Paris has a reputation for sophistication—and usually, sophistication doesn’t come cheap. The City of Lights is the home of haute couture, Michelin stars and the Mona Lisa, but it’s still a wonderful place for the budget traveler to explore. There are plenty of cultural, foodie and outdoor opportunities that are free or super cheap as a way to enjoy the je-ne-sais-quoi of the French capital.

Paris: a city of sophistication on a backpacker’s budget is a post from Art of Backpacking

So it is finally time to wrap up my time in Argentina. Almost four months in this country, the longest I’ve been in any one place for quite a long time. It’s been fun but I am more than ready to move on! But not before I recap the past few months… Total Days in [...]

Argentina: The Best and Worst is a post from Twenty-Something Travel

Today’s travel-poetry mashup is “The Journey” by Mary Oliver. It offer a very definite a solo point of view.

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I’m posting a couple of photos today of my much beloved hometown, Washington DC. Today I am finally coming home after 7 months of traveling. So excited to hug my family, eat at my favorite Thai place and, a little later on, take a drive by the monuments to make sure they are still there. [...]

Friday Postcard: DC I Love You! is a post from Twenty-Something Travel

Argentina ’11-’12 : La Boca from Antoinetravels.
3 weeks in Argentina ! New episode !
La Boca is a famous and colored “barrio” of Buenos Aires ! Enjoy !

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Last month I wrote about the weird side effects travel can have on your mind and your perspective. I’ve been thinking a bit more on the subject and the way travel irrevocably changes the way you look at the world. One of the biggest and hardest side effects of traveling is what I call Restless [...]

Travel Side Effects Part 2: Restless Heart Syndrome is a post from Twenty-Something Travel

A beautiful panoramic shot of sunrise over Cochabamba, Bolivia, courtesy of a Solo Travel Society member.

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Photo essay from Mark’s recent trip to the Noryangjin Fish Market in Seoul, South Korea.

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Here’s a quick summary of everything that we’ve done in South America.

See You Later South America is a post from Art of Backpacking

A thought occurred to me when traveling Umbria. An unusual thought but it’s one solo travelers might enjoy using so… here you go.

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Brooke lays out her top 7 reasons to travel as a couple, versus going solo including both the practical and emotional.

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Updates and links for April 2012 on Art of Backpacking.

Updates and Links for April 2012 is a post from Art of Backpacking

The recession crushed dreams.

Dreams of retirement… or getting rich in the next tech IPO… or even the dream of a better life for your kids.

For my wife and I, however, the recession was different.

It was the best thing that ever happened to us.

And you know what? It can be the same for you.

Why Travel Pays Better, Gives You More Freedom and Creates An Epically Awesome Lifestyle is a post from Art of Backpacking

Once in awhile I get a guest post submission about travel on the “other side of 30.” As much as I’d like to believe that my twenties will last forever, I know they won’t. So I’ll take any advice I can get.  Travel teaches strange lessons. For example: Don’t purchase (and drink) Arak poured out [...]

Never Trust Anyone Over 30 (Except Me) is a post from Twenty-Something Travel

This Solo Travel Society member recommends taking the high speed magnetic levitation train directly into Shanghai for culture, relaxation and entertainment.

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In this guest post, Adam Costa shares why Nicaragua is one of Central America’s up and coming tourist destinations.

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My brother and I will be taking our first ever road trip together to Quebec, Canada this summer. I have zero experience traveling with kids and could use as much advice from you as possible.

I Need Your Help – Traveling With Kids is a post from Art of Backpacking

A list of 10 famous prisons around the world, from California’s Alcatraz to Cambodia’s Tuol Sleng.

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I can’t believe it’s been three years already since starting Solo Traveler. Here’s a look at how it’s changed my life. Solo Traveler then and now.

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Maybe I have no class (I mean, probably), but I honestly don’t get wine. I love beer. I will go to great lengths to sample local brews and can even discuss them in a semi-intelligent manner. Hand me a glass of wine though, and the most insightful analysis I can usually drum up is that [...]

Totally Obvious Things I Did Not Know About Wine is a post from Twenty-Something Travel

Entertaining and thought provoking – Rick Steves explores the wonder of travel and the relevance it has to home.

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Are you a beer enthusiast with plans to visit London soon? Check out these five spots to enjoy local craft beers.

London Breweries: Five Spots to Enjoy Local Craft Beers is a post from Art of Backpacking

Today’s photo comes from Laura Benison: This picture was taken in Tzfat, Israel or Safed, Israel depending on whether you’re talking to someone who speaks Hebrew or Arabic. It is of a Yemenite man making these delicious pitas, which were basically a slice of pizza in a pita. It had the freshest ingredients and while [...]

Friday Postcard: Pita Vendor is a post from Twenty-Something Travel

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Hola! I’m writing this from our cozy rental apartment in Santiago, Chile. This is the end of the line for our South America tour. A week from today I’ll be on a flight back to DC. I’m actually really excited about going home: I’ll watch old movies with my mom, take my dad to a [...]

Best of the Blogosphere: April 2012 is a post from Twenty-Something Travel

A Solo Travel Society member shares a photo from the rocky coast of the Atlantic near Bathsheba, Barbados.

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Medieval festivals are frequent in Umbria, Italy. Here, in photos, is a taste of one event you can expect.

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Mark shares 5 popular ways to escape London, including spa breaks, coastal retreats and camping trips.

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