Hiking Sete Cidades
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The geologic rhythms of the earth create some of the most dramatic and breathtaking phenomena in nature. The beautiful lines of the Cycladic pearl, Santorini, are the result of a cataclysmic explosion …

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Solo Travel Reasons and Resources
July 27, 2010

Some people love to travel alone. Others are paralyzed by the thought. But just because those around you don’t have the money or desire to get out and explore the world doesn’t mean you can’t. It’s a fantastic way to go. Here are some reasons and resources.

Travel + Alone = So much more than you would ever imagine.

There are lots of reasons to travel solo.

  • Independence. No need to compromise. As a solo traveler, you can do what interests you and you’re not dragged to do things that don’t.
  • Because you’re not talking with a travel companion, you are more likely to talk with locals and other travelers – a great learning experience.
  • Going solo raises curiosity, respect, concern, interest… from locals. They tend to go out of their way to enhance the solo traveler’s experience of their home town.
  • Finding time for reading, painting, thinking… is much easier when you travel alone.
  • Because it’s all up to you to navigate culture and logistics, solo travelers stretch themselves, develop new skills and often learn more.
  • A solo trip is inevitably more about the destination, culture, history… than your companion.
  • From all this, you discover yourself as you discover the world.

Solo travel resources.

There are hundreds of resource articles on the Solo Traveler blog. Here are a select few to get you started.

A solo traveler’s manifesto

To read more on why it’s great to travel solo, go to the Solo Traveler http://solotravelerblog.com website. There’s lots of posts on the topic but to really delve into it sign up for the monthly newsletter and receive a free copy of Glad You’re Not Here: A solo traveler’s manifesto. It’s an argument in favour of solo travel at any stage of life.

Have fun. Stay safe. Travel solo.

Guest post by: Janice Waugh

Lake Orta, Italy – A Place for Sublime Moments
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Lake Orta, Italy – A Place for Sublime Moments

One of the smallest and least known of Italy’s sub-alpine lakes, Lake Orta lies to the west of Lake Maggiore in northern Italy. This little jewel, just eight miles long and less than two miles …

Flying High Above Benicassim
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Flying High Above Benicassim

As part of this past week’s #BlogTripFIB, I had the amazing opportunity to fly in a small plane over the city of Benicassim (one hour north of Valencia, Spain) and take some aerial …

The City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, Spain
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The City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, Spain

Valencia is a city that ideally combines the vestiges of the past, which go back to the year 138 B.C., with the impressive construction of the present. Earlier this week, during #BlogTripFIB, …

iPhone Tips for International Travel
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iPhone Tips for International Travel

Staying connected while traveling the world is easier than ever. On a recent international trip, I was actually very surprised at just how easy it was to stay connected using my iPhone. However, …

Follow Us as We Visit the Land of Valencia
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Follow Us as We Visit the Land of Valencia

Beginning next Wednesday, you’ll be able to follow us as we visit the Land of Valencia in Spain. During our stay, we’ll be tweeting about our adventures as we tour the area and …

Pico Island – A Romantic Haven for Lovers
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Pico Island – A Romantic Haven for Lovers

Imagine with me, if you will, that you arrive with your better half on the island of Pico after a short, turboprop flight. In a breeze, you are in and out of the …

Hydra – A Picturesque Artist Colony in Greece
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Hydra – A Picturesque Artist Colony in Greece

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The Carmel Market in Tel Aviv
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The Carmel Market in Tel Aviv

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The Open Air Folk Life Museum of Rumsiskes
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The Open Air Folk Life Museum of Rumsiskes

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4th of July Activities In Washington, D.C.
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4th of July Activities In Washington, D.C.

Washington D.C. is one of the most quintessential American cities there is. There are so many things to do in DC that it’s easy to get lost in all the American history. Renowned …