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June 18, 2014
Exploring the Resort Vacation in Cancun
From the edge of my balcony, I could see both the ocean and the lagoon.
I’m really not the all-inclusive type.
At least, I didn’t think I was. But on a recent trip to Cancun, I began to see things differently.
I spent a week at the Royal Sunset Beach Resort – though, to be fair, I only spent part of the time actually on the resort. I discovered that it can be a great jumping-off point for exploring a destination.
As you start your day, you don’t have to go looking for breakfast in the morning – j...
June 17, 2014
Solo Travel Destination: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
We are pleased to present a newSolo TravelDestination Post from Kathryn, a member of theSolo TravelSocietyon Facebook. Kathryn lives in the United States and submitted the following report about Dubai . 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: English, Arabic
Jumeirah Mosque
Reasons t...
June 16, 2014
Jostling Through Java by Train
Our train. Not fast. Not particularly comfortable. But as you’ll see, a great choice.
I lovethe train.
I love it because it not only gets you to your destination but also connects you to the reality of local transportation, provides a real sense of a country’s scale,immerses you into a culture and offers sights that areotherwise unavailable.
Thisis my second trip with Overseas Adventure Travel(OAT) and both times they have included a train journey as part of it. While train travel in Asiais not...
June 12, 2014
Pic of the Week: Bitterroot National Forest, USA
Walking the Kootenai Creek Trailhead.
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 Cindy was taken in the Bitterroot National Forest in Montana, in the United States.
June 11, 2014
From the Frenzy of Jakarta to the Calm of Bogor’s Botanical Gardens – in Photos
Children at the Istiqlal Mosque – Indonesia’s largest mosque and the third largest in the world.
Jakarta is huge.
Having only spent two days here I can’t claim to know the city well but I can say that it shows its population of over 10 million in the traffic, frenzy of people everywhere and the pollution. I am not fond of any of these things. However, there is also beauty in this city. Despite the number of tourists and expats this city attracts I was received with welcoming smiles from the loc...
June 10, 2014
Solo Travel Destination: Negril, Jamaica
We are pleased to present a newSolo TravelDestination Post from Lisa, a member of theSolo TravelSocietyon Facebook. Lisa lives in Australia and submitted the following report about Negril . 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: 2 (1 is easiest, 3 is most difficult. Please see chart below)
Languages spoken: Jamaican Patois, English, Spanish
A boat ride in the Bl...
June 9, 2014
A Taste of Hershey Harrisburg
Thank you, Thoreau.
I love it when a destination surprises me.
When you think about great food and drink, Pennsylvania may not be the first place to pop into your mind. And when you hear the name Hershey, it may be an image of foil-wrapped chocolate kisses that comes up. But I can tell you that there is some good eating and drinking (and a lot of personality!) to be experienced in the Hershey Harrisburg area.
Troegs Brewing Co., Hershey
Troegs Brewery has what they call a snack bar. Now, I know w...
June 5, 2014
Pic of the Week: Blue Mountains, Australia
The Blue Mountains near Sydney, taken during a 6-month solo trip.
The Pic of the Week is drawn from photos submitted to the Solo Travel Society Facebook Group, providing an opportunity for solo travelers to share with us a favorite photo from their travels.
This week’s pic from Solo Travel Society member Shabana was taken in the Blue Mountains near Sydney, Australia.
June 4, 2014
Solo Travel to Creative Destinations: 10 tips to go creative!
Orchid flower workshop in Thailand
I am pleased to introduce you to Elena Paschinger who is also known as “Creativelena”. I askedElena to provide a tips post for Solo Traveler because herniche is unique in the blogosphere and, I think, likely of interest to a number of you. She writes about creative travel. You canfollow her onherpersonal blog and websitewhere you’ll find hands-on tips and accounts of herexperiences. Now, to Elena’s post.
When was the last time you did something for the first t...
June 3, 2014
Solo Travel Destination: Hoi An, Vietnam
We are pleased to present a newSolo TravelDestination Post from Emily, a member of theSolo TravelSocietyon Facebook. Emily lives in the United States and submitted the following report about Hoi An . 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:Vietnamese, French, English
Hoi An Japanese...
