Travel Quote of the Week: Impossible Journeys

This Travel Quote of the Week points out that impossible journeys are often only impossible because we are standing in our own way. Solo Traveler can help. The post Travel Quote of the Week: Impossible Journeys appeared first on Solo Traveler.

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New Critique Group in Palm Harbor

Molli Nickell is starting a new critique group in Palm Harbor. Here are the details from her: "Critique group begins on Wednesday, June 17. After that, we'll meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. Any alterations to the schedule will be posted on the library calendar page. Although this is a FWA (Florida Writers Association) group, non-members are welcome. The group is limited to

Steve Spurrier hopes Jon Hoke breathes new life into South Carolina's defense

Steve Spurrier is taking the long view of last season. It was disappointing to finish 7-6, of course, but as the 69-year-old coach of the South Carolina Gamecocks told ESPN.com last week, it’s all a matter of perspective. “Our year could have been worse,” he said. “We had a winning season and won a bowl game. That’s not a terrible year at all. In fact, I call it a decent year. It had only happened three times in school history prior to 10 years ago.

Why Travel Solo? Let’s Go to the Heart of the Matter.

Six years ago, when I started Solo Traveler, we got it – all of us who traveled solo got why – but most people didn’t. It was the reason I wrote “Glad You’re Not Here: The Solo Traveler’s Manifesto – because most people didn’t get it. But now? Really? Yes. I’m still asked the same question in […] The post Why Travel Solo? Let’s Go to...

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Sam Bruce, Jack Allison stand out at IMG7v7 Southeast Regional

BRADENTON, Fla. -- There were several ESPN Junior 300 members on hand at the IMG7v7 Southeast Regional Championship this weekend on the campus of IMG Academy. The event was headlined by prospects such as quarterbacks Dwayne Haskins and Jack Allison, wide receivers Sam Bruce, Trevon Diggs, Demetris Robertson, Eli Stove and Dionte Mullins, and defensive backs Jamel Cook, K.J. Sails and Tyreke Johnson. Bruce was one of several Miami commits in attendance and has been committed to the Hurricanes since last July.

Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize

Singapore recently awarded the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize, named after the founding Minister who passed into history on March 23, to the Orange County Water District, California, for success in groundwater management and water reuse, highlighted in International Water Week, to promote contributions towards solving global water problems for the benefit of humanity. Minister […]

Texas A&M, Colorado set up series

A couple of SEC schools have announced new future series in recent days, including Texas A&M, which has added a home-and-home series with Colorado in 2020 and 2021. The former Big 12 mates will play at Texas A&M in 2020 and most likely at Colorado in 2021, although the game might also be staged in Denver. In case you missed it, Vanderbilt and Stanford also announced a four-game series this week. Vanderbilt will host in 2021 and 2025 and Stanford will host in 2024 and 2027.

Solo Travel Destination: Falkland Islands

The Falkland Islands are a perfect destination for solo travelers who love nature and enjoy getting up close and personal with birds and animals. The post Solo Travel Destination: Falkland Islands appeared first on Solo Traveler.

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Five things to watch: IMG Southeast Regional 7-on-7

IMG Academy will play host to the loaded Southeast Regional 7-on-7 this weekend. Top 7-on-7 teams such as the South Florida Express, Florida Fire and Pro Impact will field teams that feature some of the top prospects in the region, including more than two dozen ESPN Junior 300 prospects. Here are five things to watch headed into the weekend. Top QB on display: ESPN Junior 300 No. 23 Dwayne Haskins Jr. will be one of a number of FBS quarterback prospects throwing darts this weekend.

CommitCast: No. 54 Rahshaun Smith (6 p.m. ET)

OLB Rahshaun Smith, No. 54 in the ESPN Junior 300, is ready to make a decision. Join us at 6 p.m. ET for Smith's announcement.

New York’s Lower East Side: History and a Swashbuckling Dog

A day in New York's Lower East Side offers a peak into the immigrant experience and a parade of pups. The post New York’s Lower East Side: History and a Swashbuckling Dog appeared first on Solo Traveler.

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Comparing each Pac-12 coach's best team

Just over a year ago, I took a look at each Pac-12 head coach's career and ordered their best individual seasons as decided by each team's final spot in the AP poll. At the time, it seemed like a pretty impressive list. This year's updated version takes it to another level after four Pac-12 coaches -- Steve Sarkisian, Todd Graham, Jim Mora and Mark Helfrich -- fielded the best teams of their head-coaching careers in 2014. That's not including Gary Andersen, whose most recent Wisconsin team was his best ever, and finished ranked higher than any Oregon State team during Mike Riley's 14-year, two-stint tenure.

Travel Quote of the Week: Out of Your Comfort Zone

Today's Travel Quote focuses on the ability of solo travel to push us out of our comfort zone and release us from the expectations of others. The post Travel Quote of the Week: Out of Your Comfort Zone appeared first on Solo Traveler.

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Arizona, Texas Tech schedule a home-and-home series

Arizona and Texas Tech have agreed to a home-and-home series, sources told ESPN. The Wildcats and Red Raiders are scheduled to meet in Tucson, Arizona, in 2019 and in Lubbock, Texas, in 2020. Texas Tech leads the all-time series that dates to 1932 by a 26-4-2 margin. However, the schools haven’t played since 1989. Texas Tech’s 26 victories against Arizona are the second-most against a Red Raiders opponent outside the state of Texas, trailing only 37 wins against New Mexico.

Fuhgeddaboudit: The Sounds of Travel

Travel is a multi-sensory experience yet the visual is often considered the most important. Let's take a moment and consider the sounds of travel. The post Fuhgeddaboudit: The Sounds of Travel appeared first on Solo Traveler.

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Freddie Swain, Malik Henry shine at Atlanta Nike regional camp

BUFORD, Ga. - Despite the cold and rainy weather conditions, more than 400 prospects from all over the Southeast made the trip to Buford High School for the Nike The Opening Regional Camp on Sunday. With less than ideal conditions for throwing the ball, several quarterbacks and wide receivers -- including Malik Henry, David Moore, Josh Imatorbhebehe, Freddie Swain, Tre Nixon and several other players -- had standout performances at the camp. Swain, the No.

Solo Travel Destination: Patagonia Backcountry

A road trip in Patagonia included fascinating landscapes, swimming in mountain lakes, and lots of soul searching for this Solo Travel Society member. The post Solo Travel Destination: Patagonia Backcountry appeared first on Solo Traveler.

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