Susan diRende

Going Solo – Covering Territory Or Carving a Niche

July 3, 2019 Susan diRende 0

One of the ways to think of planning your travels asks what kind of connection you want to the places you go. It’s impossible to have a “real, local experience” by spending a few days seeing all the sights before moving on, no matter what authentic food and out-of-the way nooks you explore […]

GOING SOLO – Keeping It Light

June 7, 2019 Susan diRende 0

On the road, you rob yourself of energy and joy by lugging luggage full of stuff you don’t end up wearing or using. I promise, wherever you go they will have stores and markets at every price point should you find yourself in need […]

GOING SOLO – The Gift of a Daily Challenge

April 2, 2019 Susan diRende 1

Traveling alone doesn’t mean leaving everyone else in your life behind. Give yourself a daily project that you can share with them over the web. […]

Going Solo – Alone But Not Lonely

March 19, 2019 Susan diRende 0

Two things happen when you are by yourself. For one thing, when your mind is not filled with people, the world itself can become a companion. […]

GOING SOLO: Memory As Travel Companion

March 5, 2019 Susan diRende 1

When you travel solo, you don’t just bring current self to the experiences. You bring your past. Even something as simple as having a coffee in a cafe can call up all sorts of amazing associations for you. […]

Going Solo – Flexibility Cuts Costs

February 26, 2019 Susan diRende 0

Solo travel doesn’t have to come with a single penalty. If you are flexible and savvy, you can find deals that keep your costs down. […]

GOING SOLO: Trying New Things

February 12, 2019 Susan diRende 0

One of my rules about traveling is that I have to try things that are unique local experiences even the old lady in my head is sure she won’t like it […]

GOING SOLO – Solitary and Safe

January 29, 2019 Susan diRende 2

The habits of listening to my intuition and planning time for hiccups lets me wander of the world pretty confidently […]

Going Solo

January 15, 2019 Susan diRende 2

Learning to roll with whatever happens is the ticket that gets you in the game of discovery, of surprise, of joy, and sometimes the big payoff of transcendent experience […]

Savoy Seychelles Resort and Spa Review for a Five Star Vacation in Paradise

December 10, 2018 Susan diRende 0

The Seychelles Islands are a true tropical paradise out in the middle of the Indian Ocean halfway around the world. If you’re going to take the leap for a truly extraordinary escape, you want to […]