Solo: A Down to Earth Guide
for Traveling the World Alone
by Aaron Hodges
Feeling alone? Trapped? Lost?
Time for an adventure!
The bad times won’t last forever, and for more than five years, Aaron Hodges has journeyed the globe alone, visiting everywhere from Istanbul to Argentina. Honest and insightful, SOLO is packed with his personal travel tips and humorous stories. Learn about the ups and downs, the triumphs and the pitfalls of venturing off the beaten path. Follow his guidelines for exploring the world alone and be inspired to take the trip you’ve always dreamed of.
Discover the world of solo travel.
Go Solo!
Purchase Links
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082P8W1BD/
Dreaming and imagining may be our best way to travel now, but soon we will be able to leave our “bubbles” and see the sites we’ve loved on Instagram.
JENA’S REVIEW
SOLO: A Down to Earth Guide to Travelling the World Alone by Aaron Hodges
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I am sure most of us have dreamed of leaving our day-to day to answer the call of the wild. Many of us can envision running out of the office and blowing like a dandelion through Europe, to Asia, South America, Africa, through jungles, up mountains, to gorgeous tropical beaches. But we never seem to get beyond the “chatting with friends at the bar” stage.
That was the best part of Author Aaron Hodge’s book for me. He makes backpacking travel, even solo travel, seem so possible and do-able. His relaxed, wry and witty writing style is just like talking with a friend. Yes, he shares many practical tips. But he also shares many memorable travel moments- and one of his experiences might just be the one to get you going!
He recommends carrying a small backpack, free walking tours in the cities you visit, keeping a relaxed schedule (remember you left the office rat race!). He gives great advice on how to make friends, the best back backing routes, and how to keep your clothes clean! This book is a great starting place to envision how you will leave your current life and given in to your wanderlust.
I do have one idea to suggest to the author. He tends to divide travelers by generation, suggesting the places that are more appealing to young travelers and hinting that young travelers may not want to go where there are lots of older travelers. Which is fine- but please remember that it is the older generation that will be more than happy to buy a drink(s) for you and your pals, and we will also gladly listen to all your stories. (Also, and this is my inner-Mom coming out, is drinking, sex and partying the main reason to travel?)
All in all, a good and encouraging book, with plenty of first-hand insight. Thanks to Rachel’s Random Resources for an advance review copy. This is my honest review.
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Author Bio – Aaron Hodges was born in 1989 in the small town of Whakatane, New Zealand. He studied for five years at the University of Auckland, completing a Bachelors of Science in Biology and Geography, and a Masters of Environmental Engineering. After working as an environmental consultant for two years, he grew tired of office work and decided to quit his job in 2014 and see the world. One year later, he published his first novel – Stormwielder – while in Guatemala. Since then, he has honed his skills while travelling through parts of SE Asia, India, North and South America, Turkey and Europe, and now has over a dozen works to his name. Today, his adventures continue…
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