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Want to spend 3 days in Croatia alone but not sure where to go? Put Split at the top of your Croatia travel list. I enjoyed my 3 days in Split so much, I created this 3 day Split solo travel itinerary and Split travel guide to help you plan your solo trip to Croatia so you fall in love with Split like I did.
Thinking of spending a long weekend in Barcelona on over 50 single travel and need ideas on what to do? Use my Barcelona 3 day itinerary with Barcelona solo travel guide, including getting there, where to stay, what to do in Barcelona in 3 days, and more.
Looking to add more Portugal sights to your Porto, Portugal solo travel itinerary? Whether it’s a day trip from Porto, or a stop-over to Lisbon, add 1 day in Coimbra with this Coimbra solo travel itinerary and Coimbra travel guide.
Kafka, castles, beer, oh my! Prague is as diverse and charming a European city like none other I’ve visited. If you have been thinking of visiting Prague alone, then my Prague Solo Travel Guide will surely entice you to start making your Prague travel reservations.
When people hear “Copenhagen” they think of beer, tall people, canals, chic dressers, and Hans Christian Andersen. These are true but a drop in the bucket of reasons why you should put Copenhagen on your over 50 single travel bucket list and use this Copenhagen Solo Travel Guide to plan it.
When one hears “Pamplona” they correctly think of Ernest Hemingway and the Running of the Bulls. However, this capital of Navarre has more to offer and is worth adding a Pamplona solo travel stop on your way from San Sebastian to Barcelona (or vice versa), even if to enjoy Pamplona for one day.
The second-largest city in Portugal is not a city to be missed. Put Porto, Portugal on your list of best places in Europe to travel solo and let my ultimate Porto Solo Travel Guide help you plan your Portugal solo trip.
Wouldn’t you like to see what Travel and Leisure dubbed the second best city beach in the world on your upcoming Spain solo travel? You can, and get the best solo travel tips, if you use my ultimate San Sebastian solo travel guide.
Looking for a great getaway from Rio de Janeiro on your Brazil solo travel? Check out Buzios, Brazil, less than 3 hours from Rio. Its beautiful beaches and opportunities for fun makes it one of the best places for solo travel. Here’s my Buzios travel guide and travel tips for having the best solo travel in Buzios Brazil for your Brazil travel
Traveling to Rio de Janeiro alone for the first time and need some planning travel tips? I’ve been to Rio alone, so let me help you with my ultimate guide on “what to know before you go” to Rio de Janeiro for the best, first-time Rio de Janeiro solo travel experience in this top travel destination.
You’ve heard Queenstown is a popular place to stay in New Zealand’s South Island because of its iconic, natural beauty, but you’re not into extreme sports so you’re not sure a Queenstown, New Zealand solo trip is right for you. Let me assure you it is. Here are my 10 best things to do in
Looking to plan a 4 day solo trip to Maui and not sure what to do? I did a Maui 2021 trip this past May (yes, during Covid) for 4 fabulous days. Use my eco-travel and Covid tips, with list of fun things to do in Maui, as your 4 day Maui itinerary and see if you have as much fun as I did.
You don’t have a friend or family as backup if you forgot something for your long flight when you’re traveling solo. Missing something on your packing list can be avoided if you travel with these 15 long-haul flight essentials. They will not only make your long, over 50 travel more enjoyable, but most are
How did I navigate the EU travel restrictions and successfully travel 7 European countries as an American traveler? Check out my travel tips and what I did to prepare for travel during Covid-19, and traveled safely during Covid-19, on my 2021 Europe solo travel to make your Europe 2022 trip planning easy.
It is possible to do carry-on only travel on your solo travel, no matter where or how long you travel. Just use my top 20 tips on how to travel carry-on only. These tips have worked for me traveling across multiple countries during a pandemic.
Here’s how you can spend 3 days in Brussels solo, with some spectacular day trips, making for an unforgettable 5 days in Belgium. Enjoy!
