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A Solo Point of View

This is a softer look at solo travel. While much of the site provides tips and advice on how to travel alone and how plan your solo trips, these posts are about the feelings that are solo travel.

Enjoy!

Solo Travel for Men: A Male Perspective

March 20, 2019 by Tracey Nesbitt

photo, image, man, olympic national park, first solo trip

There’s not a lot out there specifically on solo travel for men, so I reached out to readers for a male perspective.

Why Do You Travel? A Question Worth Reflecting On

February 27, 2019 by Tracey Nesbitt

photo, image, tracey nesbitt, why do you travel

When I was unexpectedly asked, “Why do you travel?” I consulted the Solo Travel Society for their thoughts. Here are the themes that emerged.

Solo Travel as a Spiritual Journey

Janice Waugh

January 16, 2019 by Janice Waugh

experiential travel

Solo travel can help us understand the true desires of our hearts and souls. Two authors share their perspectives on solo travel as a spiritual journey.

Our Need for Solitude – How Solo Travel Delivers

Janice Waugh

October 22, 2018 by Janice Waugh

We need solitude. Yet it can be difficult to find. Here’s the value of solitude, how solo travel delivers it and top destinations where you’ll find it.

Travel Solo and Practice 3 Essential Life Skills

Janice Waugh

May 16, 2018 by Janice Waugh

Solo Traveler is as much about life as it is about travel. This is because solo travel can make us better at life. It encourages us to practice three essential life skills.

Why Do We Travel to Sad Places?

Janice Waugh

March 21, 2018 by Janice Waugh

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Why do we visit sad places when we travel? To remember? To honor? To celebrate? I believe it’s for all these reasons plus one more.

Travel Solo in Silence, At Least Some of the Time

Janice Waugh

November 15, 2017 by Janice Waugh

This post is inspired by John Francis who chose to spend 17 years in silence. I encourage you to try to travel solo in silence from time to time.

Making the Best of a Bad Travel Situation

November 1, 2017 by Tracey Nesbitt

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It can be difficult to make the best of a bad travel situation. Here’s how I tried to enjoy a trip to Bratislava and Vienna in spite of unexpected pain.

Travel, Freedom & Liberation: A Grand Solo Adventure

June 5, 2017 by Guest

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A first-time solo traveler finds peace, freedom, liberation (and a lot of great chocolate!) on her 9-week grand solo adventure.

Travel Solo to Celebrate Milestones

March 20, 2017 by Tracey Nesbitt

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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

Janice Waugh

February 27, 2017 by Janice Waugh

Janice Waugh Solo Traveler

Being a “good” traveler will help you get the most out of your travels. Here are 15 ideas to consider on the subject.

Travel to Learn: There are Thousands of Opportunities

Janice Waugh

January 11, 2017 by Janice Waugh

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.

10 Surprising Lessons Learned on a Solo Camping Trip

August 3, 2016 by Guest

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.

Solo in Milan: Cappuccino, Poetry, and High School Dreams

December 16, 2015 by Tracey Nesbitt

Solo in Milan, I explore the city my way, enjoy aperitivo, and realize that dreams don’t always take the form that we expect.

Taking the Night Train Solo: Five Mini Adventures

Janice Waugh

September 28, 2015 by Janice Waugh

Oh the adventures one can have on a night train alone. I have several stories to tell. Most of them are wonderful. But one, well, not so much.

A Creative Solution to My Selfie Problems

July 29, 2015 by Tracey Nesbitt

photo, image, selfie problems, tracey

On a recent trip to Ville-Marie, Quebec I encountered a lively arts community, a warm and talented artist, and a creative solution to my selfie problems.

The Importance of Flexibility: 3 Lessons Learned

May 13, 2015 by Tracey Nesbitt

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Nothing that I planned on this trip worked out, but I learned three lessons about the importance of flexibility – and had a brilliant time.

Positive Thinking and Solo Travel

Janice Waugh

January 19, 2015 by Janice Waugh

positive thinking solo travel

Positive Thinking. Solo Travel. They go together. I learned a lot about positive thinking from Ron who I met at Mallory Square in Key West.

Contemplating History in Nuremberg

Janice Waugh

November 11, 2012 by Janice Waugh

Overwhelmed by the Memorium Nuremberg Trials, I sat down in the museum and wrote this. It is, appropriately, Remembrance Day.

My Magical Mystery Tour – It’s Not What You Think

Janice Waugh

November 16, 2011 by Janice Waugh

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Solo in Liverpool, my magical mystery tour in Liverpool didn’t involve any psychedelic buses. It was all about the magical people of this city with an extraordinary past.

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