Why Travel Solo ?


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WHY TRAVEL SOLO? The twelve ways traveling solo changes your personality and transforms your life Do you want to have new experiences, meet new friends, gain confidence? Do it safely, comfortably, uniquely? Then this is the book for you. UNLOCK YOUR HIDDEN POTENTIAL Most of us return from our annual vacation tired, stressed, broke and vowing next year will be different. Well, the sad news is, it won't, unless YOU take control of your budget, your schedule and your itinerary. Let 21st-century nomad Michael Pinatton shows you how! In this comprehensive volume, Michael explains how mastering the art of solo travel not only frees you to have the unique and life-changing experiences you want and deserve but how doing so gives you something perhaps even more valuable...The skills to control your life. You will become more self-reliant, aware and confident, secure in your ability to handle yourself in any situation. These benefits will carry over to all areas of your life. BY TRAVELING SOLO, YOU CAN Make new friends Have unforgettable experiences Avoid conflict Stay on budget Stop waiting Start living Gain life skills Achieve personal transformation At only 28, Michael Pinatton has already spent over six years traveling the globe. He has lived in Canada, Colombia, the Philippines, Spain and Slovakia, journeyed through most of Europe and visited the USA, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Taiwan. And he's still going. Michael knows firsthand all the ins-and-outs of arranging and experiencing the journey of a lifetime and he tells you exactly how to achieve it, no matter what your age or income level. He also shares the insights of fellow solo travelers and the benefits they've reaped from going it alone. STOP WAITING - START LIVING Maybe you'd like to dive in crystal waters, walk on a black sand beach, ride horseback through the surf, play baccarat at midnight or pet a koala. Maybe your idea of a good time involves jogging at dawn or simply lying in a hammock listening to the palm fronds rustling. Maybe you'd like to dine in a five-star restaurant or perhaps you'd rather eat fish tacos on the beach instead. We all tell ourselves stories about why we can't have what we want in life...we're too young, too old, too tied down, too broke... But the fact is, learning to travel solo will free you from these self-limiting beliefs. You can see and do everything you want, the way you want, if you only have the courage to reach for it. The world is out there... waiting for you! Embrace your inner nomad and reap the rewards of increased confidence, happiness and self-reliance in every aspect of your life. Whether you want to escape for a weekend, a month or a lifetime, learning to travel solo puts your dreams within your grasp. Go for it. ABOUT THE AUTHOR 21st century nomad Michael Pinatton knows firsthand the fantastic benefits of solo travel. At this writing, in six years, Michael has lived in Canada, Colombia, the Philippines, Slovakia and Spain. He's also traveled most of the countries of Europe, the U.S.A., Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Ecuador and Brazil. He looks forward to helping others achieve their solo travel dreams.




Alone Time


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A wise, passionate account of the pleasures of traveling solo In our hectic, hyperconnected lives, many people are uncomfortable with the prospect of solitude. Yet a little time to ourselves can be an opportunity to slow down, savor, and try new things, especially when traveling. Through on-the-ground reporting, insights from social science, and recounting the experiences of artists, writers, and innovators who cherished solitude, Stephanie Rosenbloom considers how traveling alone deepens appreciation for everyday beauty, bringing into sharp relief the sights, sounds, and smells that one isn't necessarily attuned to in the presence of company. Walking through four cities--Paris, Florence, Istanbul, and New York--and four seasons, Alone Time gives us permission to pause, to relish the sensual details of the world rather than hurtling through museums and uploading photos to Instagram. In chapters about dining out, visiting museums, and pursuing knowledge, we begin to see how the moments we have to ourselves--on the road or at home--can be used to enrich our lives. Rosenbloom's engaging and elegant prose makes Alone Time as warmly intimate an account as the details of a trip shared by a beloved friend--and will have its many readers eager to set off on their own solo adventures.




Ten Years a Nomad


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Part memoir and part philosophical look at why we travel, filled with stories of Matt Kepnes' adventures abroad, an exploration of wanderlust and what it truly means to be a nomad. New York Times bestselling author of How to Travel the World on $50 a Day, Matthew Kepnes knows what it feels like to get the travel bug. After meeting some travelers on a trip to Thailand in 2005, he realized that living life meant more than simply meeting society's traditional milestones. Over 500,000 miles, 1,000 hostels, and 90 different countries later, Matt has compiled his favorite stories, experiences, and insights into this travel manifesto. Filled with the color and perspective that only hindsight and self-reflection can offer, these stories get to the real questions at the heart of wanderlust. Travel questions that transcend the basic "how-to," and plumb the depths of what drives us to travel — and what extended travel around the world can teach us about life, ourselves, and our place in the world. Ten Years a Nomad is a heartfelt comprehension of the insatiable craving for travel, unraveling the authenticity of being a vagabond, not for months but for a fulfilling decade.




