Janice Leith Waugh's Blog, page 117
September 15, 2014
Solo Travel for Boomers: The World Awaits in More Ways than You Think
This is Joe from Chicago. We shared a conversation about the Blues. What’s in the baggie? Porridge. That was his mainstay while hiking the circuit of Torres del Paine.
Traveling solo as a boomer is a wonderful experience.
It’s age-defying.
Be just a little intrepidand the world willtilt on its access to deliverexperiences you would never get traveling with someone else – never mind staying at home.
So I hope that you don’t consider solo travel a Plan B for when others are not prepared to go.
It’s...
September 12, 2014
Solo Travel Destination: Ionian Islands, Greece
We are pleased to present a newSolo TravelDestination Post from Alejandro, a member of theSolo TravelSocietyon Facebook. Alejandro lives in Sweden and submitted the following report about the Ionian Islands . Do you have asolotraveldestination that you would like to recommend?Submit your description here, along with a few photos, and share it with fellow travelers!
Solo travelrating: 1 (1 is easiest, 3 is most difficult. Please see chart below.)
Languages spoken: Greek, English
Ithaca
Reasons to go:...
September 11, 2014
Pic of the Week: Tea Time in Morocco
I can almost smell the tea in this photo.
The Pic of the Week is drawn from photos submitted to theSolo TravelSociety Facebook Group, providing an opportunity for solo travelers to share with us a favorite photo from their travels.
This week’s pic fromSolo TravelSociety member Jamak was taken in the Sahara region of Morocco.
September 9, 2014
Quote of the Week: No Yesterdays on the Road
We are happy to present today’s Quote of the Week. Do you have a favorite quote that you would like us to consider for a future post? Add it in the comments below, and be sure to give us your first name and the full name of the author.
I love this quote from William Least Heat-Moon, (also known as William Lewis Trogdon), author of Blue Highways, the story of a 3-month road trip that he took following the loss of his job and separation from his wife. It speaks to the idea of living in the prese...
September 8, 2014
Travel the World Without Leaving Home… with a thanks to Chris Rock
Mural behind the the Princess of Wales Theatre – only seen in the back alley.
Was it my age?
No doubt.
But given thespoof on Drake in the Q&A after the film I’d say it also has to do with being Canadian.
Probably “white ‘n nerdy” andCanadian.
Each September I go to TIFF, the Toronto International Film Festival. Choosing what to see fromover 300 films isn’t easy. But Ihave two guiding objectives whendoing so:
To see films that I will likely nothave the opportunity to see again.
To choose films that p...
September 5, 2014
Solo Travel Destination: George Town, Malaysia
We are pleased to present a newSolo TravelDestination Post from Anne-Marie, a member of theSolo TravelSocietyon Facebook. Anne-Marie lives in Belgium and submitted the following report about George Town . Do you have asolotraveldestination that you would like to recommend?Submit your description here, along with a few photos, and share it with fellow travelers!
Solo travelrating: 1.5 (1 is easiest, 3 is most difficult. Please see chart below.)
Languages spoken: Mandarin, Malay, English
Blue Mansion...
September 4, 2014
Pic of the Week: Checking the Time in Prague
Preparing the Astronomical Clock in the Old Town Square.
The Pic of the Week is drawn from photos submitted to theSolo TravelSocietyFacebook Group, providing an opportunity for solo travelers to share with us a favorite photo from their travels.
This week’s pic fromSolo TravelSociety member Sandy was taken in Prague, Czech Republic.
September 3, 2014
Manage Money. Avoid Fees. Keep Cards and Cash Safe.
In Jordan my go-to debit card didn’t work. Thankfully I also hada card from a secondbank.
I have ahierarchy of safety for solo travel.
Your person
Your documents
Your money
Your stuff
In that order. That’s what’s important.
And even though money ranks number three in the list, it is still a big, BIG priority.
Managing your money, cash, credit and debit cards while on the road alone is a challenge that must be met with tactics that work for you. So, I’m going to give you lots of options here, starting...
September 2, 2014
Quote of the Week: The Trail is the Thing
We are happy to present today’s Quote of the Week. Do you have a favorite quote that you would like us to consider for a future post? Add it in the comments below, and be sure to give us your first name and the full name of the author.
Today’s quote comes from prolific American author Louis L’Amour (1908-1988). He was known largely for his Western novels, but also wrote poetry, science fiction, short stories, and historical fiction. L’Amour wrote 100 novels and more than 250 short stories, non...
September 1, 2014
Azaleation: The Just Misses of Travel
A lenticular cloud in Torres del Paine, Chile.
I had no word for it until now.
Thefeeling, a mourning, a lament for having missed the best of a place.
Or at least the frustration of being told that I’ve missed the best, feigning that I’m mourning the fact, while I am actually quiteenjoying what is in front of me to experience.
The word for this is “azaleation” as given to us all by poet,Howard Nemerov,and revealed to me by Billy Collinsin an introduction to hispoemThe Sandhill Cranes of Nebraska....
