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Traveling solo is one of the best ways learn about yourself, but also to meet like-minded travelers. People are open-minded and curious, and often gung-ho to have new and thrilling experiences. It may be a challenge to meet fellow adventurers … Continue reading →

Whether an inconvenience or ruin, these are completely avoidable, so be prepared and aware! 1. Not Trusting Locals If your natural instinct is to be warm and friendly with everyone you meet, then embrace it and feel free to get … Continue reading →

HOW to TALK to WORRIED PARENTS It’s common for those that care about us – parents, spouses, siblings and friends – to be concerned about you traveling solo, no less about your first trip overseas, even if it’s part of … Continue reading →

One of the biggest challenges of traveling solo is actually making the decision to go – to book your flight and pack your bag. The reality of solo travel is very different to what most people think, and can be … Continue reading →

While there may be some destinations that are more safe than others, the world is not as scary as some might think. With a positive attitude and general street smarts, there are plenty of places in the world where you … Continue reading →

Every time you book a flight on your own, you will be told how dangerous it is. Your friends will ask you if you’ve seen the movies “Hostel” and “Taken” (yes, and they’re called movies for a reason). Your parents … Continue reading →

Preparing for any solo trip can often bring on some fears, especially if it is your first, and for good reason as there are a lot of things that can cause anxiety. You can overcome these worries, and the fears … Continue reading →

You may think you would never travel solo. It may just…happen. And if it does, it will change your life. Big Decisions If you wait for that friend or partner to travel with you, you could stay at home and … Continue reading →

CHINA Dec 18-Jan 7 I don’t often get to spend Christmas with someone I know. It is often a rather lonely time. With time on my hands, and nowhere special to travel to, the plan was to fly to Shanghai … Continue reading →

China again Dec 18-Jan 7,2016 I don’t often get to spend Christmas with someone I know. It is often a rather lonely time. With time on my hands, and nowhere special to travel to, the plan was to fly to … Continue reading →