I learn every time I travel. But some trips go beyond learning about geography, history or culture. In New Brunswick I learned about following dreams.
Travel Tips for Haldimand County: Fresh Air and Fine Dining
Get outdoors. Enjoy fishing, cycling, paddling, hiking… Then dine on fine local fare and relax in the evening. Here are travel tips for Haldimand County.
Solo Travel Destination: Connemara, Ireland
Connemara, in Ireland’s northwest, is the country’s most rugged region with lakes and bogs, mountains and beaches. It makes for a beautiful day trip.
Save Money / Make Money: The Homestay Option
Meeting locals is wonderful but travel is expensive. Homestay helps you in both regards. You can save money and you can make money with Homestay.
Learning to Fly Fish on the Grand: A Little River Therapy
I have always considered fly fishing the most romantic of outdoor sports. Finally I had my chance to give it a try.
Of Gobbins and Giants: Northern Ireland’s Causeway Coastal Route
The Causeway Coastal Route in Northern Ireland is… well it has to be seen. This is a wonderful trip for all solo travelers including solo travel newbies.
Solo in Galway: An Evening with Eugene
On my trip to Ireland I was, naturally, solo in Galway. One of my favorite things about solo travel happened: I had an impromptu tour with a local. Read on.
Beyond Sydney: Bushwalking in the Blue Mountains
Hiking the Blue Mountains, or bushwalking as it’s called in Australia, is available to all levels of hikers. Here’s where to go, stay, eat and hike.
Solo in Kauai: What I Spent
Hawaii is known to be expensive but I was on a budget. Here’s what I spent in Kauai and what I won’t spend on next time I’m there.
Solo Surfing: Is a Surfcamp Right for You?
Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, young or (shall we say) older, solo surfing, especially at a surfcamp can make for great travel.
Another Hiking Humiliation and Then… Redemption
I’m not a naturally confident hiker. Solo hiking in Kauai I lost what confidence I had on the Alakai Swamp trail. Fortunately, it was restored.
Solo on a River Cruise: Enjoy Both Social and Alone Time
Whether you are looking for time to yourself or a highly social experience, you can enjoy the best of both worlds going solo on a river cruise.
Budget Accommodation in Kauai: Four Ways to Stay
It’s still possible to get budget accommodation in Kauai. Here are reviews of four ways I cut the cost of accommodation on the Garden Island of Hawaii.
First Time In Kauai: A Photography Tour is a Great Way to Start
Going to a city for the first time can be a challenge. But going to a whole island? That’s definitely one. Here’s where to begin for your first time in Kauai.
From Bleak to Breathtaking: Budapest 30 Years On
1985 and 2015. Two trips. Two entirely different experiences. Thirty years changed Budapest from dreary to a city with energy, pop culture, full shops, great food… and light.
Taking the Night Train Solo: Five Mini Adventures
Oh the adventures one can have on a night train alone. I have several stories to tell. Most of them are wonderful. But one, well, not so much.
Road Trip Ontario: Views, Food and a Bit of Romance
A road trip… Ontario’s west coast offers a chance to see, taste and hear anew.
Licensed to Create: Finding Life-Work Balance Traveling Solo
Finding life-work balance is no easy task — even for a travel blogger. On my most recent trip to Goderich I discovered new creative ways of finding it.
The Shwedagon Pagoda of Yangon
The gold-gilded stupa of the Shwedagon Pagoda stands 99 meters high. Struck by the sun in the early morning or late afternoon, its beauty is dazzling. Here are a few choice photos from my visit.
Meetup.com Got Me Hiking in Hong Kong – It Was #$@&ing Hard!
Meetup.com is a great way for solo travelers to meet locals. I used it to go hiking in Hong Kong but found it more difficult than expected.