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Avoiding Identity Theft on Solo Travel :  On a past trip to South America, I had a surprise. Our host said he was on a kidnap list. Three of his friends had been kidnapped.  In some places, this is a way to get paid ransom as a type of business practice. I had thought this was...

New Tips How to Make Solo Adventure Travel Easier Now: Adventure travel is my passion. However, there have been some challenges. I just missed being a snack for crocodiles. I have gone through low grade wars abroad. I have survived two emergency landings on commercial jets. I...

Travel Insurance for Solo Travelers: The need for insurance has grown with concerns as to political issues around the world and terrorist attacks. It also is important in case of petty theft or accidents. I was glad I had it when I was robbed at noon in a top European town. It is...

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...

How to Pack Light for Winter Solo Travel: After 68 countries and all 50 US states, every trip I still have some new lessons learned. Last month I made my 6th trip to one of my favorite top solo travel destinations, Quebec City. It is a great example of the issue of how to pack...

5 Safety Tips for Female Solo Travelers: Over two decades, I have explored the remote islands of Rarotonga and Aitutaki, skied an active volcano, dodged a cholera epidemic and navigated a low-grade civil war. I fought off muggers in broad daylight in Europe and barely missed...

A Guest Post by Beatrix Potter Whether you’re finishing your years in academia and you’re looking for a chance to sign off this milestone with a bang, or you’re looking to get out into the world to discover it for yourself and everything it has to offer before you start the next...

Solo Travel Tips-How to Pick a Spa- In the middle of the winter when the days just keep getting shorter and the temperature lower, a spa/wellness break makes sense. I recently had the chance for my first real European spa vacation. In the past, I opted for seeing a new country...

Solo Travel Tips-10 Updates for Europe Now: Here are some new thoughts on “Old World” travel. I am just back from an extended vacation in the Central/Eastern European countryside. I avoided major cities for the most part. As a result, I had a more authentic European feel to my...

Solo Travel-8 Top Reasons to Travel More Often: There are so many benefits to traveling: feeling like an adventurer, exploring new places, and meeting new people – there are too many to list. Having said that… we’re going to try! Below are just a few of the best reasons you...