It was with a little trepidation that I went to Russia but taking these great day tours in each city made it easy.
Soft Landings in Russia: day tours make challenging cities easy.
The Dali Triangle: a most perfect storm
The incomparable Dali – three locations of his art offer three different perspectives on the man and his work.
You are arriving… “The Journey” by David Whyte
For the second week in a row, my poetry post is a poem named “The Journey”. It offers a very definite solo point of view.
The Sweet Spot for Solo Travel: the question of “when”.
The off season and shoulder seasons: a perspective on the best time to travel.
A solo point of view: “The Journey” by Mary Oliver
Today’s travel-poetry mashup is “The Journey” by Mary Oliver. It offer a very definite a solo point of view.
Solo Travelers Celebrate – and think Umbria
A thought occurred to me when traveling Umbria. An unusual thought but it’s one solo travelers might enjoy using so… here you go.
Reboot. A Solo Traveler’s Spirit Renewed
I can’t believe it’s been three years already since starting Solo Traveler. Here’s a look at how it’s changed my life. Solo Traveler then and now.
Travel Writer as Court Jester – Rick Steves tells it like it is.
Entertaining and thought provoking – Rick Steves explores the wonder of travel and the relevance it has to home.
Gimme Shelter… and spoil me too.
Five hotels from around the world. Five unique styles of luxury.
30 Cheap Tricks for Solo Travel
Lots of great ideas to help you travel large on a small budget.
Solo, And Not Solo, In a Restaurant
Like speaking in public, eating in public – alone – puts fear into people. Here’s how to avoid the dreaded solo dining experience.
Yogi Yum Yums
Sometimes traveling is all about you. Sometimes it’s about learning how to help others.
“So, like, you’ve had botox, right?”
Connecting with travelers of different generations is more about attitude than practical tips.
River Cruising for Solo Travelers
For solo travelers, river cruising can be full-on group travel or provide a social, moving home base for you to explore multiple locations independently.
Travel Clinic: What to Expect
Finally, my travels are exotic enough to warrant a trip to the travel clinic. Here’s how it works, what it costs and what else you need with you for a healthy trip.
Bare Minimum Cooking
Cooking and traveling can go together. Kind-of. These creative cooking suggestions help the solo traveler enjoy a meal while on the road.
Your Passport in Your Knickers – or – How to Beat a Scooter Bandit
I wouldn’t necessarily keep my passport in my knickers but, since the scooter bandit episode, I have been more careful about safe travel.
Top Ten Tips for Solo Road Trips
A solo traveler from Australia who recently completed a month-long tour of National Parks in the US offers her top ten tips for solo road trips.
What You Focus on Will Grow: You can travel solo.
Focus on your strengths and you can achieve amazing things.
Travel and Travail
Travel. Hard work? Really? Why even bring this up? Well, there’s a very good reason.
