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Solo Travel Tips: Why Travel Insurance Is Important

Solo Travel Tips: Why Travel Insurance Is Important

Many things can go wrong when we're traveling solo: missed flight connections, lost luggage, weather-related contingencies, illness or accidents. Investing in a travel insurance policy that will pay for potential risks can and losses save the solo traveler from financial loss and travel stress. Word to the Wise: Don’t travel without travel insurance.

Episode 048: What the Smart Traveler Has - Travel Insurance

Episode 048: What the Smart Traveler Has - Travel Insurance

There are many important reasons the solo traveler should have travel insurance when traveling alone. On the new episode of my solo travel podcast, I go into the ins and outs of travel insurance plus the hows and whys of purchasing this important travel product. Listen and learn about this helpful travel essential 

Reveillon Dinner: A Unique Holiday Experience in New Orleans

Reveillon Dinner: A Unique Holiday Experience in New Orleans

Reveillon (REH-vee-on). A Creole tradition from the mid-1800s is not to be missed by the solo traveler who is visiting New Orleans during the Holiday Season. Dozens of the city’s finest restaurants serve up decadent four-course holiday feasts with all the trimmings for affordable prices. 

Episode 046: Table for One (Dining Solo Rebroadcast)

Episode 046: Table for One (Dining Solo Rebroadcast)

One of the top solo travel fears people talk to me about is dining alone. Listen to a rebroadcast of my podcast on dining when traveling solo and you'll banish all fears of eating alone. This was one of my most popular podcast episodes in 2017!

Episode 045: Kamelia Britton - Hackerette

Episode 045: Kamelia Britton - Hackerette

Solo travelers, you are in for some fun! Kamelia Britton is THE Hackerette and she has a passion for helping people traveling alone get the most out of travel and life! These two ideas are intricately linked for Kamelia; find out how this perspective can help you make amazing memories on the new episode of my solo travel podcast. 

Episode 042: Business Trips That Feel Like Pleasure Travel

Episode 042: Business Trips That Feel Like Pleasure Travel

Business trips are many people's introduction to solo travel. I share my solo travel tips for making the most fom your business travels to make these trips feel like pleasure travel on the new episode of my solo travel podcast, Solo Travel Talk.

Episode 041: Travel Trends the Solo Traveler Needs to Know

Episode 041: Travel Trends the Solo Traveler Needs to Know

Sol travel trends are constantly changing and often can impact the trips you experience alone. Listen to this episode of my solo travel podcast, Solo Travel Talk, if you want to hear what is current in solo travel and how these trends might impact your next solo adventure.

Episode 040: Your Key to Solo Travel Success - Back to Basics

Episode 040: Your Key to Solo Travel Success - Back to Basics

Ever wonder what is the secret to a great trip when traveling alone? I get back to the basics of solo travel success on this episode Solo Travel Talk, so you to can have enjoy solo adventures! Inspired by my recent appearance on the Thinking Liberty travel podcast, you'll hear many of the fundamentals of experiencing excellent solo travels. 

Episode 039: The Evolution of a Solo Traveler

Episode 039: The Evolution of a Solo Traveler

From influential trips as a child, through adventures as an adult, so many things have played a role in me being a true solo traveler. On my new solo travel podcast, I explore the evolution of my solo travel journey, plus share some thoughts about my recent solo trip to Ireland and the effect solo business travel has had on my love of traveling alone.

Episode 038: 15 Packing Tips Every Solo Traveler Should Know

Episode 038: 15 Packing Tips Every Solo Traveler Should Know

What to pack, how to pack, luggage choices are just some of the packing concerns of the solo traveler. On my new podcast episode, I share 15 packing tips to set you up for solo travel success and ease the stress associated with packing for a solo adventure.