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An archive and repository of travel [travel writing and photography] notes, tips, articles and references.

Capturing travel memories

The recent newsletter of the Women on the Road NEWS (Issue#64, 14 May 2013) had an interesting article on how to capture travel memories. Nowadays, with a bevy of tools … Continue reading

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The Travel-Architecture-Photography Trinity

Architecture is inextricably woven with travel. Apart from landscapes and natural vistas, majority of iconic landmarks and tourist attractions are buildings. Buildings are inherent in cityscapes and urban landscapes. Moreover, … Continue reading

15 April 2013 · Leave a comment

Solo Travel – Yourself for Company

Why travel alone? Numerous books and blogs have extolled the wonders of solo travel. Others have said that it’s the ultimate in self-indulgence and the perfect time for deep introspection. … Continue reading

3 March 2013 · 4 Comments

The Jazz of [Solo] Travel

A year ago I came across Daisann McLane’s article, The Jazz of Travel, in the January/February 2012 issue of the National Geographic Traveler. She wrote about the decisions and choices … Continue reading

10 February 2013 · 1 Comment

Travel Philosophy from frugalfirstclasstravel

I came across this wonderful blog on travelling well in Europe. The blog offers such varied and practical travel tips on making the most of a European sojourn – from … Continue reading

2 January 2013 · Leave a comment

The Right Way to Travel: Travel Tip

FOUR PHRASES TO LEARN BEFORE YOUR NEXT TRIP By Allison Maryan, The Right Way to Travel, 29 December 2012 **1. Hello. It may be obvious, but this simple word begins … Continue reading

30 December 2012 · 2 Comments

Zen Pencils: An educational journey

As an airline ad would have it: “the more of the world we see, the richer we become”. via MARK TWAIN: An educational journey.

12 October 2012 · Leave a comment

Rick Steves: …what travel experience provides

via Rick Steves: Thinking In German. 18 July 2012 … travel helps people blossom. If we are like seeds, the travel experience provides the dirt. The act of traveling plants … Continue reading

18 July 2012 · Leave a comment

Solo Traveler: Off Season / Shoulder Season: when is the best time to travel

Janice Waugh and Tracey Nesbitt, 7 May 2012 via Off Season / Shoulder Season: when is the best time to travel. | Solo Traveler, Traveling in the high season: better … Continue reading

3 June 2012 · 2 Comments

Betsy Talbot: Building Confidence – Travel Solo | Solo Traveler

via Build Confidence: Travel Solo | Solo Traveler. 9 May 2012 “I can’t go into a restaurant by myself!” Have any of your friends ever said something like this to … Continue reading

3 June 2012 · Leave a comment

Solo Traveler: 10 tips for Women Traveling Alone

Janice Waugh and Tracey Nesbitt, 10 June 2010 via 10 tips for Women Traveling Alone | Solo Traveler. Tips to women travelling solo: Have patience. Even as an experienced solo … Continue reading

3 June 2012 · 1 Comment

Solo Traveler: Solo Travel Mistakes to Avoid

Janice Waugh and Tracey Nesbitt, 17 August 2011 via Solo Travel Mistakes to Avoid | Solo Traveler. Traveling alone leaves less room for error. A solo traveler doesn’t have a … Continue reading

3 June 2012 · 1 Comment

Independent Traveler.com: on Single Travel – Tips for Going Solo

via Single Travel: Tips for Going Solo | IndependentTraveler.com. People who have never traveled alone often describe their first solo trip as an almost religious experience. To take in new … Continue reading

3 June 2012 · Leave a comment