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10 Solo Traveler Safety Tips Update: The greatest risk in travel statistically still tends to be the drive to the airport. However, no one wants safety issues to ruin a vacation. It can be hard to plan how to stay safer abroad. There may be storms and diseases. Terrorism is often...

Croatia-a top solo travel destination: Overview: 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 right across from Italy....

Having traveled to the Middle East, South Asia and 8 US cities this year, I am planning this Christmas and New Year’s to relax at home in Washington, DC with a leisurely “staycation”. However, prior years I have gone in search of adventure during the holidays. I...

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...

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...

Beat Airport Lines 5 Tips Whether to Check Your Bag.  Carry-on bags can take more time to go through security.  With frequent long security lines and allowances for carry-on’s getting smaller, when is it better to check your bag? You can easily recognize fierce proponents...

5 solo traveler tips wildlife adventure tour safety: As summer approaches, many tourists will visit national parks and view wildlife in their natural habitat. Unfortunately, interactions with animals can present dangers for animals as well as tourists. In the past week, reports...

When booking an expensive trip abroad or while on travel, generally great but sometimes not so great surprises can occur. I have personally been robbed in broad daylight by an enterprising band of muggers, narrowly missed being dinner for leering crocodiles in the Zambezi and...

Our 7 Tips How to Go Traveling Solo with Confidence: Many are intimidated by solo travel, which is unfortunate because taking a vacation alone can be meaningful, empowering, educational and fun!  Here are some steps to help you embrace your journey!  How to Go Traveling Solo with...

5 Overlooked Solo Travel Tips: They come from what I found from trips to 66 countries and all 50 US states. On one stop, I found cholera. At another, civil war. At a third, I was robbed at high noon. I just missed being dinner for leering crocs! 5 Overlooked Solo Traveler Tips:...