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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.
Mar 21, 20212 min read


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...
Sheryl S.
Nov 1, 20204 min read


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...
Sheryl S.
Oct 23, 20201 min read


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...
Sheryl S.
Sep 20, 20201 min read


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...
Sheryl S.
Jul 7, 20202 min read


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...
Sheryl S.
Jul 4, 20203 min read


Apps
Pleased to have been featured in Minnesota Good Age! Read about five essential travel apps when traveling internationally in the March...
Sheryl S.
Feb 28, 20201 min read


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?...
Sheryl S.
Feb 18, 20201 min read


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...
Sheryl S.
Feb 16, 20202 min read


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....
Sheryl S.
Feb 16, 20201 min read


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”...
Sheryl S.
Jan 4, 20201 min read


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...
Sheryl S.
Jan 3, 20201 min read


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...
Sheryl S.
Jan 2, 20201 min read


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....
Sheryl S.
Jan 2, 20201 min read
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