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Questions to ask prospective travel companions
While I enjoy travelling solo, there are some massive advantages to travelling with another person. However, unless you live with them...
Helen Avaient
Apr 26, 20238 min read
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Find 10 things to see and do in your own town
When I travel, people often ask me about my own town, the details of where I live. They are curious and want to know more about my...
Helen Avaient
Feb 3, 20233 min read
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Perfect travel sized skincare products
When travelling we all want to look our very best, especially for those holiday photos we will end up posting on social media or sharing...
Helen Avaient
Jan 20, 20233 min read
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Holiday Winners 15 December 2022 to 27 January 2023
Below is a list of the holiday winners, updated each day. Many thanks to all subscribers who are logging in each day and reading an...
Helen Avaient
Dec 17, 20222 min read
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30 holiday giveaways in 30 days
Hello! From 15 December 2022 to 15 January 2023 (extended to 27 January 2023), Mature Solo Traveler will be giving away a holiday per day...
Helen Avaient
Dec 10, 20222 min read
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How to stay internally healthy while travelling
Who would like more energy as well as increased health and wellbeing when travelling, with products that conveniently store in your hand...
Helen Avaient
Nov 3, 20222 min read
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How I prepare my files before I travel
I have met people who wing their travel. They book a trip and turn up on the day of departure, without having done any research or...
Helen Avaient
Oct 31, 20225 min read
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Perth International Transit Lounge
Flying to Singapore from Perth in Western Australia, I had the pleasure of visiting the international transit lounge two hours before my...
Helen Avaient
Sep 28, 20222 min read
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Singapore Orchid Garden is my happy place
When people say “go to your happy place” I close my eyes and remember visiting the incredibly gorgeous National Orchid Gardens in...
Helen Avaient
Sep 25, 20223 min read
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Exploring Chinatown as a Solo in Singapore
People often say about a destination “it is the vibe that is so great”. It is an intangible feeling that creates a heightened,...
Helen Avaient
Sep 17, 20224 min read
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Exploring Singapore Chinatown's food options
Flavourful, fresh and fantastic food can be found in the world-famous Singapore’s hawker markets. I wanted to experience the food that...
Helen Avaient
Sep 14, 20224 min read
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What I did when I ran out of cash overseas
One of the things that travellers fear happened to me in Singapore. The ATM was not recognising my pin number when I attempted to get...
Helen Avaient
Sep 11, 20223 min read
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Overtourism - it is a real thing
From 2023 Venice was the first city in the world to introduce an entrance fee. Venice is introducing a system where visitors will need to...
Helen Avaient
Jul 22, 20224 min read
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Plans, signs and COVID
This is a story of a sign, a message, and a reminder to Go For It. After successfully avoiding catching COVID for over two years, I...
Helen Avaient
May 22, 20223 min read
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Product recommendation - Electronics organiser travel bag
Having lost many electronics cables over the years in my travels or not being able to find them in my luggage, I was delighted to have a...
Helen Avaient
Apr 12, 20221 min read
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Product recommendation - Travel sewing kit
This is one of those things that you don't realise you need it until you need it. In an emergency situation you can sew on a button and...
Helen Avaient
Mar 29, 20221 min read
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Product recommendation - Selfie stick tripod
When travelling solo, getting photos of yourself can be difficult. Often we hold the phone at arms length for a selfie, and only get a...
Helen Avaient
Mar 22, 20221 min read
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Product recommendation - All in one travel adaptor
This smart travel device is just 77mm x 50mm x 40mm and fits easily into your travel bag. I love that it can be used in almost all...
Helen Avaient
Mar 15, 20221 min read
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Product recommendation - Memory foam travel pillow
If you have ever slept on a memory foam pillow you will understand how comfortable your sleep can be with one. This is just one of the...
Helen Avaient
Mar 8, 20221 min read
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Product recommendation - Aeropress Go Coffee Maker
Coffee, the morning heartstarter, is one of my favourite drinks. I often find when travelling that the quality of coffee can vary...
Helen Avaient
Feb 15, 20221 min read
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