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As  summer approaches, I always ask myself how can I run two businesses and still get away.  Travel research shows that we Americans are most likely to forfeit vacation days. The best solution I see  is combining business with pleasure on every trip abroad. Having signed up for a...

Solo Travel Destination Dubai Elegant Mideast Crossroads where old and new meet. (Generally at a rather high price!) Coming from another “city state”, Washington, DC, I found myself in Dubai, now arguably the Middle East’s most dynamic crossroads. In the mid-to-late 20th century...

6 Mistakes to Avoid as a Mideast Woman Solo Traveler: Since my childhood days, I have been a female solo traveler navigating six continents for 50 years. Although I have been able to do so safely, women do have to take into account different cultures and customs. 6 Mistakes to...

Traveling to Jordan Solo Travel Jordan: As the picture below shows, Jordan is a combination of the present day and its ancient past. It has a mix of Nabataean, Greek, Roman and Arab culture.  That made for a really fascinating trip. (Before you head out, please check out our late...

Knock Out the High Costs of Skiing: Here’s our check list of 12 solo travel destinations to consider. For best pricing, check out off-season deals, but do remember to adjust the latter for below the Equator! See also our easy to use, one-of-a-kind search tool the Solo...

Adventure Travel How to Stay Cool in Hot Climates: In a Feb. 2017 blog, our 5 tips were how to travel in style in hot weather.  In this post, we will skip style for the tough adventure tour in the tropics. How you can stay cool glamping in the Okavango Delta in 120 degree day...