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Since my student days I have explored the world. I have roamed the remote Pacific Islands of Rarotonga and Aitutaki. I skied an active volcano in New Zealand. I dodged epidemics from cholera off the coast of Mauretania in Santiago, Cape Verde Islands to the Swine Flu outbreak in...

Updated August 5, 2016: Top solo travel destinations South of France for a great holiday! Look for best prices off-season. (An abridged update from John, our resident expert in the South of France for golf or not with a Golf Buddy provided.) Top solo travel destinations South of...

Croatia-a top solo travel destination: Overview: Updated Nov 16, 2016   What is one of our most popular spots? Croatia-a top solo travel destination! Croatia is set in Southern Europe. It was in the past part of Yugoslavia. It is nestled on the eastern side of the Adriatic Sea...

Tips for European Savings: Even for those of us who benefit now from a stronger dollar, Europe seems expensive starting with the airfare!  For leisure solo travel this is especially true since those traveling the world alone have no one to split the bill. The good news? Our...

More insights from John, our resident expert in the South of France: With France, solo cultural travel packages, you will learn why beyond the city lights of Paris and the beaches of the Riviera, there is a fascinating history and culture in the South of France and a favorite...

John, our resident expert, highlights solo cultural tours of the South of France.  Avignon is known throughout the world and this walled city, set on the banks of the mighty Rhone River, has many fascinating stories to tell and wonderful things to see. Dominating the town is the...

John, our resident expert in the South of France, weighs in on sailing the Mediterranean and the luxury lifestyle: I recently went on a lovely cruise around the Mediterranean. I honestly have no real complaints, merely some observations that got me thinking (which is a dangerous...

  I headed out in late November for Thanksgiving for a combined trip to Prague, Budapest and Vienna, three cities linked by the Danube River. My first stop, Prague, was a really magical city. I stayed near the picturesque Charles Bridge lined with statues and filled with...

Updated July 30, 2016 Top Deals for Solo Travelers Eastern Europe Slovenia: Bargains still exist in this great mix of Old Europe and 21st-century vitality. Always looking for new solo travel destinations, I followed a friend’s suggestion to try Slovenia. Traveling alone, the...

Updated August 5, 2016. Top Solo Travel Destinations-Scotland: Scotland is perfect for adventure or a cultural tour. Alternatively, it is an ideal vacation through a tranquil trek through magnificent landscapes.   Having one largely forgotten Scottish ancestor but always...