Afraid of traveling alone? This post identifies and breaks down the fears that some people have about solo travel and how you can overcome them.
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!
Round the World Solo: Iceland-Dubai-Singapore-Hong Kong-New Zealand
This traveler doesn’t mess around: she chose to go round the world solo on her very first journey on her own!
Culinary Travel Experiences Around the World
You can learn a lot about a destination through its cuisine. Here is a selection of our culinary travel experiences around the world.
What Traveling Alone Teaches Us About Ourselves
While travel is restricted we have time to reflect and ponder questions such as what traveling alone teaches us about ourselves.
Tips for Safety: Solo Travel in Uncertain Times
On occasion I hear from people who are fearful of travel. Here’s why it’s important to continue and safety tips to quell your travel concerns.
Choosing a Travel Destination: Where Do You Find Inspiration?
When choosing a travel destination, inspiration can come from many sources. Art, history, music, books, films, tv: solo travelers share what inspires them.
The Importance of Travel to Developing Countries
The importance of travel to developing countries was on my mind when I picked Morocco as a destination. And what a rich experience flowed from that choice!
Stories of Solo Travel and the Value of Silence
Stepping away from our devices allows time for the mind to wander. Let’s explore the value and pleasure of solo travel and silence.
Solo Travel and Cycling: An Opportunity to Indulge Two Passions
I love my bike. It’s not a fancy new one and I bought it secondhand, but it allows me to indulge in two passions: solo travel and cycling.
Freedom, Independence, Personal Growth: Why We Love Solo Travel
Freedom. Independence. Personal growth. Here are the top three reasons given by experienced travelers for why we love solo travel.
Walking the Camino Solo: Life-Changing for Body, Mind & Spirit
A solo traveler shares her story of walking the Camino Frances route of El Camino de Santiago and what she learned over 800 km and 37 days.
Travel and COVID-19: A Missive from Morocco
A fabulous trip to Morocco and a return home full of questions given the circumstances around travel and COVID-19. It’s a saga.
Solo Travel: Meaningful Travel
We asked members of the Solo Travel Society about meaningful travel and they shared the many ways in which solo travel delivers.
The Winners of the 2019 Solo Travel Awards
What companies treat solo travelers best? The anticipation is over. Congratulations to the winners of the 2019 Solo Travel Awards!
Carbon Offsets for Travel: Important? Yes. Expensive? No.
Are carbon offsets legitimate? Does travel seriously affect your carbon footprint? Here’s my conclusion after days of research on carbon offsets for travel.
Top 10 Films about Solo Travel
Here are the top 10 films about solo travel according to members of the Solo Travel Society. You’re sure to find something to inspire you here!
Yikes, My Friend Backed Out! Should I Travel Solo?
Should I travel solo? Can I do it? Do I want to travel alone? What do I need to know to travel by myself? This post answers all these questions.
Solo Travel for Men: A Male Perspective
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
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
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.