Solo Traveler: Tales and Tips for Great Trips, 1st Edition (Special-Interest Titles)
The difference between a tourist and a traveler, contends globetrotting journalist Lane, is that a tourist seeks only comfort while a traveler seeks discovery. Travelling, she claims, is best experienced alone. While vacationing by oneself often carries a stigma of loneliness, this insightful guidebook proves that solo journeys can be much more rewarding than travelling with friends or spouses. Lane addresses the typical fears people have about vacationing alone-"I'll be in danger"; "I'll get lost"; "I'll have no one to talk to"-but she explains how to avoid the pratfalls and shows that the benefits far outweigh the costs. Going above and beyond the basics of packing and cost efficiency, this book is filled with helpful tips for making the most of the travelling experience-how to engage strangers in conversation, how to savor the dreaded "table-for-one" scenario, how to have a romantic fling or find the love of your life. In addition, Lane sprinkles entertaining personal anecdotes of her own solo experiences, recounting the time her pet poodle was lost by an airline and her flirtations with a young promising actor named Jude Law. Seeking to inspire readers to be independent and self-sufficient, Lane successfully shows that solo travel enables one to meet new people, become immersed in new cultures and learn about oneself. Whether planning an entire vacation alone or simply parting with travel companions for a few minutes, readers will find a wealth of information here on how to make the most of their travel experiences and appreciate the joys of solitude.Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.