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20 Travel Tips for Saving without Sacrificing Quality: Use the extra savings to see sights and take additional extended tours. Now that summer is in full swing in the northern hemisphere, scores of travelers are heading out for vacations. Travel costs are an issue for most...

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...

Save on Travel by Avoiding Small Costs That Add Up. Use those savings on top local tours and exhibits! Typically every trip I take abroad as a solo traveler my budget estimate falls short about $500-$1,000. Certain costs, when taken separately, seem so minor that they go...

Here are our top ten tips for those looking to spend the holidays traveling as individuals:     Go Big or Stay Home: Plan an outrageous, exciting adventure that will create memories and stories that will last years. The more remote and exotic the better. The holidays are the...

Solo Traveler Tips 10 Ways to Avoid Visa Delays. This has become more complicated with security concerns. As a result, what is a top update? Be sure to read your visa while still at home.  Some spots have new rules. Even a tourist may need to sign in at a government office...

  5 Tips for Finding The Right River Cruise Now for the best vacation! Although I make my way solo around the globe from sub-Sahara Africa to the Middle East, there are remote locations where that just does not work. A case in point: I spent Christmas 2013 upriver in the...

Staying Healthy Abroad: Watch out for wild animals! I found that out in Africa. A board broke under me so I started falling into the river. It was snack time for hungry crocs! At the last second, I was pulled over the side of a boat! That was my only close call in 66 countries!...

Updated Packing Tips for Solo Women Travelers: Tired of waiting for your checked luggage after an all night flight?  Follow our tips and carry-on next time! To make matters worse, new baggage fees are being levied while fewer carry-on’s are allowed. This is a reprise of past...

How to Save on Solo Travel Going Off-Season. These tips help solo travelers save. Plan now for your next solo trip! Lodging and airfares are best off-season. Prices go down when few tourists travel. You can get good rates when there is less demand. Off-season starts as early as...

How to Avoid 12 Solo Travel Hassles:  Planning ahead will be key to solving many problems before they happen. How to Avoid 12 Solo Travel Hassles: Know Before You Go: Tip One: Read your visa before you leave home. Even tourist visas may include “Special Endorsements”,...