Take More Vacations by Scott Keyes is the best book I’ve read in a while. In this episode, I share with you what I’m taking from this book for my next trip. There are many helpful tips in the book. However, the life-changing point is to reverse your travel planning. Plan your trip with the price in mind first, then destination and dates. Most people do it the other way around – Destination and date first, then try to find a cheap flight. In other words, the flexible traveler can always find chea...
Dec 02, 2021•16 min
If you're bored with your life, travel! In this episode, I tell a crazy story about my flight from Kharkiv, Ukraine to Odessa, Ukraine. This was not an ordinary flight. Also, you'll hear again about what I think of Ukrainians. Hint, it's good. Also, I talk about how a girl may start off not liking you, then 2 hours later, like you. This episode is the same story I've been telling all of my friends since I got back from Ukraine. ------- If you're a guy looking to travel solo, check out my site at...
Sep 03, 2021•13 min
One of the most important decisions you need to make when traveling solo is what part of town should you get your Airbnb or Hotel. In this episode, I tell you where you should get your hotel/Airbnb in Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Odessa. I went to these cities this past July. You’ll hear my unconventional take on where to stay in the summer destination of Odessa, where to stay on Sumska Street in Kharkiv, and why everyone’s first trip to Ukraine should be to Kyiv. Ukraine is a great place to visit. Airbnb...
Aug 26, 2021•16 min
In this episode, I talk about the complexities of Kharkiv, Ukraine. I loved Kharkiv, but felt very stupid at times. You’ll hear about why I think if you want to practice Russian, just go to Russia, and not Ukraine. You’ll hear about my interactions with Ukrainian girls and how they worry about the problems in Donetsk and Luhansk. I hope you learn from my experience. YouTube channel: Derron's Travel Tips Instagram: solomaletravel ----------- If you're a guy looking to travel solo, check out my si...
Aug 17, 2021•14 min
In this episode, I talk about my month in Ukraine in the summer of 2021. If you're a single guy looking for a great place to visit, Ukraine is as good of a choice as any. I talk about what it was like to travel during Covid, different Ukrainian cities, and why I went there. This episode was an overview, however, in future episodes, I will detail my trip and give you tips and advice if you're thinking about going to Ukraine. Mall in Kharkiv: Nikolsky Mall Kharkiv Tour Guide: ToursInKharkiv Instag...
Aug 09, 2021•15 min
In this episode, you will hear what are the 10 most important episodes of this podcast. Solo Travel with Derron has seen exponential growth in the last two months. The growth is because people are starting to travel again. Out of 57 episodes, I suggest you start with these 10. I discuss packing, phone apps, girls in Moscow, and other important episodes in this podcast. YouTube channel: Derron's Travel Tips ----------- If you're a guy looking to travel when the world opens up again, check out my ...
Jun 12, 2021•14 min
Do you know how to find a good seat on a flight? In this episode, I share one of my favorite websites called seatguru.com. Yes, you can pick your seats when you book a flight, but how do you know if that seat is any good? This site helps you. I also discuss Russia's national airline Aeroflot - one of my favorite airlines. Other episode discussed: #012: 3 Air Travel Tips Discovered From Flying During the Coronavirus Link YouTube channel: Derron's Travel Tips ----------- If you're a guy looking to...
Apr 08, 2021•15 min
In this episode, you will hear my suggestions to preventing yourself from getting scammed by beautiful Eastern European girls. How to avoid it, why it happens, and my experiences on the ground in Baku, Kyiv, Saint Petersburg, etc. I also talk about how travel has cured my trial lawyer skepticism, and how Eastern European clubs reminded me of "industry nights" in Las Vegas. Tinder Piplelining Episode #032: How To Use Dating Apps Correctly When Traveling Overseas Link YouTube channel: Derron's Tra...
Mar 18, 2021•17 min
In this episode, you will hear exactly what my days look like when I travel. Some travelers leave work and everything at home, but I take all my work with me. You will hear about what a typical Monday looks like, one of my favorite travel memories in Prague, and the huge benefit of taking an overnight train. ----------- If you're a guy looking to travel when the world opens up again, check out my new site at: solomaletravel.com Sign up for the Solo Male Traveler Newsletter here: Solo Male Travel...
Mar 11, 2021•18 min
In this episode, I wrap up my four-part series on Western Europe and my first trip overseas. I talk about the breath-taking Alps in Switzerland and my first encounter with beautiful Swiss-German girls, the best thing about Paris, and what I thought about driving on the left side of the road in England. If you've never been outside the U.S., France, Switzerland, and England are great places to go to first. Mentioned in this episode: Globus.com (Guided tours of Europe) ----------- If you're a guy ...
Feb 11, 2021•25 min
One of the most popular questions I get is where should I go? Usually, it depends on what you’re looking for. This week, I talk about Italy which should be on everyone’s travel list. You’ll hear my take on Rome, Florence, and Venice. Not an in-depth analysis, just my quick thought on these cities from 15 years ago. If you only take one international trip in your lifetime, you can’t go wrong with Italy. ----------- If you're a guy looking to travel when the world opens up again, check out my new ...
Feb 04, 2021•15 min
Part 2 of the Western Europe series. In this episode, I talk about my 10 days in Spain. You’ll hear about one of the best party cities in the world. Also, I talk about my experiences in Madrid, Granada, and Seville. Everything from siestas to bullfights. Spain seems to be on everyone’s travel list and it is well worth it. Also, if you're looking for somewhere to learn Spanish, Spain is my first choice. Previous Podcast Episodes mentioned: #27: The Best City in Spain for Girls ----------- If you'...
