WHY TRAVEL SOLO? The twelve ways traveling solo changes your personality and transforms your life Do you want to have new experiences, meet new friends, gain confidence? Do it safely, comfortably, uniquely? Then this is the book for you. UNLOCK YOUR HIDDEN POTENTIAL Most of us return from our annual vacation tired, stressed, broke and vowing next year will be different. Well, the sad news is, it won't, unless YOU take control of your budget, your schedule and your itinerary. Let 21st-century nomad Michael Pinatton shows you how! In this comprehensive volume, Michael explains how mastering the art of solo travel not only frees you to have the unique and life-changing experiences you want and deserve but how doing so gives you something perhaps even more valuable...The skills to control your life. You will become more self-reliant, aware and confident, secure in your ability to handle yourself in any situation. These benefits will carry over to all areas of your life. BY TRAVELING SOLO, YOU CAN Make new friends Have unforgettable experiences Avoid conflict Stay on budget Stop waiting Start living Gain life skills Achieve personal transformation At only 28, Michael Pinatton has already spent over six years traveling the globe. He has lived in Canada, Colombia, the Philippines, Spain and Slovakia, journeyed through most of Europe and visited the USA, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Taiwan. And he's still going. Michael knows firsthand all the ins-and-outs of arranging and experiencing the journey of a lifetime and he tells you exactly how to achieve it, no matter what your age or income level. He also shares the insights of fellow solo travelers and the benefits they've reaped from going it alone. STOP WAITING - START LIVING Maybe you'd like to dive in crystal waters, walk on a black sand beach, ride horseback through the surf, play baccarat at midnight or pet a koala. Maybe your idea of a good time involves jogging at dawn or simply lying in a hammock listening to the palm fronds rustling. Maybe you'd like to dine in a five-star restaurant or perhaps you'd rather eat fish tacos on the beach instead. We all tell ourselves stories about why we can't have what we want in life...we're too young, too old, too tied down, too broke... But the fact is, learning to travel solo will free you from these self-limiting beliefs. You can see and do everything you want, the way you want, if you only have the courage to reach for it. The world is out there... waiting for you! Embrace your inner nomad and reap the rewards of increased confidence, happiness and self-reliance in every aspect of your life. Whether you want to escape for a weekend, a month or a lifetime, learning to travel solo puts your dreams within your grasp. Go for it. ABOUT THE AUTHOR 21st century nomad Michael Pinatton knows firsthand the fantastic benefits of solo travel. At this writing, in six years, Michael has lived in Canada, Colombia, the Philippines, Slovakia and Spain. He's also traveled most of the countries of Europe, the U.S.A., Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Ecuador and Brazil. He looks forward to helping others achieve their solo travel dreams.