After fits and starts learning French I tried Babbel. 15 minutes a day over time really works. Here’s my experience.
Learn a New Language the Easy Way for Richer Travel Experiences
Top Solo Travel Posts of 2018 and All Time
To start the new year we have compiled for you the top solo travel posts of 2018 and the most popular solo travel posts of all time on Solo Traveler.
Pic of the Week: Sunset Over Lake Te Anau
This photo of the sun setting over Lake Te Anau on New Zealand’s South Island was shared with us by a member of the Solo Travel Society.
Best Budget Destinations for Solo Travelers: the 2019 Shortlist
I’ve scoured many lists of budget destination recommendations and come up with a shortlist of top destinations for safe, budget solo travel in 2019.
Pic of the Week: Pollacappul Lake, Connemara
While visiting Ireland’s Kylemore Abbey, which is situated on Pollacappul Lake in the Connemara region, I paused to admire the scenery.
Travel with the Wits of an Adult and the Wonder of a Child
Take a moment to recognize the truly remarkable, the really valuable, even if it’s free. A child can do it. So can you.
How to Travel Alone: Solo Travel Planning
So you’re planning to travel alone. Here are the keys to great solo travel trip planning plus plenty of convenient resources.
Best Solo Travel Quotes: Food for Thought
Enjoy this collection of the best solo travel quotes, with thoughts about how they apply to travelers, questions they raise, and inspiration they provide.
Discover Canada: 60 Tips to Plan Your Solo Adventure
Any time is a good time to visit Canada! Here are 60 tips to help you discover Canada from east to west and in every season.
Pic of the Week: Elephants in Tanzania
This photo of elephants in Tanzania was shared with us by a member of the Solo Travel Society who took it while on safari.
Solo Female Travel: Why Do Women Travel Alone More than Men?
Why do women travel solo more than men? I’ve been asked the question so many times. So I dug into some research and formed a few theories.
Solo Traveler Reader Survey: Here’s What You Had to Say
The results of the 2018 Solo Traveler Reader Survey are in. Your opinions were sometimes surprising and definitely valuable. Here’s what you had to say.
Pic of the Week: Autumn in Murren, Switzerland
While admiring the fall colors in Murren, this Solo Travel Society member caught a view of the Eiger, Monch, and Jungfrau mountains through the trees.
How to Rent Your Home and Go Traveling
Learn how to rent your home for the money to go traveling. How to find the right renter, how to prepare your home, security, and more.
Solo Travel: 10 Tips to Avoid the Single Supplement
Looking for a tour, cruise, or resort with no single supplement? That’s what solo travelers want. Here are 10 tips to help you get it.
Solo Travel Destination: Singapore
Two Solo Travel Society members who visited Singapore at different times, staying in different areas, share their impressions of the city.
Travel, Guilt, and Separate Vacations
Forget travel guilt. Think solo travel and separate vacations. Here’s why, how to shed the guilt, tell your partner you want to travel solo, and how to plan.
Best Places to Stay in London: Accommodation for Solo Travelers
Wondering where to stay in London? From luxury to mid-priced to budget accommodation here are recommended hotels, B&Bs and hostels.
Pic of the Week: Exploring Iceland
While exploring Iceland by car, this Solo Travel Society member took a break from his road trip to take a photo to share with us.
Cathedral of Syracuse: My Favorite Church in Europe
Like a lot of travelers, I have seen many, many churches in Europe. In Sicily, I found my favorite: the Cathedral of Syracuse.