Janice Leith Waugh's Blog

The trio of Rome, Paris, and London makes for a wonderful first trip to Europe. Here are my suggestions for your inaugural visit.

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A travel journal can be a treasured souvenir from a trip. Here are tips for writing and keeping a great journal, old school or digital.

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Here's how to prep your home for vacation, including security of your belongings, saving money, and an easy transition when you return.

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We were pretty sure that Tracey's List of the best trips for solo travelers would be a hit but we couldn't have anticipated this!

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Solo winter road trip tips for planning, packing, and preparing your car, driving in challenging conditions, and enjoying the ride.

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As a safari novice, I had a lot to learn. Here are the extraordinary animals I had the privilege to see on my Namibian safari.

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To enrich your travels, follow this 3-step method that includes tips for before, during, and after your trip.

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Shake it up. Make life better. By traveling solo, you learn about yourself, become stronger and more independent, and develop new interests.

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Meeting the people of Namibia was a joy. They are warm and friendly despite a very complicated and oppressive history.

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The people of Namibia are warm and friendly despite a very complicated and oppressive history. Here are a few of my meetings.

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