Solo RVing: Are You Ready To Take It On?

Above, at a KOA Kampground in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

One advantage to being an only child, we learn at a young age how to entertain ourselves and learn self-reliance. The extends into adulthood and doing things solo, including RV travel. 

While it is nice to have company, the operative word on that is...sometimes. It depends upon where one's going and doing. I enjoy solo travel as the time spent is on my own and I can do things on a whim while on the road. I had a great time in 2017 when I went to Idaho solo for the Great American Eclipse. After the eclipse, I headed into Oregon and Northern California with no particular schedule. One can travel with a lot more flexibility traveling solo.

Do It Yourself RV has posted an article on solo travel, which is gaining in popularity. 

They begin it with:

Solo travel has been gaining popularity, and with good reason. RVing on your own has lots of benefits and, of course, a few challenges. Don’t let solo travel stop you from getting out there; it might be the best decision you’ve ever made!

 To read more, go here.

Best U.S National Parks to Visit Solo

Above, Yosemite National Park is well-suited for solo travelers. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

For those who travel solo out of necessity or preference, there are national parks that are more suitable (if that's the right word) for them.

There are advantages and disadvantages for traveling solo, but if there are those who enjoy being on their own, Best Life has listed 12 best national parks for solo travelers.

They begin with:

Whether you love exploring new places on your own or simply don't want to pass up the adventure of a lifetime because you don't have a traveling partner, there are plenty of reasons why you may be looking to book a solo trip or vacation. And we're 100 percent here for it. 

There are plenty of places throughout the U.S. you can choose as your destination… but might we suggest a national park? These beautiful natural wonders of the U.S. are pretty spectacular spots to get some "me" time in.

So ditch the crowds and find some peace and quiet at one of these 12 best national parks to visit solo. And once you're ready for some human interaction again, we've got recommendations for populated parks, too. Keep reading, and next, don't miss The 10 Best National Parks That Need to Be on Your Bucket List.

To read more, go here. 

Japan and Female Solo Travelers

Above, the pagoda at Kiyomizu-dera in Kyoto. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

If you're a female solo traveler who wants to vacation at a place that is suitable, you may want to seriously consider vacationing in Japan.

The Huffington Post has a new article on "7 Reasons Why Japan Is Amazing For Solo Female Travelers".

It starts with:

When choosing a suitable destination to travel to as a solo female, Japan may not be the first place that springs to mind, and that isn’t for any derogatory reason, but simply because there is not enough information out there about precisely how female friendly Japan actually is. 

Solo female travelers, particularly first timers or relatively inexperienced travelers may opt for places where there is a well-trodden route, where countless solo females have gone before them, and where there are plentiful resources available to help them plan their trips. Unfortunately, not all of this is in place to help a fabulous independent female plan her trip to Japan so perhaps she will wind up dismissing it as an option, and go for a ‘safer’ choice such as Europe or South East Asia instead. 

However, these ladies are certainly missing out. Not only are the Japanese extremely polite and helpful by nature, there are also many measures in place in Japan designed to make solo females feel comfortable - such as women’s only accommodation and carriages on trains. Here’s why Japan is perfect for solo female travelers.

To read more, go here.