Janice Leith Waugh's Blog, page 39

October 23, 2017

Drum Roll Please: Here are the Winners of the 2017 Solo Travel Awards

After six months of anticipation, the results are now in. Here are the winners and runners-up of the first Annual Solo Travel Awards.

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Published on October 23, 2017 05:30

October 20, 2017

Pic of the Week: Calangute Beach, India

This peaceful photo, submitted by a member of the Solo Travel Society, was taken at Calangute Beach in the Indian state of Goa.

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Published on October 20, 2017 08:21

October 18, 2017

History and Kitsch: Visiting Luther’s Germany

Grace visits Germany as it celebrates the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. She discovers Martin Luther's impact and a lot of kitsch.

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Published on October 18, 2017 07:00

October 17, 2017

Puffins, Whales, and Screech: Solo in Newfoundland

Officially screeched in, enjoying whale watching and fulfilling a dream of seeing puffins up close, Elizabeth enjoys exploring solo in Newfoundland.

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Published on October 17, 2017 19:25

October 16, 2017

Have Your Say! Take the 2017 Solo Traveler Reader Survey

Please share your thoughts and suggestions for Solo Traveler in our annual survey. You'll be helping us plan for Solo Traveler 2018.

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Published on October 16, 2017 05:30

October 13, 2017

Pic of the Week: Mountains of Kyrgyzstan

In today's photo, a Solo Travel Society member pauses on a road trip to take in the landscape and admire the mountains of Kyrgyzstan.

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Published on October 13, 2017 06:48

October 11, 2017

Too Many Tourists in Banff? Here’s What to Do.

Banff is a spectacular destination. However, it's crowded with tourists, especially on weekends. Here are 7 things to do to avoid the crowds.

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Published on October 11, 2017 07:00

October 10, 2017

Solo Travel for Boomers: Why, Where & a Few Tips

Solo travel is most definitely for boomers. A myriad of new experiences await. Here's why, where and how to travel solo as a boomer.

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Published on October 10, 2017 05:30

October 9, 2017

A Day in Monet’s Gardens

About an hour outside of Paris is Monet's Gardens, a day-trip well-worth taking whether you like gardens, art or simply want a break from the city.

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Published on October 09, 2017 05:30

October 6, 2017

Pic of the Week: Porto Venere, Italy

I just love the colors in this photo of Porto Venere on Italy's Ligurian coast. It was shared with us by a member of the Solo Travel Society.

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Published on October 06, 2017 06:27