Roam Alone: Inspiring Tales by Reluctant Solo Travellers

by Hilary Bradt (Editor), Jennifer Barclay (Editor)

A unique title from Bradt, showcasing a brand new collection of remarkable travellers' tales with a different slant, following on the heels of To Oldly Go!, one of the UK's best-selling travel titles of 2015. All the contributors were initially reluctant solo travellers, apprehensive about taking the plunge to go it alone after years of travel with a partner or friend. Some have embarked on the trip of a lifetime, walking or cycling alone through potentially hostile countries, but finding only kindness and hospitality - with a few hairy adventures thrown in. One story is by Bradt founder Hilary Bradt, who confronted her fears and set out to fulfil a childhood dream to ride a horse through Ireland shortly after her marriage broke up. Others are widows and widowers in their later years who were anxious about joining an organised trip on their own or who wanted to make a difference in the world by volunteering their experience and knowledge. Many ages, many personalities, one goal: to travel, and one stumbling block: anxiety. Part literature, part guide, with tips for successful solo travel. Reassuring, entertaining and inspiring.

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction

260 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2017

Reviews

[Kayleigh]

By page 3 I was already convinced I need to plan a solo trip!

[Cecilia]

VERY fascinating for someone who likes to travel, especially travel alone.

[Margob99]

I loved the stories; they made me want to travel again!

[Suzanne Lombardi]

I found the short stories about solo travel at any age to be really inspiring.

[Andrea]

Not what I expected. Just OK.

[Jane E]

Short form writing is not my favorite genre except in newspapers. Some stories were somewhat amusing, others were just "meh". An easy read. (Purchased at Destinations Travel Show, London, UK.)

[Cherryls Books]

Short travel writer stories, a few interesting ones, as well as intermittent solo travel tips.