Category: SOLO TRAVEL
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HOTELS FOR SOLO TRAVELERS
Traveling solo around the world, I’ve felt comfortable in every hotel in which I’ve stayed, whether in big cities or the countryside. But some hotels are better suited to solo travelers than others. So how do you find them? Start with a smaller boutique hotel. The modest size means the staff generally know guests by…
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10 APPS FOR SOLO TRAVELERS
Traveling by yourself can be intimidating. I travel for a living and I’ll admit it’s overwhelming. No matter how much you plan, there’s something scary about being in a new place. And, if you’re outside North America, the language barrier may be problematic. But solo travel is also empowering. There’s an incredible feeling when you…
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THE BEST LONDON VACATION RENTAL SITE YOU’VE NEVER HEARD OF
London is one of the most expensive cities in the world. It can easily blow any vacation budget. Savvy travelers know that renting a flat vs. hotel stays saves money in the long run. However, the list of vacation rental sites can be overwhelming. Ivy Lettings is a fairly new dog in town and this boutique rental…
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CREATING CHARACTER
I first met Jovani Rampersad last spring on a flight from Rome to Atlanta; I was a passenger, and she a flight attendant. We struck up a conversation as she was as interested in what I do as I was in her. This statuesque beauty has had a career in both commercial real estate as…
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A GUIDE TO TRAVELING WITH AIRBNB
For those unfamiliar with the concept of Airbnb, it might seem strange to arrive in a city and stay at a stranger’s apartment. After all, the world is full of scary people, isn’t it? How could you trust someone? Plus, how could hosts sleep at night with random people in their homes? Tim Berry, who…
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SOLO TO BEIJING
I grew up in the United Kingdom. When I was a little girl, I had a giant oversized world map adorning my wall instead of boy-band posters or a kitten on a rainbow. Every time my parents took me someplace I would peel off a gold sticker and gleefully mark the new discovery on my map.…