Freshwater Bay house, photo from HF Holidays web site View from the Freshwater Bay country house with HF Holidays Isle of Wight, UK On my third attempt to visit this island, only a 40 minute ferry ride from Lymington or a faster hydrofoil from Southampton, I was determined to spend a few days here with theContinue reading “HF Holidays walking tour to visit the Isle of Wight, for a solo traveler”
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Trier Germany, last stop on Off the Beaten Path solo trip
Trier, Germany A university town that is easy to navigate with so much to see and do. The ancient Roman gate to the city, the Constantine Basilica and the Roman baths are reminders to the far reaching Roman empire and how much history I have viewed during my 2 weeks in Germany. Trier sits on theContinue reading “Trier Germany, last stop on Off the Beaten Path solo trip”
Istanbul: Walks of Turkey shows you the mystery, the splendor, the sites
Istanbul, Turkey with Walks of Turkey Is there any other country that evokes such mystery, history and assault to your senses in color, sounds, smells and tastes? Day ONE: Mosques and More When Walks of Turkey was launched earlier this year I KNEW this way the way I could travel solo and be confident IContinue reading “Istanbul: Walks of Turkey shows you the mystery, the splendor, the sites”
Walking in the Cotswolds, UK, easy day trip from London
Even a rainy day in the UK did not prevent me from visiting the Cotswolds During many years of taking the short American vacation to London, I have visited the larger towns of Bath and Cheltenham since they are on a train route from London. The catalogue from HF Holidays* surprised me with additional townsContinue reading “Walking in the Cotswolds, UK, easy day trip from London”
Italy, Go Solo, Enjoy
Solo Travel In Italy I usually post anything about Italy on http://www.hometoitaly.com, but Solo Travel In Italy some challenges I shall add to this blog as well. Italy may have more travelers than many other countries in Europe. After traveling there for years and for 4 to 6 weeks at a time, I fully understandContinue reading “Italy, Go Solo, Enjoy”
Solo Travel with a Purpose
I have been using a new mantra this year: Be a Traveler NOT a touristLearn something new, Find a new adventureExperience the local lifeIn 2008, after many years of trying to do or see everything in the 2 or 3 weeks a year my 24/7 job allowed, I finally took a sabbatical. I had beenContinue reading “Solo Travel with a Purpose”
Mature Solo Travel 