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Edition No. 17 · Solo Travel — You Can Come by Yourself: What Solo Travelers Should Know About Joining a Hosted Group
Edition No. 17 · Solo Travel
You don’t need a travel partner to see the places you’ve been dreaming about. The right hosted group can give you connection, confidence, and the freedom to make the trip your own.
Waiting for someone to travel with can mean waiting for years. A hosted group can give you the confidence to finally say yes, even when you’re coming on your own.
Read this editionThe Archive
No. 16Hidden GemsSeptember 6, 2026
For 65 years, our family's Friday nights have been filled with football games, marching bands, drill teams, booster clubs and generations showing up for one another. Sometimes we don't realize we're creating a legacy while we're living it.
2 min read
No. 15Travel TipsAugust 28, 2026
Having your own cabin and traveling alone aren’t necessarily the same thing. Solo travelers can have independence, privacy and their own space while still enjoying the connection and community that come with the right cruise, tour or hosted group.
6 min read
No. 14ItalyAugust 26, 2026
Sorrento, Italy, was one of those places that made me want to slow down and stay awhile. From the sweeping Bay of Naples views to the charming streets, it’s a destination I would happily return to.
1 min read
The Travel Library
Evergreen reference pieces organised by destination, traveller question and topic. Searchable, cross-linked and written to be useful long after the trip.
Search the libraryCulture · Folklore
Yes — Greek folklore tells of Thessalonike, half-sister of Alexander the Great, who became an immortal mermaid and questioned passing sailors in the Aegean.
Culture · Food & Drink
Add water to ouzo and it turns milky white in seconds. Here's the science behind the ouzo effect, why Greek hosts once treated it as proof of quality, and how to order it well.
Beaches · Greece
Greece has more than 6,000 islands, but only one is famous for looking like the surface of the Moon. Here's why Sarakiniko Beach on Milos deserves a spot on your itinerary.
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