Janice Leith Waugh's Blog, page 128
March 24, 2014
A Particular Kind of Heaven: a spring tradition in San Francisco
My bread pudding and coffee at Tartine Bakery and Cafe. Mmm.
I am not untypical.
I do basic research before going on a trip. I check out my blog and others and I plug into Google “What to do in … ” and see what’s suggested.
I develop a plan. However, I frequently deviate from this plan as I receive suggestions from people I meet along the way. I like to be spontaneous and get off the tourist track.
So, whileI did typical tourist things in San Francisco such as ride a bike across the Golden Gate B...
March 20, 2014
Pic of the Week: Pokhara Valley, Nepal
Colorful boats on Fewa Lake.
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 Liza was taken at Fewa Lake in the Pokhara Valley in Nepal.
March 19, 2014
I Was a Lazy Traveler… until I went solo.
Figuring out the inter-city bus system in Chile was a challenge. I played “spot the gringo” and got all the information I needed
Confession time.
I was a lazy traveler.
Looking back on my trips with family and friends, before traveling solo, I can’t recall how I navigated them.
Of course I remember the trips but I can’t recall the specifics of where I went and the people I met in the same way as I can of my solo travels. And the reason, I believe, is that I wasn’t completely responsible for them....
March 18, 2014
Solo Travel Destination: Sydney, Australia
We are pleased to present a newSolo TravelDestination Post from Dacia, a member of theSolo TravelSocietyon Facebook. Dacia is from the United States, and submitted the following report about Sydney . 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: English
Sydney Opera House
Reasons to go: Sydn...
March 17, 2014
One Day in Vancouver – food, ferries and a promenade
This is so Vancouver. Sea and beach, forest parkland and mountains, all in an urban context.
Vancouver is an active city.
You can feel it.
There’s an energy here. At least, I think there is. Is it just that I know this city to be so? That there can be skiing a half our away on the north shore mountains while there is tennis in the city?
But then, on my walk I took this photo below.
Sea and beach, forest parkland and mountains all in an urban context. It begs you to be active, to be outside.
The cit...
March 14, 2014
Travel Problems: prevention and what to do when things go wrong
Navigating the Chinese healthcare system would have been impossible without my tour guide/translator. I was lucky. I had my translator and the cost was low. If this hadn’t been the case I would have been on the phone to my travel insurance provider (AMEX) right away.
You’re it!
When traveling solo it’s all up to you.
If something goes wrong you’re on your own to find a solution. If it’s resolved easily it will make you feel strong and capable. If not, it could make you question your abilities.
It...
March 13, 2014
Pic of the Week: Nesting in Stanley Park
Herons nesting in Vancouver’s Stanley Park.
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 Ralph was taken in Stanley Park in Vancouver, Canada.
March 12, 2014
London and Paris – what I spent in 14 days
4-bed dorm at YHA London Central
The iconic cities are expensive.
London, Paris, New York, Tokyo… any city whose name frequently lands on a high fashion shopping bag is bound to be expensive. They are also among the most popular destinations in the world.
My goal last fall was to cover two of these cities, London and Paris, as economically as possible while still having a great time. In this post, I’m sharing what the trip actually cost.
There are many Eurostar trains scheduled between London and...
March 11, 2014
Solo Travel Destination: Galapagos Islands
We are pleased to present a newSolo TravelDestination Post from Lori, a member of theSolo TravelSocietyon Facebook. Lori is from the United States, and submitted the following report about the Galapagos 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: 2 (1 is easiest, 3 is most difficult. Please see chart below)
Languages spoken: Spanish, English
Giant tortoise,...
March 10, 2014
On Seeing History as You Travel
The Palazzo della Pilotta was built in the 1580s. It was bombed in World War II taking out the section where you now see trees.
As we travel we see history everywhere. Whether you want to or not, you are gathering historical information.
Art, architecture, landscapes… all inform you about your destination’s past. On day tours, guides will tell you about your destination’s history – likely sharing a simplistic view of it. People you meet along the way will reveal their social history through the...
