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Travelling Solo
Tales from Travelling Solo
Travelling Solo - Making the Most of Your Destination
I’ve learned that it’s better not to travel with any specific expectations and I sometimes don’t even read guide books, other than for practical...
I’ve learned that it’s better not to travel with any specific expectations and I sometimes don’t even read guide books, other than for practical information and I just see what happens when I get there.
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Money Matters When Travelling Solo
In some countries it’s illegal to change money on the street and in places like Somalia and Djibouti it’s the only way to...
In some countries it’s illegal to change money on the street and in places like Somalia and Djibouti it’s the only way to get your cash.
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Why Travel Solo?
None of your friends have the curiosity gene? Or they think you’re plain bonkers? Or you just prefer your own company. Sometimes it's a...
None of your friends have the curiosity gene? Or they think you’re plain bonkers? Or you just prefer your own company. Sometimes it's a little lonely travelling solo.
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Meeting Other People When You’re Travelling Solo
If you do want to meet people when you’re travelling then you are also going to have to be proactive. At times, I have...
If you do want to meet people when you’re travelling then you are also going to have to be proactive. At times, I have to summon up my courage and initiate a conversation.
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Eating And Drinking When You're Travelling Solo
Not all restaurants treat single women well, so be prepared. I’ve found that sometimes when I book online and enter one in the number...
Not all restaurants treat single women well, so be prepared. I’ve found that sometimes when I book online and enter one in the number of persons the reservation is declined.
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Travelling Solo Safely
When I tell people I'm travelling, usually solo, the stock response is 'Aren't you brave'? I first travelled on my own, to Germany, when...
When I tell people I'm travelling, usually solo, the stock response is 'Aren't you brave'? I first travelled on my own, to Germany, when I was 15
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Planning Your Solo Trip
Which countries? There are multitudes of lists of solo traveller friendly country lists available. I’m not sure I agree with most of them, as...
Which countries? There are multitudes of lists of solo traveller friendly country lists available. I’m not sure I agree with most of them, as so much depends on the individual.
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