Looking to up your eco-travel game this summer? If you need new swimwear, peruse some of the top eco-friendly and sustainable swimwear brands, for women and men, this year that will show how stylish and environmentally conscious you are while on the beach.
When last in Brussels on solo travel, I wanted to see more of Belgium by way of fun day trips. If this is you, too, then here’s how to spend one day in Ghent as an over 50 traveler that you’ll totally enjoy. It’s a day full of art, history, and beer tasting, that makes a great addition to your Brussels solo travel itinerary.
Yes, you can do a day trip from Brussels to Bruges – easily and without a car. See how I spent a lovely one day in Bruges from Brussels by train that completed my perfect Brussels travel itinerary as an over 50 solo traveler.
(UPDATED 2/10/22) The Palace of Versailles is undoubtedly the biggest tourist draw in Versailles, less than 40km southwest of Paris. Yep, that means big tourist lines. If you’ll be coming from Paris, too, don’t fear. Read on to find out how to do
(UPDATED 2/10/22) When tourists think “France” they think Paris. Steeped in history and culture, Paris should undoubtedly be on your bucket list of destinations as an over 40 traveler. Having any time to spend in this one-of-a-kind, “City of Lights”, whether one day to 4 days (or more), is never a
With COVID-19 vaccines being administered in the U.S. and other countries, travel is starting to pick up again. Yeah! If you’re one of the many over 40 solo travelers dying to fly the friendly skies (yes, they are still friendly), use my 15 travel planning tips for successful solo travel during COVID-19.
Learn how you can spend one day in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, on the Romantic Road, as a great getaway from Munich, or other Romantic Road town, on your over 40 solo travel.
(UPDATED 2/10/22) Where to go in France for a weekend? Hit the South of France. From the French Riviera to Provence wine tasting, this South of France in 3 days is a full, yet relaxing, travel itinerary – no car required.
(UPDATED 2/14/22) Want to know how to see Germany and Austria in two weeks? Use my 14 day solo travel itinerary to see amazing cities in both Germany and Austria without a car, perfect for first-time solo and over 50 solo travel.
(UPDATED 1/14/22) If you’re planning your first-time visit to Munich, you’re going to love my ultimate Munich travel guide and tried and true Munich 4 day solo itinerary. It’s the best Munich travel for singles over 40 and solo travelers over 50.
Want to visit Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau castles solo in breathaking Bavaria? Here is my complete guide on how to get the best visit experience as a
There may be reasons why you can’t travel when you want to (who said “pandemic”?), but don’t fret. There are ways to feel like you’re getting away without leaving home. Try these 10 ways to travel without traveling over 40. They’ll get you through those tough, non-travel times.
(UPDATED 3/12/22) Nothing goes with the best eco-friendly personal item bag like the best eco-friendly carry-on luggage. Here are my top 10 picks to support eco-friendly and sustainable luggage brands while reducing your impact on the environment in your solo travel over 50.
(UPDATED 3/12/22) Want to be eco-friendly in your over 50 solo travel? Using eco-friendly baggage is a good place to start. In addition to my best eco-friendly carry-on luggage, here are my 10 picks for best eco-friendly personal item bag for planes so you can reduce your impact on the environment while supporting eco-friendly and sustainable luggage brands.
(UPDATED 12/26/21) You’re going to Paris but want to explore outside the city for a day? Sipping bubbly, touring champagne caverns, and enjoying more of France’s food, architecture, and UNESCO World Heritage sites
(UPDATED 2/10/22) When someone hears of Paris, they cannot help think of the Eiffel Tower. If you are going to Paris for the first time, let me provide you vital Eiffel Tower tips to plan your Eiffel Tower visit in Paris so you don’t walk away from
Want to see the USA solo by car but have no clue how to plan? Here are the expert tips for planning a solo road trip across the U.S. from the female, solo traveler who’s driven tens of thousands of miles across America.
Traveling solo already has multiple advantages, but I feel these advantages can only be amplified during a pandemic. If you have to travel now, here is my list of 7 top advantages of traveling alone in pandemic times.
