Solo Traveler: Tales And Tips For Great Trips, 1st Edition (Special-Interest Titles) Download Free (EPUB, PDF)
A quarter of all travelers hit the road without a companion each year, whether for business or pleasure. In this personal book, solo travel expert, Lea Lane, reveals the joys of the experience as well as its challenges, and dispels the stigma of traveling solo, covering such topics as:• Dining alone• Solo-friendly lodgings• Group and special-interest travel—including ditching the group• Socializing with locals and finding romance along the way• Traveling with pets• Smart ways to save and spendWith warmth and wit, the seasoned, and award-winning journalist, Lane helps readers conquer their fears, make intelligent choices, and appreciate solo travel not just as a different way to go, but the ultimate way to go.
Series: Special-Interest Titles
Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Fodor's (March 1, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 140001400X
ISBN-13: 978-1400014002
Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 0.9 x 7.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #944,118 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #135 in Books > Travel > Specialty Travel > Solo Travel #3740 in Books > Travel > Travel Writing #5451 in Books > Travel > Reference
As someone who frequently travels solo --both personal and business trips-I found this book insightful and helpful. Solo travel can be fun and rewarding (not something to be advoided at all costs as so many otherwise adventurous gals and guys believe) but you need strategies to overcome the dreaded "table for one" and other fears that plague solo's on the road. Lea Lane tells you how do it with flair. It's a must for anyone who has been timid about taking off alone.
This is a delightful, readable book that got me excited about travel. I've done some "partial" solo travel, so I could really relate to the author's stories. I especially loved her tales, some sad and some laugh-out-loud funny. She had many useful ideas for dining alone, packing your bags, dealing with strangers and loneliness, planning ahead and so much more. Her many experiences (some were amazing) just whetted my appetite to get on a plane. Can't wait to read Ms Lane's next book (while I'm enroute to some exotic destination!).
This book was given to me as a gift while I was deciding if I would want to go on a long trip alone. It is a wonderful book. It convinced me that traveling alone is worth the adventure. I loved Ms. Lane's writing. I enjoyed this book so much that I am currently ordering three more copies of it from to give to other solo friends as gifts. It is well worth the money, and all around a delightful book. I highly recommend it.
This book is a great blend of practical advice for the solo traveler and inspiring travel stories from the author's myriad of fascinating trips. The book covers where to go, all the way through the trip. The tips and advice are even useful for accompanied travelers. "Solo Travel" makes you want to grab your passport and go. Don't read this if you can't take a vacation anytime soon.
This funny and practical book got me out and travelling again after the death of my husband. I was nervous about trvalling alone and I got so much information as well as confidence from reading this book. The book contains so many good ideas for when you are alone or even for a girl get-away trip.I liked it so much I have bought another for a friend. Once in awhile a book comes along that really stands out. Kudos to the author!
I thought this book could have been better. Felt it was slow and that she went into detail about places but not tips. She didn't use her stories as illustrations of her tips which is what I thought she would do. I didn't like how she had pages and pages of tour companies or other companies. I wonder if she got a kick back. I didn't think she listed enough restaurants or hotels or anything. I felt that she tried to explore too many issues and not really covering any of them. However this was a good book to get started on.
This lady really knows her stuff!I had a wonderful solo vacation and her wisdom has changed my life. I strongly recommend this book to everyone contemplating adventure.
I make a practice of paying special attention to books that win awards from credible/prestigious organizations. The judges, typically, know their stuff; it's to my advantage to respect their opinions. That's what motivated me to get a copy of Lea Lane's Solo Traveler. It was recognized as Best Travel Book of the Year by the North American Travel Journalists Association. And they were right on the money! Ms. Lane is an adorable writer. She gobbles up travel experiences with the kind of excitement and good humor that gourmands bring to delectable meals. As she bustles across the globe, Lane occasionally trips into a bit of trouble, and even danger. But she charms and laughs her way through it, and manages to get back on her feet, high on her toes, every time. Reading Solo Traveler, one feels like a very fortunate tagalong. How lucky to have Lea Lane leading the way! This book is superb, highly informative, and great, great fun.
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