Solo Travel Planning Archives

Border to Border in Alberta: A Western Canada Road Trip

December 13, 2017 by Tracey Nesbitt

A professional travel photographer maps out a route for a fascinating Western Canada road trip, with lots of great photos of southern Alberta.

Taking the Scenic Route: Road Trip through Medieval Germany

September 27, 2017 by Guest

Castles and gardens and bears in surprising places. All this and more was found on this road trip through medieval Germany.

Travel Plan vs. Reality: European Road Trip

July 10, 2017 by Janice Waugh

Travel plan vs. Reality. This is how my two-week road trip around the Adriatic was planned and how it actually went – budget and all.

Driving Tips for Europe: Written and Unwritten Rules of the Road

June 28, 2017 by Janice Waugh

Driving in Europe is fabulous but it took me a bit to get used to it. Here are my top driving tips for Europe including some surprising rules of the road.

Travel, Eat Well and Save on Food

June 6, 2017 by Janice Waugh

Part one of a 3-part series on the big 3 of travel expenses: transportation, accommodation and food. This time how to travel, eat well and save on food.

Travel Insurance Upsell: How to Know When to Say No

May 23, 2017 by Janice Waugh

Don’t be persuaded to purchase coverage you don’t need. Here are tips to help you avoid the travel insurance upsell.

Your Currency or Theirs? The Decision Makes a Difference

May 16, 2017 by Janice Waugh

Oh, it’s a tangled web that international financial institutions weave. Here’s to untangling it with a simple answer to save you money.

Train Travel: Best Way to Book Tickets – Europe

May 9, 2017 by Janice Waugh

I’ve long wondered about the best way to book tickets for train travel in Europe. Here are the answers from the man who knows train travel best.

Quebec City Carnival and a Packing List for Cold Weather

February 22, 2017 by Janice Waugh

Quebec City in February. Here’s a taste of the famous Carnival and my best advice for cold weather packing.

Repositioning Cruises: A Good Deal for Solo Travelers?

December 6, 2016 by Janice Waugh

A repositioning cruise can be a great deal. They are also different than most cruises and can be hard to find. Here’s what you need to know and how to book.

My First Solo Road Trip: Nova Scotia

November 23, 2016 by Tracey Nesbitt

From Kemptville to Argyle, from Wolfville to Lunenburg and Halifax, here are the twists and turns of my first solo road trip in beautiful Nova Scotia.

The Great Acadian Road Trip: Itinerary, Tips and Lots of Pics

September 28, 2016 by Janice Waugh

Follow this itinerary for the Acadian Coastal Route in New Brunswick for Acadian joie de vivre, beaches, delicious cuisine, festivals, a national park and more!