The Shooting Star


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Shivya Nath quit her corporate job at age twenty-three to travel the world. She gave up her home and the need for a permanent address, sold most of her possessions and embarked on a nomadic journey that has taken her everywhere from remote Himalayan villages to the Amazon rainforests of Ecuador. Along the way, she lived with an indigenous Mayan community in Guatemala, hiked alone in the Ecuadorian Andes, got mugged in Costa Rica, swam across the border from Costa Rica to Panama, slept under a meteor shower in the cracked salt desert of Gujarat and learnt to conquer her deepest fears. With its vivid descriptions, cinematic landscapes, moving encounters and uplifting adventures, The Shooting Star is a travel memoir that maps not just the world but the human spirit.




Dream. Explore. Discover.


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Stay wild and free There’s a whole world out there just waiting to be explored. Spark your wanderlust with this little book, packed with beautiful quotes and affirmations from the world’s greatest travellers and adventurers, and be inspired to dream, explore and discover!




Traveling Solo


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The ultimate guide to traveling alone, Traveling Solo offers advice and ideas for more than 250 trips for solo travelers, including suggested vacations as varied as the ages, budgets, tastes, and interests of millions of singles.




The Solo Traveler's Handbook


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Part of the Traveler's Handbook series offering more stories and tips on solo travel fun and safety, this how-to manual with travel literature will help readers venture out with confidence to discover themselves and the world.




Dame Traveler


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A breathtaking celebration of Instagram's premier solo female travel community, featuring 200 striking photographs—most of them all-new—plus empowering messages and practical tips for solo travelers. “For those with passports full of stories, this book carries you away to every dreamy corner of the earth. I can’t stop flipping through these visually incandescent pages to see where I’m capable of traveling to next!”—Caila Quinn, The Bachelor contestant and lifestyle and travel influencer From backpackers in Peru to artists in Berlin to storytellers in Morocco, Dame Traveler celebrates the diversity and bravery of women from around the world who are not afraid to think (and live) outside the box. The revolutionary Dame Traveler Instagram account was founded by Nastasia Yakoub, who was born into a strict Chaldean-Middle Eastern community where women are expected to marry young and put aside other personal ambitions. But at the age of twenty, Nastasia embarked on a solo trip to South Africa to volunteer at an orphanage in Cape Town, which sparked a love of world travel. Recognizing a void in the travel industry, she founded Dame Traveler, the first female travel community on Instagram, now more than half a million strong. Nastasia herself has traveled to sixty-three countries on solo adventures, sharing colorful photos of her tantalizing travels along the way. Dame Traveler celebrates these women with a photographic collection of 200 stunning images paired with inspiring captions, 80% of which have never been seen on the Instagram account. Organized into sections on architecture, culture, nature, and water, each entry features travel information, plus tips, advice, unique solo-travel experiences, and wisdom from contributing globe-trotters to embolden the next generation of Dame Travelers.




How to Travel the World on $50 a Day


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A budget-conscious traveler who toured the world for eight years offers tips for saving thousands of dollars on the road, featuring advice on such topics as avoiding currency conversion fees and acquiring free frequent flyer points.




The Solo Female Travel Book


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Traveling alone doesn't have to be scary! With the proper tools, community and precautions, anyone can expertly navigate the globe on their own. Jen Ruiz is a lawyer turned travel blogger and bestselling author who has traveled the world extensively by herself. "The Solo Female Travel Book" is the latest installment in her how-to travel series and includes funny stories, tips and inspiration to help you see the world safely and confidently. From surviving her first overnight hike in the Grand Canyon to dating mishaps while "living abroad" in Sydney Australia, Jen shares some of her most comedic and relatable travel memories in this book. It's half guide, half memoir, all heart and a must-read for aspiring female adventurers. With this book, you will learn how to: - Prepare for your first solo trip - Choose the right destination - Plan the perfect itinerary - Take stunning photographs by yourself - Pack light and bring all the essentials - Make friends abroad and combat loneliness And much more! Don't let fear hold you back. You don't need to have a travel partner to have amazing adventures. There is power in flying solo, and it's time for you to start discovering it.