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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
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Happy solo travel.

Solo Travel Confidence: How to Be Strong, Capable, and Safe

Janice Waugh

February 6, 2023 by Janice Waugh

Confidence is a traveler’s armor. Here’s how to build your confidence to travel solo and take your new-found confidence home with you.

Best Solo Travel Destinations: Real Solo Travelers Love These

Janice Waugh

January 31, 2023 by Janice Waugh

Here are the best solo travel destinations as recommended by real solo travelers. Some for newbies and some for experienced solo travelers.

Creative Travel Tips: Discover More of a Destination and Yourself

January 23, 2023 by Guest

Creative travel is growing. It focuses on local arts as an entrance into a culture. Here are 10 tips to travel more creatively.

How to Travel Alone Without Being Lonely: 10 Tips and 6 Short Stories

Janice Waugh

January 18, 2023 by Janice Waugh

Worried you’ll be lonely traveling solo? Here’s some great advice on how to travel alone without being lonely and enjoy the social side of solo travel.

Review: New Outwalk 1.0 Backpack for Solo Travel

King Siu

January 12, 2023 by King Siu

King tests out the new Outwalk 1.0 Backpack on a trip to New York City, finding it to be a practical, stylish option for light packers.

Solo Traveler On a Group Tour: It’s Not What You Think

Tracey Nesbitt

December 23, 2022 by Tracey Nesbitt

Have you ever wondered what it’s like for an independent solo traveler on a group tour? Here’s my recent experience in Ireland.

How to Prevent or Resolve Solo Travel Disasters

Janice Waugh

December 16, 2022 by Janice Waugh

While solo travel disasters make great stories, they are no fun to live through. Here’s solid advice on preventing or dealing with them.

Acadian Shores Road Trip: How to Enjoy 4 Days of Sea and Sky

Janice Waugh

October 27, 2022 by Janice Waugh

Four days of deep seas and dark skies, of maritime life and Acadian history. This Acadian Shores road trip itinerary offers so much.

Travel Solo Over 60: Mature, Strong, and Confident

Janice Waugh

October 10, 2022 by Janice Waugh

Travel solo over 60 and gain confidence, discover personal strength and the many benefits of your maturity. Solo travel for seniors is great!

Digital Nomads Traveling Solo: Financial Tips for Saving & Security

September 7, 2022 by Guest

With 16 years as a digital nomad and a financial planning career under her belt, Nora Dunn shares her best financial tips for digital nomads.

Forget Disney – Music Festivals in Florida Are Great for Solo Travelers

King Siu

August 30, 2022 by King Siu

If you’re not into Disney or sunning yourself on the beach, how about year-round, outdoor music festivals in Florida?

The Worst Things About Solo Travel and How to Make Them Right

Janice Waugh

August 22, 2022 by Janice Waugh

Solo travel is great, but it’s not all rainbows and unicorns. Here are the worst things about solo travel and how to deal with them.

How Bree Woolard Fell in Love with Solo Travel & Transformed Her Life

King Siu

August 10, 2022 by King Siu

Bree Woolard took a leap of faith and left her corporate job for a solo trip that propelled her to transform her life.

It’s Dangerous! You’ll be Lonely! Solo Travel Myths and Misconceptions

Tracey Nesbitt

August 5, 2022 by Tracey Nesbitt

Solo travel myths have a surprisingly long life. Here are 8 common ones that Solo Travel Society members are tired of hearing.

Preparing for the Camino: What You Need to Know

Tracey Nesbitt

July 18, 2022 by Tracey Nesbitt

Packing, food, accommodation, transport, what to expect along the way: Here’s what you need to know when preparing for the Camino.

Solo Road Trip: You Can Do It & You Will Love It!

Janice Waugh

July 14, 2022 by Janice Waugh

A solo road trip may sound challenging to some but here’s why you can do it, why you would want to, and the tips you need to make it safe.

Yes, You Can Travel Solo

Janice Waugh

June 21, 2022 by Janice Waugh

Whether you have a little travel experience, a lot, or none at all, I am here to tell you that you can travel solo.

Road Trip from Toronto to Winnipeg via Northern Ontario

Janice Waugh

May 23, 2022 by Janice Waugh

This is the first post in a series on a 10,000 km RV trip. This post covers the road trip from Toronto to Winnipeg by the Canadian route.

Strangers Helping Strangers: Locals Show Kindness to Solo Travelers

Tracey Nesbitt

May 17, 2022 by Tracey Nesbitt

I’ll never forget the kindness of a local on my first solo trip. Solo travelers share their stories of strangers helping strangers.

Travel Beyond Your Comfort Zone to an Enriched Life

Janice Waugh

May 11, 2022 by Janice Waugh

Travel beyond your comfort zone to your emotional and intellectual stretch zone. Travel to see the world and home anew.

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