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50plus Expeditions is an adventure travel company specializing in active trips to exotic destinations for travelers 50 and over.

Bright Future Global Tours provides authentic and affordable travel to groups of 4 to 12 individuals. Sign up for Women's Writing and Cultural tours, Language Learning tours and cultural immersion.

Connecting... Solo Travel Network is a not-for-profit, international organization of individuals interested in sharing going-solo-tips, news about single-friendly trips, and in promoting hospitality and good will among solo travelers everywhere. If you are divorced, widowed, married to spouses who don't care to travel, or we're just plain single, take a look at this site.

Elderhostel/Road Scholar Discover more than 8,000 learning adventures in all 50 states and more than 90 countries abroad. Road Scholar has been a leader in educational travel since 1975 and offers in-depth and behind-the-scenes learning experiences for almost every interest and ability. History, culture, nature, music, outdoor activities such as walking and biking, individual skills, crafts, study cruises - enjoy these and many more travel opportunities with Road Scholar.

Fodor's Travel Talk  Are you a solo traveler? Want to find about a country where you have never been? Try the travel forums at Fodor's Travel Talk to get useful information from those who have been there.

Get up and Go Gals Adventure travel for married or single women over 40. Affordable group excursions and a gateway to learning new skills or hobbies from members. Members from around the world open their homes to you and will introduce you to their town or city. 

Grasshopper Adventures offers Bicycle, Trekking and Photography tours and unique journeys in Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Taiwan, Thailand, Tibet and Vietnam. Every tour is specially crafted with the goal of getting you out into a country to truly experience everything that makes it tick - the good the bad and the smelly. They also focus on having a positive impact on the country that you are visiting.

Hana Can Handle It! As a couple, we are fortunate to share our love of travel together. But what if you are single, or your spouse prefers the comforts of home to the challenge of adventure? Hana Marley has been journeying around the world on her own for decades, both before and after she was married. An experienced traveler, she shares her insight, tips and humor in our interview with her at the above link.

Journey Woman is the premier travel resource for women. Safety tips, travel secrets, guide services, what to pack, spas, cruises. Women friendly cities,  traveling with children, going it alone.  Free newsletter.

Lonely Planet Travel Forum Pick a country, find traveling companions, learn from others who have gone before you.  

Loners on Wheels In the RV world, where singles mingle. An international RV Club of single men and women who enjoy traveling, camping, RV caravanning and the camaraderie and lifestyle of singles; not a matchmaking or dating service - offers companionship and support, forums, events.

OAT Travel  Overseas Adventure Travel - you can discover the world in a small group on either land or sea.  Small groups allow for more intimate, and authentic, encounters with local life—and provide a level of spontaneity and camaraderie that simply isn’t possible in larger groups. 

Shoestring Backpacking offers great travel tips, money saving ideas, and personal insights written in a captivating, engaging, fun style. Whether you are young, single and with a small travel budget or simply looking for some solid travel advice that will help you save money, check with Hana!

Single Women's Travel offers unique itineraries with 3-Star quality hotels and personal guides. If you are over 50 with a passion for travel, click on this site.

Smarter Travel for Seniors If you are on the go and prefer a mainstream travel theme with tempting deals on heavily discounted transportation, sign up for the free Senior Travel E-Newsletter.

Travel Girls Find a travel mate today! This is not an escort service but is geared to good natured people who like to travel.

Travel Language Guides by World Nomads Learn basic travel phrases in 25 different languages including Spanish, German, Dutch, French, Hindi, Mandarin, Swahili & Nepali. FREE downloads for iPhones and MP3s. MSNBC recently rated the WorldNomads.com language guide series the #1 freebie language App for iPhones.  

Traveling by Knight An extraordinary benefit of being world travelers, is getting to know other world travelers. A few years ago, we met Dale Knight in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and as usual, he was just passing through on his way to someplace else. This time to Pai, a small village five mountainous hours from Chiang Mai. There, he adopted a Lisu Hill Tribe family whom he regularly visits to bring small gifts or offer other monetary support. Read our Interview with Dale at above link.

Travel Sites Travel guides, tips, photos, packing lists, travel insurance, travel search engines, travel accessories. 

Wanderlust and Lipstick focuses on women travelers. There are travel stories and tips. You can join a tour, or learn about the best travel gear. Take a look.

Women Travel the World Around the world women are offering accommodation in B&Bs, Lodges, Hotels, and Pensions. Get involved in a local community by doing work in exchange for lodging.

Women's Travel Club is the leading tour operator for women and women's organizations in North America, with trips from 3 days to 3 weeks -cultural, adventure, spiritual and spa experiences. Groups are small, and all tours are value-driven and 4/5 star hotel based.   

Women on the Road  If you are a single woman who loves to travel, you must take a look at this site. Sign up for their free monthly newsletter for tips, information and travel suggestions. Learn from other women travelers, find jobs while overseas, or volunteer.  

Women Welcome Women World Wide If you are a woman who likes to travel, this site may be for you. Make friends in foreign lands or around the corner. Travel to far away places or have a woman stay in your home. Imagine having a network of friends wherever you go - having another woman to meet you at the airport when you arrive in a new country, for example, is reassuring in a land far from home. Membership required.

The QQ or Quinta Quetzalcoatl (tele: 52.376.765.3653), located in Chapala, Mexico, is an upscale B&B with extensive gardens and delightful Aussie hosts. Rates run from $75 to $150USD per night, full breakfast included, for rooms and suites one with a kitchenette. Longer term rates are also available. If you are a single woman traveler, the security provided and on-site owners Rob and Lorri make for a solidly attractive plus.

Billy and Akaisha continue to journal and photograph their world travels.

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