Day: December 4, 2020

Book Birthday Blitz: Book Review: Solo by Aaron Hodges

Today I am helping to celebrate the book birthday of SOLO by Aaron Hodges.  If you are debating on traveling  the world solo, this is the book for you! 

Book Description:

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!

SOLO: A Down to Earth Guide to Travelling the World Alone
Author:
Aaron Hodges

Published:  December 11, 2019
129 Pages

Reviewed By: Jessica
Dates Read: November 15-16,2020
Jessica’s Rating: 5 stars

Jessica’s Review:

This is an A+, 5 star memoir by Aaron Hodges about traveling solo.  He has traveled solo for over 5 years and gives many pointers for the new and yet-to-travel solo traveler. Hodges talks directly to the reader and yes, DO heed his plethora of advice! If I was still at this part of my life to travel solo, I would have been taking notes! Yes, I would have taken Hodges advice as he makes solo travel seem possible for everyone. I also looked back at my time when I turned 30 and traveled the Northern US and Canada with a tour group. In some ways I was solo, and in some ways I wasn’t. Traveling solo does NOT mean you are always alone! But I was solo in New York City alone for several days and had a great time! 

Hodges talks directly to the reader giving his first hand insight and experience. He comes off like a really good friend conversing with you.  He gives you a starting point to plan your solo trip.   He gives suggestions on where to go (or not go) for some countries and a variety of traveling tips including where to sleep which tends to be hostels for a variety of reasons that he goes into.

This is a very entertaining and informative memoir definitely recommended for the solo traveler of the past, present and future.  Take a chance and travel solo! 

Purchase Links:
Amazon US
Amazon UK
Books2Read

About the Author:

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…

Contact Aaron:
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