Never been to New York City and have a long weekend to see the top sights solo? Here’s a great New York City 4 day itinerary for any first-time, or second-time, visitor to capture the most in
By now you’ve read my first three steps in starting to solo travel: Planning Your First Solo Trip, How to Choose Your First Solo Travel Destination, and How to Create a Solo Travel Budget and thinking, this is great information,
(UPDATED 3/28/22) Wondering where to go for a long weekend in Alaska? Enjoy best outdoor, Alaska adventures in Anchorage and Seward using this Alaska 3 day itinerary from my Alaska solo travel.
You’ve finished Step 2 – How to Choose Your First Solo Travel Destination and now you’re pumped to get started on planning that solo trip. Take the next step: learn how to create a travel budget for solo travel to ensure a successful trip.
Going to San Francisco for a day, or just have a long layover, and want to see as much as you can? For Free? No worries. I used to live in the Bay Area and have prepared a self-guided walking tour for you to see top sights in one day in San Francisco on foot. Yep, no car required.
You’ve read Step 1 in Planning Your First Solo Trip and now you want to choose your destination. Let’s review seven key things to consider so you’ll know how to choose your first solo trip over 50.
(UPDATED 2/11/22) If you’re using my How to See Italy and Austria in 2 Weeks Solo and planned your 4 Days in Vienna, you’re now wrapping up your Italy travel planning, right? Finish it up with my ultimate Venice travel guide and Venice 2 day solo itinerary full of bridges, canals, water taxis, history,
(UPDATED 5/7/20) From my How to See Italy and Austria in 2 Weeks Solo you’re now ready to plan the Vienna leg of your trip, yes? Fabulous, because Vienna can easily be the highlight of your 2 week trip. Here’s my Vienna 4 day itinerary (with
(UPDATED 5/7/20) If you’re using my How to See Italy and Austria in 2 Weeks Solo and planned your Innsbruck on a Budget in 1 Day Solo. Now you’re ready to plan the next leg by learning how you can do Salzburg on budget in 2 days solo. Good for you.
(UPDATED 5/7/20) Find out how to spend the best 1 day in Innsbruck on a budget solo trip that’s full of amazing food and beer, outdoor activities, scenic Alps, history and beautiful architecture.
(UPDATED 2/13/22) Would you like to cover more than one European country in a short, 2 week vacation? No problem. Here’s how you can see top cities in Italy and Austria in 2 weeks without a car.
It’s hard enough wondering how you can prevent greenhouse gas emissions, climate change effects, and plastic-clogged oceans in your daily lifestyle. Throw in travel and you wonder how you can keep up? It’s simple: flex your conscious consumer muscle with zero waste, eco-friendly travel products.
Want to know how you can protect the environment while you travel? Keep reading to learn about ecotourism and the top ten eco-travel tips you can use to be “eco” in all of your travels.
(UPDATED 12/24/21) If you are anywhere in the vicinity of Las Vegas, Nevada, touring the Hoover Dam is a must, but can be a hassle unless you use my tips on how to tour the Hoover Dam from Las Vegas to get the most out
If you like to explore the outdoors with amazing trails, wildlife and scenic views, you need to make hiking Southwest Virginia your next vacation. My 3 day hiking in Southwest Virginia itinerary can get you planning.
(UPDATED 2/3/22) If you’re using my How to Spend 2 Weeks in Italy and planned your 2 Days in Milan, you’re now wrapping up your Italy travel planning with finding out how to see my fair Verona on a budget in 2 days that include scenic views, a nod to Shakespeare, roman ruins, an amazing
(UPDATED 2/12/22) If you’re using my How to Spend 2 Weeks in Italy and planned your 4 Days in Florence, now you’re ready to find out how I saw Milan on budget in 2 days, packed with epic architecture and art, and an option for a day trip to Lake Como. Bonus!
