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July 2, 2015

Pic of the Week: Hamnoy, Norway

This serene shot from Hamnoy, Norway was contributed by a Solo Travel Society member.

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Published on July 02, 2015 05:30

July 1, 2015

Destination Africa: Safari Trip Planning for Solo Travelers

Safaris are an adventure version of the all-inclusive trip. Here's why you want to go and how to make safari trip planning easy.

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Published on July 01, 2015 05:00

June 30, 2015

Travel Quote of the Week: The Hardest Part of Any Journey

Today's Travel Quote of the Week is a Dutch proverb that notes that the hardest part of any journey is that which precedes our first step out the door.

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Published on June 30, 2015 06:25

June 29, 2015

Best Seat on the Plane According to Your Needs and Budget

Here are a few tips and resources to help you find the best seat on the plane based on what you consider best and your budget.

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Published on June 29, 2015 05:30

June 26, 2015

Solo Travel Destination: Cyprus

This Solo Travel Society member found Cyprus to be a fascinating destination for its history, culture, and food. As a bonus, it is easy to travel around.

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Published on June 26, 2015 07:48

June 25, 2015

Pic of the Week: Marrakech, Morocco

A Solo Travel Society member shares a photo taken on a Marrakech street on her very first solo journey to Morocco.

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Published on June 25, 2015 05:30

June 24, 2015

The Shwedagon Pagoda of Yangon

The gold-gilded stupa of the Shwedagon Pagoda stands 99 meters high. Struck by the sun in the early morning or late afternoon,its beauty is dazzling. It dominates Yangon – you can see it from most points in the city – as it has for 2,500 years. I entered by the southern entrance. It, and the […]

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Published on June 24, 2015 05:30

June 23, 2015

Travel Quote of the Week: Secret Destinations

Today's Travel Quote of the Week by philosopher Martin Buber reminds us that our travels have secret destinations that may not be entirely obvious.

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Published on June 23, 2015 06:29

June 22, 2015

The Trip that Was Just Not Meant to Be

This story has more ups and downs than snakes and ladders. Have a read and you'll understand why this trip was just not meant to be.

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Published on June 22, 2015 05:30

June 19, 2015

Solo Travel Destination: Sauraha, Nepal

A Solo Travel Society member is forever changed by her experience in Sauraha, where she discovered the meaning of "learning to dance in the rain."

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Published on June 19, 2015 05:30