In spite of misgivings of friends and family, a solo traveler experiences her dream trip on a group tour in Iran-and can’t wait to go back.
Group Tour in Iran: A Solo Traveler’s Dream Trip
Have Your Say! Take the 2020 Solo Traveler Reader Survey
Please share your thoughts and suggestions for Solo Traveler in our annual Reader Survey. Help us advocate for and serve you better!
A Solo Holiday: When You Just Need a Break
Sometimes we want to do it all ourselves. Sometimes we want someone else to handle it. Sometimes what we really want is a solo holiday.
Travel with Intent: Solo Is the Downward Dog of Travel
We can no longer take travel for granted. We must travel with more intent once we are set free to do so. Here are thoughts to help.
12 Solo Travel Themes for Interesting Trips
Have you considered building a trip around a specific interest or activity? Here are 12 solo travel themes to inspire ideas.
My 2021 Solo Travel Wish List
It has been a wild ride these past few months. Looking ahead, here is my 2021 solo travel wish list, the countries I hope to visit and why.
What Traveling Alone Teaches Us About Ourselves
While travel is restricted we have time to reflect and ponder questions such as what traveling alone teaches us about ourselves.
Travel to Cottage Country: Do Ducks Whisper?
A break from work and a trip to cottage country was what was needed to relax, re-energize, and prepare for a few(?) more months of no travel.
Meet People While Traveling Solo: 2 Very Different Approaches
Solo travelers do things their own way, and Janice and I are no different. Here are two ways we meet people while traveling solo.
Images of Northern Ireland: My Personal Instagram Spin
The green, rolling hills and the spirited cities. Northern Ireland has so much to offer a solo traveler.
Great Multicultural Cities to Help Satisfy the Desire for Travel
Given the current restrictions on travel, great multicultural cities on various continents can help satisfy our wanderlust.
45+ Solo Travel Destinations for Christmas and New Year’s
While you may be taking a nearcation this year, here are plenty of future solo travel destinations for Christmas and holidays to come.
How to Save on Car Rentals
Solo travelers are taking more road trips than ever. Need to rent a car? Why pay more than you have to? Here’s how to save on car rentals.
14 Great Solo Road Trips: All Solo Traveler Tested
Looking for breathing space? A bit of freedom? A car and an open road will deliver. Here are 14 great solo road trips to choose from.
Solo Travel to Myanmar: Photos by Readers
Enjoy these Myanmar photos, all taken by members of the Solo Travel Society and readers of Solo Traveler while exploring the country.
Lucy Maud Montgomery Travel: Chasing Anne (with an e)
Lovers of Lucy Maud Montgomery travel to Prince Edward Island and Ontario to enjoy the magic of Anne of Green Gables and other stories.
A Road Trip Through the American Southwest
Stunning red mountains, buttes, mesas, canyons, and cliffs, plus desert and tumbleweed: all part of the landscape of the American Southwest.
Solo Travel Contest: Win a Trip in Bali with Indus Travel
Enter our solo travel contest for a chance to win a 7-day tour in Bali with Indus Travel! One entry per day until August 21, 2020. Good luck!
Simple Travel Hacks: Savings for Solo Travelers
If you’re so inclined, you can spend a lot of time working the system. Or, you can use these simple travel hacks to save your money.
Tips for Safety: Solo Travel in Uncertain Times
On occasion I hear from people who are fearful of travel. Here’s why it’s important to continue and safety tips to quell your travel concerns.