As the year drew to a close, I asked the Solo Travel Society, “What were your best solo travel experiences of 2019?” Here’s what they had to say.
Best Solo Travel Experiences of 2019
The Winners of the 2019 Solo Travel Awards
What companies treat solo travelers best? The anticipation is over. Congratulations to the winners of the 2019 Solo Travel Awards!
Carbon Offsets for Travel: Important? Yes. Expensive? No.
Are carbon offsets legitimate? Does travel seriously affect your carbon footprint? Here’s my conclusion after days of research on carbon offsets for travel.
River Cruises for Solo Travelers: A Great Option to Consider
What’s so great about river cruises for solo travelers? From covering lots of ground to doing things your way to last-minute deals, here are 7 advantages.
Top 10 Films about Solo Travel
Here are the top 10 films about solo travel according to members of the Solo Travel Society. You’re sure to find something to inspire you here!
How Solo Travel Robs Us to Make Us Rich
What are the true costs of solo travel? In this post we explore the soft costs, the ones less considered that offer great rewards.
Personal Thoughts about Solo Travel
Musings, memories, and lessons learned, along with links to helpful and inspirational posts: some personal thoughts on solo travel.
Build Confidence: Solo Travel for Personal Growth
Solo travel for personal growth: as you travel alone, being totally responsible for yourself, you will discover just how capable you are.
Pic of the Week: A Great Start to a Travel Day
A Solo Travel Society member shares a photo of her version of the perfect start to a day of solo travel: perusing a map over coffee.
The Third Annual Solo Travel Awards Are Open for Nominations
Nominations are now being accepted for the 3rd Annual Solo Travel Awards. Travel companies, it’s time to nominate your tours or cruises for an award!
Her Face Is a Map of the World: Remembering Evelyn Hannon
Inspired by KT Tunstall’s song, “Suddenly I See,” here is a tribute to the amazing Evelyn Hannon, whose face truly was “a map of the world.”
Happy 10th Anniversary to the Solo Traveler Community!
It’s our 10th Anniversary this week. Happy Anniversary to all of us and thank you for being a part of the Solo Traveler Community!
Yikes, My Friend Backed Out! Should I Travel Solo?
Should I travel solo? Can I do it? Do I want to travel alone? What do I need to know to travel by myself? This post answers all these questions.
Perspectives on Male Solo Travel
There’s not a lot out there specifically on male solo travel, so I asked the men of the Solo Travel Society: What is your primary reason for traveling solo?
Why Do You Travel? A Question Worth Reflecting On
When I was unexpectedly asked, “Why do you travel?” I consulted the Solo Travel Society for their thoughts. Here are the themes that emerged.
Solo Travel as a Spiritual Journey
Solo travel can help us understand the true desires of our hearts and souls. Two authors share their perspectives on solo travel as a spiritual journey.
Learn a New Language the Easy Way for Richer Travel Experiences
After fits and starts learning French I tried Babbel. 15 minutes a day over time really works. Here’s my experience.
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.
36 of the Best Solo Travel Quotes: Inspiration for Solo Travelers
Enjoy this collection of the best solo travel quotes, with thoughts about how they apply to travelers, questions they raise, and inspiration they provide.
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.