I've visited 35+ countries over the past 14 years or so, many more than once, and almost always as solo traveller. I usually organise my trips entirely by myself and generally use public transport to explore. :-)
California to New York State: Train or Bus to EC
There's no direct train from California to NYC. The 'California Zephyr' from Emeryville and the Southwest Chief and Texas Eagle from Los... See More
Columbia (Missouri): Cat friendly hotel
Have a look at: https://www.bringfido.com/lodging/city/columbia_mo_us/ and you can also select 'Pets allowed' on the long-established and very reliable www.booking.com Both sites list quite a few hotels (and some Airbnbs) which accept pets near Columbia... See More
New England: Do you have to quarantine?
> I'm 65, in good shape and use to doing a lot of traveling which of course have not been able to go anywhere this year. Few of us have been able to go anywhere this year, even those of us who are used to travelling. When it comes to Covid and quarantine requirements,... See More
France: Debit card for a teen in France
You don't say where you're based. If you're based within the EU some of my comments may not apply to you. Not everywhere accepts cards and some places only accept card payment over a certain limit. Your son will need cash as well as a card. Make sure he has some... See More
Miami to Bluffton: Bluffton Road Trip
Googlemaps will give you route, route options and estimated drivetimes. 1. Go to googlemaps. 2. Enter 'Bluffton' (make sure you choose the correct one) 3. Click the 'Directions' button. 4.... See More
Perris to Houston: How to find dirving directions and hotels to stay on both nights?
> How can I find driving directions Use Googlemaps to get driving directions and estimated drive times from Perris to Houston. You can print them out or send them to your phone via an email or text. >Where do I stay?... See More
Boston: What are some inexpensive, yet historic things to explore/see in Boston?
Imo (solo middle-aged female traveller from the UK) Boston is a very walkable city and its public transport makes it easy to get around if your feet are tired! 1. Walk the Boston Freedom Trail. You don't need to take a tour,... See More
London: best place to stay for sightseeing london
I assume you're not thinking of visiting London in the near future, for obvious reasons. The vast majority of the most popular sights and sites in London are in Zones 1 and 2 of the official Tube map: http://content.tfl.gov.uk/london-rail-and-tube-services-map.pdf... See More
Istanbul: My round trip ticket flies out of Istanbul
> But when I fly out of or into EU, all passengers upon deboarding are herded thru immigration gates, To clarify: There are no border formalities within the 26 countries which make up the Schengen Zone (most Schengen countries, though not all, are also in the EU).... See More
Before you make any final decisions, check flights to the UK using the reliable www.skyscanner.net Book on the airline's own website but make sure you factor in the cost of checked luggage, plus size and weight limits for both checked and cabin bags. If you've... See More
