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Tag: Solo Travel

How to Travel Solo: 8 Tips for the Introverted Traveler

How to Travel Solo: 8 Tips for the Introverted Traveler

Posted on March 6, 2018November 7, 2019 by Maps and Merlot

Surprise, surprise, I used to be super shy…like cling to my dad’s leg and not let go kind of shy. Fortunately, my high school history teacher threatened me with a Read More…

Posted in Solo Travel, Travel Resources Tagged introvert, Solo Travel, travel resources 13 Comments
10 Solo Female Travel Mistakes to Avoid

10 Solo Female Travel Mistakes to Avoid

Posted on December 6, 2017November 7, 2019 by Maps and Merlot

Deciding to take your first solo trip can be daunting, especially as a female, so I came up with a handy dandy list of solo female travel tips for all Read More…

Posted in Solo Travel, Travel Resources Tagged Solo Travel, travel resources 25 Comments
Confessions of a Hostel Virgin: A First Timer’s Guide to Staying in a Hostel

Confessions of a Hostel Virgin: A First Timer’s Guide to Staying in a Hostel

Posted on May 16, 2017November 7, 2019 by Maps and Merlot

If this is your first time staying in a hostel, fear not! Everyone has been there before. I remember some anxiety before my first solo hosteling experience. Questions raced through Read More…

Posted in Solo Travel, Travel Resources Tagged hostel, Solo, Solo Travel, travel resources 17 Comments
How to Discuss Solo Travel with Family

How to Discuss Solo Travel with Family

Posted on December 28, 2016December 7, 2018 by Maps and Merlot

It all began with a tentative “Hey Mom, Dad, I’ve decided I want to visit Switerland, Austria, and Czech Republic…on my own. Cue the reactions: First Reaction: But what about a terrorist Read More…

Posted in Solo Travel, Travel Resources Tagged Solo Travel, travel resources 18 Comments

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