Leave a little room for spontaneity in your travel plans and you could end up in Dubrovnik. Here’s how I spent two days in the old, walled city.
How to Travel Alone
Solo travel offers so many real benefits but it also comes with some unique challenges. That's why we have created this category of posts on how to travel alone.
Below you will find all our posts on how to travel solo. If you wish, you can jump to sub categories, including:
Happy solo travel.
Solo Female Travel Tips: Why, Where, How and Safety
Solo female travel has become very popular. Here are my tips for safe solo travel for women – and men.
Travel Plan vs. Reality: European Road Trip
Travel plan vs. Reality. This is how my two-week road trip around the Adriatic was planned and how it actually went – budget and all.
Two Sides of Ljubljana: Historic and Alternative
My favorite city from my recent road trip around the Adriatic. Here’s two take on Ljubljana. Ohe historic, the other alternative. Both a pleasure.
Women Welcoming Women: A Gateway to International Friendships
On her grand solo adventure, a solo traveler discovers an organization of women welcoming women and building friendships around the world.
Travel, Eat Well and Save on Food
Part one of a 3-part series on the big 3 of travel expenses: transportation, accommodation and food. This time how to travel, eat well and save on food.
Travel, Freedom & Liberation: A Grand Solo Adventure
A first-time solo traveler finds peace, freedom, liberation (and a lot of great chocolate!) on her 9-week grand solo adventure.
Luxury Travel on a Budget: 32 Tips You Need to Know
From accommodation to celebrity chef restaurants – get real luxury at a fraction of the cost. 32 tips for luxury travel on a budget.
London and the Lake District: 12-Day Itinerary
London and the Lake District with a short stay in Bath – one of my favorite trips. Here’s 12-day itinerary suitable for novice and experienced travelers.
Travel Insurance Upsell: How to Know When to Say No
Don’t be persuaded to purchase coverage you don’t need. Here are tips to help you avoid the travel insurance upsell.
A Blues Highway Itinerary by Train
An epic train journey from Chicago to New Orleans. This Blues Highway Itinerary is complete with where to stay, what to do and where to find the best music.
Train Travel: Best Way to Book Tickets – Europe
I’ve long wondered about the best way to book tickets for train travel in Europe. Here are the answers from the man who knows train travel best.
The Great Trail: Hike Across Canada One Trail Section at a Time
The Great Trail across Canada is 91% complete. Within months you should be able to hike/canoe all across Canada. Here’s how and my experience.
Travel Solo to Celebrate Milestones
Approaching a birthday containing a big round number, I asked the Solo Travel Society: Do you travel solo to celebrate birthdays or other milestones?
How to Be a Good Traveler: Solo or Otherwise
Being a “good” traveler will help you get the most out of your travels. Here are 15 ideas to consider on the subject.
Quebec City Carnival and a Packing List for Cold Weather
Quebec City in February. Here’s a taste of the famous Carnival and my best advice for cold weather packing.
Travel to Learn: There are Thousands of Opportunities
Are you a curious person? Do you love the learning side of travel? Then have a read on what, where, how, and who travels to learn.
My First Solo Road Trip: Nova Scotia
From Kemptville to Argyle, from Wolfville to Lunenburg and Halifax, here are the twists and turns of my first solo road trip in beautiful Nova Scotia.
The Great Acadian Road Trip: Itinerary, Tips and Lots of Pics
Follow this itinerary for the Acadian Coastal Route in New Brunswick for Acadian joie de vivre, beaches, delicious cuisine, festivals, a national park and more!
10 Surprising Lessons Learned on a Solo Camping Trip
This traveler set a huge challenge for her first solo camping trip: transporting herself, 2 dogs, a tent & camping gear to an island via paddle board.