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How to Travel Alone

Solo travel offers so many real benefits but it also comes with some unique challenges. That's why we have created this category of posts on how to travel alone.

Below you will find all our posts on how to travel solo. If you wish, you can jump to sub categories, including:

  • Solo Travel Planning
  • Solo Travel Safety
  • Packing for Travel: Lists, Tips and Product Reviews
  • Road Trips: Tips & Itineraries for Solo Travelers
  • Travel Money

Happy solo travel.

A Weekend Getaway Solo: How to Make it Fun and Meaningful

Janice Waugh

May 14, 2024 by Janice Waugh

A weekend getaway solo may be just what you need. Here’s how to plan it and a number of great suggestions for North America and Europe.

One Day Alone: A Group Traveler’s Day of Freedom

Janice Waugh

May 7, 2024 by Janice Waugh

We all travel with others sometimes. But, for many of us, at least one day alone is important. Here are tips to get the solo time you need.

A New Option in River Cruises for Solo Travelers

May 2, 2024 by Tracey Nesbitt

River cruises are popular with solo travelers, and for good reason. Here’s a new option I discovered from Avalon on the Douro River.

15 Years of Solo Traveler! How Did That Happen?

Janice Waugh

April 30, 2024 by Janice Waugh

15 Years of Solo Traveler! Happy Anniversary to all of us! We wish you many more years of exploring the world your way.

Best Accommodation for Solo Travelers: How to Choose the One for You

April 24, 2024 by Tracey Nesbitt

Given that it will be one of the biggest items in your travel budget, what is the best accommodation for solo travelers? We review 9 options.

Solo Travel Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Janice Waugh

April 9, 2024 by Janice Waugh

Here are 17 solo travel mistakes that are easy to make and easy to avoid. A quick read to greater safety and an easier trip.

How to Cut Travel Costs with Memberships You Already Have

April 4, 2024 by Tracey Nesbitt

Take a look in your wallet: you just might find ways to cut travel costs with memberships you already have. Take your benefits on the road!

Make Flying Better: From Getting the Ideal Seat to Prepping Like a Pro

Janice Waugh

April 2, 2024 by Janice Waugh

Flying is not a joy for everyone. There are tips for air travel that will help you make flying a better experience.

Driving Tips for Europe: Essential Rules You Need to Know

Janice Waugh

March 26, 2024 by Janice Waugh

Driving in Europe is fabulous but there are some differences. Here are my top driving tips for Europe including some surprising rules of the road.

Here Are the Fundamentals of Solo Travel Safety

Janice Waugh

March 12, 2024 by Janice Waugh

Here are the 5 fundamentals of solo travel safety. Sometimes you don’t need all the tips. You just need safety principles to live by.

Best Checked Baggage Tips: How to Plan, Pack & Keep Track

February 16, 2024 by Tracey Nesbitt

Whether you regularly check your bag or only do it in special circumstances, here are our best checked baggage tips for when you need them.

How to Get Through an Airport by Yourself with Ease

Janice Waugh

February 13, 2024 by Janice Waugh

Prepare for the airport with tips for check-in, getting through airport security like a pro, and packing strategies to make it all easier.

Solo Travel Secrets: Enjoy the Upside at Every Turn

Janice Waugh

February 6, 2024 by Janice Waugh

The secrets of solo travel are often surprising to first timers. Experienced solo travelers already know them. Enter the solo travel world.

Spring Break Solo: Why and Some Excellent Destinations

King Siu

February 1, 2024 by King Siu

Consider taking spring break solo. Drop the party scene and take in one of these off-the-beaten-path spring break destinations.

Hate Traveling Alone? Great Tips to Save Your Trip

January 26, 2024 by Tracey Nesbitt

If you discover you hate traveling alone, here’s how to salvage the trip – and maybe even fall in love with solo travel.

How to Enjoy Winter Solo Travel: Destinations, Planning & Packing

Janice Waugh

January 16, 2024 by Janice Waugh

Embrace winter solo travel. Enjoy the unique activities that cold weather offers. Here are your winter solo travel tips.

Difference and Discovery: The Great Joys of Traveling Alone

January 12, 2024 by Tracey Nesbitt

It stimulates all our senses, inspires curiosity, and teaches us about the world and ourselves. Experience the joys of traveling alone.

Why Travel Solo? 15 Reasons Going Alone Makes Travel Better

Janice Waugh

December 20, 2023 by Janice Waugh

Why travel solo? The answer involves a combination of factors, some unique to the individual and others which are common to us all.

Volunteer Travel: Issues, Opportunities and Advice for Solo Travelers

December 15, 2023 by Tracey Nesbitt

For solo travelers interested in volunteer travel opportunities, here are some questions to ask & things to consider when doing your research.

Spontaneous Travel: How to Book a Last Minute Trip

Janice Waugh

December 5, 2023 by Janice Waugh

Spontaneous travel is truly possible when you travel solo. Here’s how to book a spontaneous trip, both independently or on a group/cruise.

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