Solo Travel Short Stories

55+ Years of Solo Travel

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Thanks for stopping by Solo Travel Short Stories.

I'm looking forward to sharing my 55+ years of Solo Travels. Also hoping many of you will share your travel experiences and advice.

Together we can encourage others to experience the World.

Smiling traveller standing with her bicycle beside a colourful travel poster

"The whole world is waiting to be discovered. I love every new friend I meet, every delicious new taste, every photo memory and all the intoxicating adventures that are out there, waiting for me."

— Joanne McAuley

57+ Years Traveling Solo

Paris.... Beautiful, ancient, alive!

A sample of one crazy story

Paris, 1969

"Should I accept a dinner invitation from a total stranger? Not to mention we are in the smallest elevator ever and he is easily twice my age!"

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    FAQ's

    Hope this section answers your questions....Just ask if you need advice on "anything!"

  • Handwritten travel journals, maps and postcards laid out on a desk

    My stories

    Years and years of journals, even the letters home are like short stories....Enjoy!

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    Contact

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    Your Stories

    Every solo traveller has a story. Send me yours and it could be featured here too.