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Going Solo – Going to the Dogs
I’m a dog lover without a dog and I miss having one. Happily, I get plenty of dog love as I travel because dogs are designed for connection even more than humans are […]
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Going Solo – Seeing Yourself
Of all the places I travel solo, the place where I’m the happiest is in France. Even before I spoke the language well, armed only with my high school French, I liked the places I […]
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Going Solo – Covering Territory Or Carving a Niche
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 […]
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GOING SOLO – Keeping It Light
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 […]
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GOING SOLO – The Gift of a Daily Challenge
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. […]
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Going Solo – Alone But Not Lonely
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. […]
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GOING SOLO: Memory As Travel Companion
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. […]
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Going Solo – Flexibility Cuts Costs
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. […]
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GOING SOLO: Trying New Things
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 […]
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GOING SOLO – Solitary and Safe
The habits of listening to my intuition and planning time for hiccups lets me wander of the world pretty confidently […]