Solo Travel Travel Articles

Seven Solo Female Travel Myths Debunked

Are your fears of traveling solo well-founded? Yvette Cendes investigates travel myths surrounding women traveling alone.

8 Ways to Avoid the Single Supplement as a Solo Traveler

Solo travel can be wonderfully liberating - until you see the words "single supplement" on a tour package. BootsnAll writer Jessica Spiegel explores some of the ways solo travelers can avoid paying a single supplement.

12 Ways to Combat the Solo Traveler Blues

Solo traveling is incredibly rewarding, but even the most independent travelers get broad-sided with loneliness at times. Denise Esser shares 12 tips on combating the lone traveler blues to help ensure that your solo journey will be an unforgettable experience.

9 Trips Inspired by Travel Books That Are Probably Too Crazy to Actually Take

Lovers of great travel stories might find themselves motivated to try to replicate what they've read, but that's not always a good idea. Here are 9 inspirational books that Eileen Smith thinks could get you in trouble.

Solo Travel: The Pros and Cons

This is one of the most common questions among newer travelers, so expert JoAnna Haugen gives both sides of the story and a lot for us to think about.

Six Feisty Female Travelers

Like with so many other things, the most famous travelers all tend to be men. Lucy Corne points out that there have been some amazing female travelers who deserve credit and attention as well.

Eight Inspirational Spots to Write Your Travel Journal

Writing a journal during your trip is rewarding, but sometimes a challenge. Lucy Corne points out 8 of the best places to put pen to paper while on the road.