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Here are our five tips for solo adventures skiing the world year round. Grab a great bargain skiing off-season and in locations off the beaten path like Eastern Europe.   What are the six cruelest words a traveler can ever hear?  “You can’t get there from...

Our recommendation for summer (north of the Equator): top solo travel destinations Alaska. I took a two week vacation there and found it was much more varied than I expected.  I had visions of  snow-filled vistas and freezing temperatures. However, in the summer, it was really...

Solo Travel Destinations Cambodia: Adventure and cultural travel combined. Solo Travel Destinations Cambodia: Planning ahead: Every year by late summer to early fall, I start to think about alternatives to “home alone for the holidays” and look to find the best...

  More Fun and Really Odd Holiday Facts: With only 24 days left, it’s time for today’s fun fact about weird and wacky celebrations around the world: Fireworks are traditional almost everywhere; however, having at least one Scottish ancestor, I couldn’t...

Fun and Odd Christmas Facts: Did you know:  Although there is nothing more traditional than an English Christmas, during Oliver Cromwell’s time most festive celebrations were banned as not in keeping with the Puritans’ view of an appropriate religious observance. Fun...

    “Home Alone” for the Holidays may not be your goal. There is still time to create an incredible year-end option. I thought back on 5 spectacular holidays I have taken and can highly recommend:   1. Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA: +: You will find a warm...

Guest Post by Ross Burgess If you are passionate about hiking and like to hit the trails as often as possible, you may be considering bringing along a buddy on your next adventure. While a short stroll doesn’t require that much preparation, there are a few things to consider if...

Having spent my early years in the Deep South, I have been a long time advocate of the many great largely undiscovered vacation spots there. Better yet, prices are very affordable even for solos.  Take a look at the 7 cities featured below. Guest Post by Traci Magnus , Realtor If...

It is not too late to find European & Asian summer deals. Here are our top recommendations for 4 to 5-star options.  Follow the links for solo travel deals. You will find islands not just for honeymooners plus exotic Thailand-one of my favorites.  See the European castle...

Top Solo Travel Spring Vacation: Where to Go: With my updated spring vacation recommendation, I risk being (rightfully) criticized for boosting my own home town, Washington, DC. However, it is a solo travel destination that has something for everyone. Although it can be pricey, I...