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Travel Tips by Sharon Wingler
Hi, everyone! I am delighted to hop on board here at Singles Travel International. I look forward to sharing travel tips and information with you in the coming months. I began traveling alone in 1985, after my divorce, and immediately realized the benefits. I meet people more easily, learn more about the places I visit and have total freedom to do as I please.
Solo travel is now my preferred choice. Solo travel puts a human face on the world. You have more one-on-one interaction with people. You meet lots of locals, even other travelers, who extend invitations and courtesies. Theres a natural tendency for people to take the solo traveler under their wing. Guides and helpers are always there when you need them. Solo travel is a fast-growing trend, as there are more than 87 million adult singles in North America. Some 40% of adult Americans are single, divorced or widowed. Single people of all ages are more independent than ever and reluctant to compromise their vacation plans or, worse yet, sit home for lack of a travel companion.
I wrote my book, Travel Alone & Love It; A Flight Attendants Guide to Solo Travel, to help other people who'd like to see the world on their own safely, economically and with the travel savvy of a pro. Though I'm not the bravest, most adventurous soul, my solo journeys have taken me to many corners of the world including Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Mexico, Costa Rica, Greece, Yugoslavia, Argentina, Italy, France, Canada and all over the USA.
I urge people to become travelers, not just tourists. See the sights, but learn everything you can about the people and their culture. As much as possible, get off the beaten tourist path and meet the locals one-on-one. You will come home with insight and a revised view of the world and your place in it.
Travel Tip Columns
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- Knowledge is Power (Friday, February 29, 2008)
- Lasting Memories (Friday, February 29, 2008)
- Protection (Friday, February 29, 2008)
- Safety Tips (Friday, February 29, 2008)
- What to Pack? (Friday, February 29, 2008)
- Your Health (Friday, February 29, 2008)
