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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:

  • Solo Travel Planning
  • Solo Travel Safety
  • Packing for Travel: Lists, Tips and Product Reviews
  • Road Trips: Tips & Itineraries for Solo Travelers
  • Travel Money

Happy solo travel.

Home Exchange for Free Accommodation Around the World

Janice Waugh

July 16, 2024 by Janice Waugh

Have you considered a home exchange to save money on travel? Here’s how it works, pros and cons, and tips for success.

Senior Solo Travel: Advice for Getting Back on the Horse

July 12, 2024 by Tracey Nesbitt

Worried about a fall, an illness, a slip in self confidence? The Solo Travel Society has advice and encouragement for senior solo travelers.

How to Save Money on Hotels and Other Travel Accommodation

Janice Waugh

July 9, 2024 by Janice Waugh

Here are our top tips to help you save money on hotels and other types of travel accommodation, whether luxury or budget, as you travel solo.

Unexpected Benefits of Traveling Alone: Some May Surprise You

July 4, 2024 by Tracey Nesbitt

The benefits of traveling alone are many and varied. Here are 20 of my favorites along with input from the Solo Travel Society.

5 Short Solo Travel Stories: The Magic of Going Alone

Janice Waugh

July 2, 2024 by Janice Waugh

Here are just a few of my solo travel stories to give you an inkling of the magic that can happen as you travel alone.

Eating Alone Is Easy When You Know How

Janice Waugh

June 28, 2024 by Janice Waugh

Eating alone is one aspect of solo travel that some people really don’t like. Here are a variety of options and ways to enjoy dining alone.

Solo Road Trip: Complete Guide for an Epic Adventure

Janice Waugh

June 26, 2024 by Janice Waugh

A solo road trip is an adventure completely of your own making. Here are our top tips for a safe and exciting road trip alone.

Summer Solo Travel: Great Destinations, Good Times Guaranteed

Janice Waugh

June 19, 2024 by Janice Waugh

Our recommendations for 15 summer solo travel destinations month by month. Australia to Iceland and points in between, where to go and why.

Culinary Travel: How to Plan a Delicious Solo Trip

June 14, 2024 by Tracey Nesbitt

Culinary travel is my kind of travel. Here’s how I do it, with my best tips for food and wine travel planning.

Carry-On Packing List: This Is How to Pack Light

Janice Waugh

June 11, 2024 by Janice Waugh

Carry-on packing lists for women and men with tips for packing light and still having all the travel essentials you need.

How to Navigate a New City Solo: Travel Safety Skills

Janice Waugh

June 7, 2024 by Janice Waugh

Some solo travelers are afraid of getting lost. Here are tips on how to navigate a new city safely and improve your sense of direction.

Solo to Walt Disney World: Your Complete Planning Guide

June 4, 2024 by Guest

Do you dream of traveling solo to Walt Disney World? Solo theme park travel expert, NikkyJ shares all the best tips and advice for your trip.

Falling in Love with a Destination: Moving to a New Country Alone

Natalie Wester

May 31, 2024 by Natalie Wester

Falling for a travel destination and moving to a new country alone is a bold step. Here are tips from a solo traveler who’s living her dream.

How to Make Time to Travel and Feed Your Wanderlust

Janice Waugh

May 29, 2024 by Janice Waugh

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Readers tell us that finding time for travel is a real challenge. Here are some tips to help you make time for travel in your busy life.

How to Save Money on Car Rentals: What You Need to Know Now

May 24, 2024 by Tracey Nesbitt

The cost of renting a vehicle has increased over the last few years. Planning a trip? Here’s what you need to save money on car rentals.

Dance Like Nobody’s Watching: How to Enjoy a Music Festival Solo

May 17, 2024 by Tracey Nesbitt

It takes some advance planning, but going to a music festival solo can be a fantastic, freeing, memorable travel experience.

A Weekend Getaway Solo: How to Make it Fun and Meaningful

Janice Waugh

May 14, 2024 by Janice Waugh

A weekend getaway solo may be just what you need. Here’s how to plan it and a number of great suggestions for North America and Europe.

One Day Alone: A Group Traveler’s Day of Freedom

Janice Waugh

May 7, 2024 by Janice Waugh

We all travel with others sometimes. But, for many of us, at least one day alone is important. Here are tips to get the solo time you need.

A New Option in River Cruises for Solo Travelers

May 2, 2024 by Tracey Nesbitt

River cruises are popular with solo travelers, and for good reason. Here’s a new option I discovered from Avalon on the Douro River.

15 Years of Solo Traveler! How Did That Happen?

Janice Waugh

April 30, 2024 by Janice Waugh

15 Years of Solo Traveler! Happy Anniversary to all of us! We wish you many more years of exploring the world your way.

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