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Lessons I’ve Learned From Traveling Solo (Part One)

Lessons I’ve Learned From Traveling Solo (Part One)

Last year (and early this year) I did quite a bit of travel, both around Australia and overseas. Over this period I’ve come to realise a few things about travel that might be different to how it’s often promoted online. Of course, these experiences might not be universal, but they are ones that I’ve felt myself and I suspect others who are in my position might feel. So, without further ado, here they are: It pays to get out of…

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Traveling Solo in Venice (with Poor Social Skills and Low Self Esteem)

Traveling Solo in Venice (with Poor Social Skills and Low Self Esteem)

Back in 2008 I was working in a depressing office job and dealing with ongoing issues with my father’s health as he battled with cancer. As I was on the verge of burning out, I made the decision to take a long holiday and go overseas. Fortunately I had accumulated a large amount of money to support myself on such a trip; even if most of my leave was unpaid I was in no danger of going broke. Still, I…

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