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Solo Travel Planning Guide with 2023 Trends, a Checklist, and Insider Tips

Janice Waugh

January 3, 2023 by Janice Waugh

Solo travel planning takes some attention to details. Here’s your checklist, on trend for 2023, with jumps to in-depth information.

The Ultimate Solo Travel Guide: Travel Alone & Love It

Janice Waugh

December 6, 2022 by Janice Waugh

Travel alone and you travel on your terms. Here’s the ultimate guide with resources, tips, and advice to help you travel solo and love it.

Solo Travel to Chile: Photos by Readers

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November 4, 2020 by Tracey Nesbitt

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Enjoy these Chile photos, all taken by members of the Solo Travel Society and readers of Solo Traveler while exploring the country.

Solo Travel to Peru: Photos by Readers

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July 3, 2020 by Tracey Nesbitt

Enjoy these Peru photos, all taken by members of the Solo Travel Society and readers of Solo Traveler while exploring the country.

Solo Travel Destination: Bolivia

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March 6, 2020 by Tracey Nesbitt

Solo travel in Bolivia comes highly recommended by this Solo Travel Society member who visited La Paz, Sucre, Cochabamba, Salar de Uyuni, and Tarabuco.

Solo Travel Destination: Galapagos & Quito, Ecuador

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February 22, 2019 by Tracey Nesbitt

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Taking walking tours in Quito, Ecuador and day trips to the Galapagos Islands helped this Solo Travel Society member see a lot while keeping costs down.

Solo Travel Destination: Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia

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April 6, 2018 by Tracey Nesbitt

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This Solo Travel Society member says that all her previous travel experiences combined could not compare with 3 fascinating days spent in Salar de Uyuni.

How to Travel Solo to Patagonia: Top 10 Tips

Janice Waugh

December 11, 2017 by Janice Waugh

Patagonia is a wonderful destination but it’s hard to find information on how to do it. Here are 10 tips covering how to get there, how much money to carry, accommodation, hiking paths and more.

Solo Travel Destination: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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July 6, 2017 by Guest

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As part of her goal to visit the New7Wonders of the World, this Solo Travel Society member traveled to Rio de Janeiro and shares great tips for a visit.

Solo Travel Destination: Coffee and Cacao in Cusco, Peru

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January 5, 2017 by Guest

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While visiting Cusco, Peru this Solo Travel Society member took a tour to remember, visiting coffee and cacao plantations and staying with a local family.

Solo Travel Destination: Puno, Peru

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December 8, 2016 by Guest

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This Solo Travel Society member recommends booking well in advance to attend the incredible Festival of Candelaria in Puno, Peru.

Solo Travel Destination: Chapada Diamantina, Brazil

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August 18, 2016 by Guest

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If you are a nature lover who enjoys hiking and trekking, this Solo Travel Society member thinks you will love Chapada Diamantina in Brazil.

Solo Travel Destination: Easter Island, Chile

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January 21, 2016 by Guest

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For beautiful scenery, fascinating culture and history, and great hiking, this Solo Travel Society member recommends a visit to Easter Island.

Solo Travel Destination: Bogota, Colombia

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November 5, 2015 by Guest

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This Solo Travel Society member found that with some common sense and awareness, the biggest risk in traveling to Bogota was never wanting to leave.

Solo Travel Destination: Patagonia Backcountry

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March 20, 2015 by Guest

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A road trip in Patagonia included fascinating landscapes, swimming in mountain lakes, and lots of soul searching for this Solo Travel Society member.

Solo Travel Destination: Galapagos Islands

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March 11, 2014 by Guest

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The natural beauty of the Galapagos Islands, and especially the wildlife, wowed this Solo Travel Society member.

Solo Travel Destination: San Marcos Sierra, Argentina

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January 7, 2014 by Guest

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This Solo Travel Society member recommends the magical town of San Marcos Sierra for a laid-back and relaxing trip.

Solo Travel Destination: Bariloche, Argentina

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August 6, 2013 by Guest

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A ski town in winter, Bariloche had plenty to offer this solo traveler in early autumn, including hiking, kayaking, and chocolate.

Solo Travel Destination: Medellin, Colombia

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June 18, 2013 by Guest

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This Solo Travel Society member loves the people and the city of Medellin so much that she never wants to leave.

Solo Travel Destination: Machu Picchu, Peru

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January 24, 2012 by Guest

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This Solo Travel Society member fulfilled a longstanding travel dream, quitting her job and traveling to Peru to take in the breathtaking Machu Picchu.

Solo Travel Destination: Santiago, Chile

Janice Waugh

December 6, 2011 by Janice Waugh

This time the destination is Santiago, Chile. Learn what the capital of Chile has to offer solo travelers.

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