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The Best Celebrity Chef Airport Restaurants

The Best Celebrity Chef Airport Restaurants

Do you ever wonder who’s behind the thousands of airport restaurants around the world? In some cases, it’s a celebrity chef. Here are a few of the restaurants to try if you happen to be traveling to or through London, Boston, or Gatwick on your next solo adventure.

Want an Elegant Meal in Venice? This is the Place!

Want an Elegant Meal in Venice? This is the Place!

As a solo traveler deciding where to have a memorable meal can be challenging at times, especially in Venice. Read this blog and learn how to avoid a poor, expensive meal in Venice and dine solo in one of the 7 Michelin star restaurants mentioned here instead.

Episode 040: Your Key to Solo Travel Success - Back to Basics

Episode 040: Your Key to Solo Travel Success - Back to Basics

Ever wonder what is the secret to a great trip when traveling alone? I get back to the basics of solo travel success on this episode Solo Travel Talk, so you to can have enjoy solo adventures! Inspired by my recent appearance on the Thinking Liberty travel podcast, you'll hear many of the fundamentals of experiencing excellent solo travels. 

Episode 039: The Evolution of a Solo Traveler

Episode 039: The Evolution of a Solo Traveler

From influential trips as a child, through adventures as an adult, so many things have played a role in me being a true solo traveler. On my new solo travel podcast, I explore the evolution of my solo travel journey, plus share some thoughts about my recent solo trip to Ireland and the effect solo business travel has had on my love of traveling alone.

Off The Beaten Path In Cartagena

Off The Beaten Path In Cartagena

Cartagena, Colombia, has been on the rise as a solo travel destination for some time now. Part of the attraction is its mix of old and new neighborhoods that keeps things lively and interesting.

STT 035: The Call of a Place

STT 035: The Call of a Place

If you have ever felt drawn to visit a particular place as a solo travel destination, this show is for you. On my new solo travel podcast episode of Solo Travel Talk I take a look into what pulls the solo traveler to travel to certain destinations.

Episode 034: Solo Travel from Hanoi to NYC

Episode 034: Solo Travel from Hanoi to NYC

What do Hanoi and New York City have in common for those who travel solo? You'll find out on this episode of Solo Travel Talk, my solo travel podcast many similar things to experience in these two wonderful solo travel destinations

Episode 033: Get Dreaming About Singapore and Bangkok

Episode 033: Get Dreaming About Singapore and Bangkok

Whisk yourself away to Singapore and Bangkok on my new solo travel podcast episode. On this episode of Solo Travel Talk, I continue my mini-series on wonderful solo travel destinations I think you should consider. Get tons of ideas and inspiration for travel alone to Singapore and Bangkok on the show. 

Episode 032: Destination Dreaming - Lisbon, Marrakesh, and Abu Dhabi
Episode 030: Destination - Beijing

Episode 030: Destination - Beijing

Have you ever considered Beijing, China as a solo travel destination? You certainly will after listening to my new podcast episode on Solo Travel Talk where I profile this fascinating city and what an interesting place to visit when traveling alone.