Is Group Travel Right for You?
Since one of the most widely cited benefits of solo travel is “freedom” to do what one wants and when, it makes sense, that the opposite...
Sheryl S.
- Nov 1, 2020
- 4 min
Road Trip Tips
Who doesn't love a good road trip?! Planning for one during a pandemic looks slightly different. What to take? Where to stop safely? How...
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Sheryl S.
- Oct 23, 2020
- 1 min
Planning your Travel Route
Gone are the days of walking into AAA and walking out with a TripTik. It’s 2020, so AAA along with others have online tools that show you...
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Sheryl S.
- Sep 20, 2020
- 1 min
Choosing "Yes" and "Love"
I did not set out to read two books in a row by extremely successful TV writers (Shonda Rhimes and Kristin Newman, respectively) but the...
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Sheryl S.
- Jul 7, 2020
- 2 min
Safety and Solo Travel
Safety and solo travel is probably one of the biggest concerns for women on their own. Of course, there are no guarantees of one’s safety...
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Sheryl S.
- Jul 4, 2020
- 3 min
Discover the Benefits of Solo Travel - Right at Home
It’s been awhile since I have written! The timing of COVID-19 and focusing on solo travel, seemed to conflict with one another. But what...
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Sheryl S.
- Feb 28, 2020
- 1 min
Apps
Pleased to have been featured in Minnesota Good Age! Read about five essential travel apps when traveling internationally in the March...
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Sheryl S.
- Feb 18, 2020
- 1 min
Who Travels Alone?
Apparently nearly nine million people, each year, according to a recent study conducted by Booking.Com. So, who are these people you ask?...
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Sheryl S.
- Feb 16, 2020
- 2 min
Picking a Destination, off the Beaten Path
Search “best solo destinations,” ask family and friends, or query members of various social groups, and you will get a different answer...
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Sheryl S.
- Feb 16, 2020
- 1 min
Navigating International Airports
Landing at a foreign airport can be overwhelming! Hopefully, you will be filled with excitement and wonder like a kid in a candy store....
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Sheryl S.
- Jan 4, 2020
- 1 min
Suitcases, Backpacks, Duffels—Oh My!
Gone are the days when you can pack anything you like, in dedicated suitcases, and, as a solo traveler, have your Sherpa (aka “husband”...
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Sheryl S.
- Jan 3, 2020
- 1 min
Credit Cards - Avoiding Fees & Fraud
Here are just a few tips as it relates to credit cards! 1. With computer hacking and identity theft on the rise, it's a good idea to...
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Sheryl S.
- Jan 2, 2020
- 1 min
Build Travel Confidence-Take a Mini Trip
If the idea of getting on a plane and traveling across the world is enough to make grey hair instantly appear, then consider starting...
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Sheryl S.
- Jan 2, 2020
- 1 min
Building Your Packing List
Read my article appearing in the March Issue of Minnesota Good Age, for tips on Fodor's Top Rated App in 2019, PackPoint....
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