(UPDATED 2/12/22) If you’re using my How to Spend 2 Weeks in Italy and planned your 2 Days in Siena, now you’re ready to find out how I saw Florence on budget in 4 days, packed with art, historic sites, wine tasting and an Italian cooking class with dinner. You won’t want to miss this
(UPDATED 2/3/22) If you’re working on your 2 weeks in Italy itinerary, don’t miss adding these 2 days in Siena on budget, full with historic sites, Tuscany countryside, and Montalcino wine tasting.
(UPDATED 2/3/22) Read how to do Rome on a budget in 3 days (with Vatican City) perfect as a first time in Rome itinerary, budget or not. I have done this travel myself as a mature solo traveler. So, yes, this 3 day trip to Rome can be done.
(UPDATED 4/3/22) Want to know how to do Brisbane on a budget? Check out the 10 fun things I did in 1 day in Brisbane free and without a car.
(UPDATED 4/2/22) Want to know how to spend three days in Noosa Australia for an awesome get-away? Check out how best to spend time in this resort region on the Sunshine Coast known for great coastal trails, strong ocean waves for
(UPDATED 4/2/22) What are the must do activities in Cairns, Australia on vacation? Here are five amazing, and sometimes free, activities in Cairns I enjoyed in five, leisurely days without a car. Try one on each day when you visit Cairns, solo or not.
(UPDATED 3/11/22) As promised in my Excuses Not to Travel Debunked, I am going to tell you how you can do amazing international solo travel in as little as 2 weeks. So let’s start with how to spend 2 weeks in Italy solo without a car. If I can do this itinerary, so can you.
It’s common knowledge amongst Americans that we do not travel as much as we’d like, either due to lack of time, money, fear, or other reasons. I touched upon this in my post,
One of the reasons why I started CORR Travel was due to the continual feedback I’ve received from people in my country when I talk with them about my travels, such as, “Oh, I wish I could go to…” or, “I don’t have the money (or time) to go to….”. No matter how I try to convince them that, with some planning and time, they can travel. I fear many don’t follow through, though. So, why don’t Americans travel more?
Remember the days when you could arrive at the airport 10 minutes before your flight left, cruise through security in ten seconds by just putting your baggage on the security belt, and walk right on to the airplane? Yah, those days are long gone. With all of the security measures, baggage lines and others we deal with, here are the best ways to save time in airport lines.
You’re dying to go to Europe but are solo on a budget? It’s OK – you’re not alone. Budgets are important to a lot of us, but if planned wisely they don’t have to be something that holds
Rev. 8/15/21 You’re doing your international travel planning for your first travel abroad. No worries – you got this. You know your travel destination, accommodations, and travel activities. Now, all you need to do is
You want to go to Belize on an over 40 solo trip? Of course you do! Who wouldn’t want to experience a country with a Jaguar Preserve, Mayan ruins, fishing, snorkeling, or diving in crystal
Remember how I mentioned the importance of knowing your starting and end points on your walking map in Five Basic Tips for the Novice International Tourist? Well, here is a little example as to why.
Occasionally I may break out some friendly tourist do’s and don’ts – little travel etiquette tidbits that go a long way in helping us all be a better solo traveler, especially in a foreign country.
If you’re into wine tasting and find yourself in the Vienna, Austria area on your solo trip, don’t forget what I mentioned in About Solo Travel – you don’t have to go wine tasting alone.
New to international travel? Let me help you! Here are my five basic tips for the novice international tourist not to miss in planning your first-time international travel at any age, solo or not.
In my humble efforts to provide tourist etiquette tips, the one I repeatedly come back to is to learning the local language of the country you are visiting, or at least attempt to communicate in that language.
You’re ready to start traveling solo for the first time. You’ve been reading online about what’s important and what’s not in traveling solo. You may start to feel confused or overwhelmed. Understandable, especially if you’re venturing beyond your comfort zone. Well, I’m here to make it easy for you with this “Step 1” for planning your first solo trip.
(UPDATED 3/9/22) As a world traveler, scuba diver, and Sustainability professional, I have been looking for a way to start incorporating marine conservation volunteer work with my travel and
