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  Excitement is building for Mardi Gras, March 5. It is famous worldwide for fun and what could be better than the Mystic Krewe of Mardi Paws! On March 10, 2019, K-9 royalty lead the way in all their finery primarily in full Mardi Gras colors of  purple, green, and gold and...

  Millions of Americans are in the path of a huge snow storm as winter begins in earnest.  After weathering a number of whiteouts here in Washington, DC, I have developed a checklist of some last minute additional thoughts for such a potential 2-3-day solo staycation. 1....

  More Fun and Really Odd Holiday Facts: With only 23 days left, it’s time for today’s fun fact about weird and wacky celebrations around the world: Although Santa knows who’s been naughty and nice, Austrians don’t stop there but have their own naughty Mr. Claus...

5 Tips on Shopping Abroad-Solo Trekker TravelStyle from Jetway to Runway: Getting to go abroad and prowl chic shops is the best of all. However, with the Internet, you can shop from home and save the costs. See our five tips to make it work better and to save more.   5 Tips...

10 Tips for When Things Go Wrong Abroad: If you do plan to get overseas for a vacation this year, what are the best ways to avoid problems that can spoil your trip? Here are our ten updated tips. Bear in mind, that some safeguards must be taken before and even AFTER you come...

This week we added 20 new additions to our Solo Travel Pricing Tracker software search tool.  Important solo-priced hotel update: In the next 10 days, we will add the following European sub-regions to make it easier to find what you are looking for: Central + Eastern Europe...

For Guest Posts-Top Insights and Tips from Fellow Travelers, click the links below.   Looking for more ways to see London as a solo? Try kayaking on the Thames or joining local supper clubs. More… First time solo camper?  Learn from an expert on what you need to have...

5 Tips How to Travel in Style in Hot Weather: I have prowled through the Amazon rain forest and northern India during the monsoons.  I quickly saw how hard it can be to pack light and be in style in real heat and humidity. Add to the mix if you are on adventure travel. If you are...

10 Tips How to Save and Shop For Fashion on Travel (See also the highlights on our YouTube channel for Solo Trekker 4 U): Tip 1: Shop like a local. Slovenia  in the Heart of Winter Unfortunately, this may require a foray into distant suburbs only to end up like Hansel and Gretel...

Island vacations not just for honeymooners: Puerto Rico is a great place to start. Island Vacations Not Just for Honeymooners:  Why  Choose Puerto Rico? It is a close-by destination for North American travelers. Puerto Rico has a bi-lingual culture. That makes it very easy to...