Retrospective 2020 – the year that almost wasn’t…
I almost didn’t write my annual retrospective this year (as I’ve done for each year since 2014). “What is there to write about,” I thought. “This year has been a total write-off and I just […]
Archive for category: Solo travel
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5 Reasons Why a River Cruise is an Awesome Experience
(This is a guest post by Gloria Mabery.) COVID-19 has probably messed with your travel plans, and you may be stuck at home, daydreaming about what you’ll do when things loosen up a bit. If […]
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Flying Air Canada during COVID-19
If you’ve wondered what it must feel like to take a long-haul flight these days, look no further. My friend Colette recently flew from Montreal to Paris (a 6.5-hour flight) and I interviewed her to […]
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Retrospective 2019 – 3 trips and some writing breakthroughs
Another year gone! Can you believe it? As we’re about to enter not just a new year but a new decade, I decided once again to sit down and look upon this past year to […]
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Are you afraid to travel alone? My worst travel experiences
“Are you ever afraid to travel alone?” My friend asked me from across the table as we waited for our lunch orders. “I can get annoyed, but rarely afraid …” I answered. In truth, fear […]
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Solo woman in Jordan – Is it safe?
For years I had wanted to go to Jordan but couldn’t decide whether I’d travel there entirely solo (that is, independently) or join a group tour. My inclination is usually the former, but Jordan is […]
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Retrospective 2018 – 4 new countries and an anniversary!
Another year gone. I don’t know about you, but now that I’m in my 50s, entire years seem to disappear in the blink of an eye. In this retrospective 2018, I look back at what I […]
