travel: What, Why & Easy Setup Guide
Password management for travel is really important. Secure, safe and easy to use, this is the tool I use while traveling and at home.
Pic of the Week: Ross Errilly Friary, Ireland
I love wandering through the remains of historical buildings, and the Ross Errilly Friary in County Galway, Ireland did not disappoint.
Bike Tours for Solo Travelers: Smart Tips and What Not to Worry About
Cycling is a great way to experience a destination. Here’s what you need to know about bike tours including tips for organized and self-guided bike trips.
Solo Travel in Toronto: 32 Free and Low-Cost Tips
Solo travel in Toronto can be expensive – but it doesn’t have to be. Here are our tips for free and low cost ways to explore Toronto.
Solo Travel Destination: Varanasi, India
A Solo Travel Society member immerses herself in the sights, sounds, and tastes of Varanasi by taking walking tours and staying right next to the Ganges.
Solo Travel the Loire Valley: 500th Anniversary of the French Renaissance
The 500th Anniversary of the French Renaissance would be a great time to enjoy a château walking tour in the Loire Valley. If those walls could talk!
Solo Travel in Italy Two Ways: Group and Independent
Two different styles of solo travel in Italy: one traveler went as part of a group tour, one explored independently. Here they share their stories.
Safe and Easy Hiking Destinations for Solo Travelers
Solo travelers can enjoy hiking too. Here are 13 safe and easy hiking destinations covering Europe, the UK, North America, Austalia, Chile, and more.
The Ultimate List of Solo Travel Checklists
There are many decisions to make about a trip and this list of solo travel checklists is here to make sure that you don’t miss any.
Pic of the Week: A Great Start to a Travel Day
A Solo Travel Society member shares a photo of her version of the perfect start to a day of solo travel: perusing a map over coffee.
A Road Trip Through Iceland
The most diverse landscape and the best scenery in the world. Iceland is a spectacular destination for a road trip that you will never forget.
The Third Annual Solo Travel Awards Are Open for Nominations
Nominations are now being accepted for the 3rd Annual Solo Travel Awards. Travel companies, it’s time to nominate your tours or cruises for an award!
Pic of the Week: Sunset in Merzouga, Morocco
A Solo Travel Society member shared this photo of a sunset on the Sahara desert that he took while traveling in Merzouga, Morocco.
Her Face Is a Map of the World: Remembering Evelyn Hannon
Inspired by KT Tunstall’s song, “Suddenly I See,” here is a tribute to the amazing Evelyn Hannon, whose face truly was “a map of the world.”