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When I first journeyed to the United Arab Emirates solo, I have to admit, I was a little bit nervous. Would I be stared at? Would I be safe? Should I cover my hair? Is there really no alcohol anywhere? What I found was a country full of friendly people and dynamic attractions that I…
Photo Courtesy of Hamza Butt/Sole Treadmill Traveling might be something you’ll eventually do with the love of your life (once you meet that person), but there’s something to be said about exploring the world while single. Apart from the distinct possibility of finding romance and meeting new friends on the road, solo travel allows for…
We’ve all taken a personality test at this point — whether it’s a quick Buzzfeed quiz that tells us our secret cereal identity or a more in-depth character analysis. People want to know more about who they are. And when it comes to travel, your personality can be a crucial component in planning your next…
Malaga, Spain. There’s a lot of world to explore and while seeing it all can mean draining your savings account and emptying your wallet, that doesn’t have to be the case. Whether you have a pack of kids you’re wrangling into a minivan or you’re an intrepid solo adventurer who operates on a shoestring budget,…
Victoria Terminus (Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus); Image courtesy of Sven Lindner via Flickr. There’s nowhere else in the world like India — and that goes for everything, from its amazing culinary traditions to simply taking the train. India has the second-largest rail network on the planet, and it’s estimated that 23 million people use the nation’s…
A hotel can make or break a solo traveler’s trip, but narrowing down the property options can be particularly challenging when you’re going it alone. Perhaps you want to meet new people, but also need a quiet place to rest, or you want savvy local tips, but hotel staff that keeps their distance. For some…
Thailand‘s famous beaches and low cost of living make it a popular destination for expats. At some point, it happens to every traveler. There you are, sitting on a secluded beach or at an impossibly quaint sidewalk cafe, and the desire to move abroad comes charging in full speed. While it may seem like a…
Immer mehr reisefreudige Menschen entscheiden sich seit geraumer Zeit, dass sie sich alleine auf den Weg in ein Reiseabenteuer machen möchten. Warum das Solo – Reisen immer beliebter wird liegt auf der Hand: Als Alleinreisender kannst du dich frei entscheiden, wohin die Reise gehen soll, du bist unabhängig, kannst spontan deinen individuellen Stimmungen folgen und…
Several important decisions go into making a solo trip a satisfying adventure. Not only do safety concerns and language barriers come into play when planning a vacation, but questions of how to dine alone and make the most of a city’s nightlife scene by yourself also arise. To help you tackle potentially awkward, lonely, and…
Photo courtesy of Flickr/Georgie Pauwels Sure, travel companions can be lovely. They provide interesting conversations and are right on hand when you need a new profile photo in front of a national monument. But there are some pretty compelling reasons to go it alone, too. Not only can travel buddies hold you back from what…