Jan 28, 2021•21 min
Not so solo travel this week. This is part 1 of a 4 part series of episodes about my first trip to Europe back in 2006. You'll hear about the pluses and minuses of traveling with an organized tour group. Also, you’ll hear about how lost I was before my first trip overseas. This is a helpful episode if you're looking to travel abroad for the first time. (When the Covid pandemic is over) Previous Podcast Episodes mentioned: #39 #40 #41 ----------- If you're a guy looking to travel when the world o...
Jan 21, 2021•19 min
In this episode, you'll finally hear about my five days in the incredible city of Moscow, Russia. I went back in May 2019, and as an American, I didn’t know what to expect. You’ll hear why I went to Moscow in the first place, what are the major tourist attractions, and of course, my thoughts on Russian girls. I also talk about the general feel of Moscow and what American city it is most similar to. As usual, there are some stereotypes that are completely off base. And yes, Russians do like Ameri...
Jan 07, 2021•20 min
Wishing everyone happy holidays and a happy new year! In this episode, you’ll hear a year-end review of the top episodes of Solo Travel with Derron. These seven are the most downloaded episodes of the podcast. I was not surprised at most of these popular episodes. Everything from the best lounge in Kyiv, Ukraine, to how solo travel improves your dating life made the cut. Thank you for your support this year! This episode is sponsored by Woodforklaw.com (my own law firm 🙂) ---- If you're a guy l...
Dec 31, 2020•12 min
In this episode, you’ll hear about my dated impressions of traveling overseas. Just two years ago, I acted like going to Croatia was like going to Yugoslavia in 1985. I was wrong, and you can learn from my comical mistakes. Also, you’ll hear about a great way of getting around town when you’re visiting a foreign city. Derronstravels.com ---- If you're a guy looking to travel when the world opens up again, check out my new site at: solomaletravel.com Sign up for the Solo Male Traveler Newsletter ...
Dec 17, 2020•9 min
In this episode, you’ll hear about why as a guy, you must be on Instagram if you want to meet girls. This episode may not age well because in two years there may be another dominant social media app. But for now, in 2020, Instagram is king. I talk about the number one reason you should be on Instagram (It may not be what you think). Also, You’ll hear about how dating has changed in only 10 years. Finally, while not directly related to solo travel, having a good IG will come in handy when you are...
Dec 04, 2020•17 min
In this episode, I talk about the worst traveling mishap I've experienced in 15 years of traveling. In almost 50 episodes of this podcast, I don't think I've shared the downsides of traveling. Well, this episode is one. Derronstravels.com ---- If you're a guy looking to travel when the world opens up again, check out my new site at: solomaletravel.com Sign up for the Solo Male Traveler Newsletter here: Solo Male Travel Instagram: instagram.com/solomaletravel If you like this podcast, please cons...
Nov 20, 2020•18 min
One cool thing about traveling is you'll have tons of stories and things to say when you get back. Unfortunately, you'll usually have too many stories. In this episode, you'll hear some tips about coming up with things to say to the question, "how was your trip?" You'll also hear tips about answers to other common questions from your friends and family. Finally, you’ll hear some of my opinions about the best places in the world to visit. Websites mentioned: Derronstravels.com ---- If you're a gu...
Nov 12, 2020•16 min
In this episode, you'll hear about the must-have apps that you should have on your phone when traveling. You may already know these, but if you don’t, everyone should have, Xe Currency, Google Translate, and WhatsApp on their phone. I also include a bonus for you. You'll learn about the Passport feature in Tinder Plus if you're a guy looking to meet girls. This is another episode that you'll want to come back to once travel is back to normal. Episode #32 mentioned: How To Use Dating Apps Correct...
Nov 05, 2020•18 min
In this episode, I talk about safety when traveling. Both physical safety and scam safety. You’ll hear about common scams girls try to pull, and why taxis will never be fair to tourists. You’ll also hear about situations to avoid to protect your physical safety. Also, do you know the number one safety risk to tourists? I talk about it in this episode. It may surprise you.
Oct 29, 2020•21 min
Spend all of your money! Yes, that’s right. In this episode, my best piece of advice is to spend all of the foreign currency you have and don’t come home with any leftover. You will also learn how and when to notify your bank you’re leaving the U.S. Also, you'll learn the best place to get money when you land somewhere (it is not the currency exchanges). Finally, you'll learn what's the best bank card to get for international travel. Using ATM in Prague video mentioned: Prague Atm ---- If you're...
Oct 22, 2020•14 min
The U.S. passport office has returned to its pre-Covid-19 response times. So now is a good time to review the U.S. passport process. Also, you'll hear about visas and the various levels of difficulty in getting one. You'll also learn about filling out European forms with the day first, month second, year third. Not like the U.S. month first, etc. Finally, you'll learn about the new European ETIAS requirement that starts in 2022. Websites mentioned: solomaletravel.com Episodes Mentioned: Ep 37: I...
Oct 15, 2020•20 min
Please don’t make the mistake that I made on my first trip to Europe. That was trying to fit everything I own into one huge suitcase. We are guys, we can pack light. In this episode, I talk about what you should pack on an international trip. I talk about the dilemma with shoes, the dilemma with wearing bulky stuff on the plane, and why you should hide a $100 bill somewhere. A bonus in this episode is I discuss whether girls like T-shirts or Suits. Websites mentioned: Solomaletravel.com Derronst...
Oct 08, 2020•16 min
This is one of the most important episodes of this podcast. All travelers have their favorite websites for flights, reviews, nightlife, etc. But there's one site that is on everyone’s list. That site is seat61.com. This is by far the best site for help with traveling by train. In this episode, you’ll learn about the site, the advantages of train travel, my own train travels, and the details you’ll find on seat61.com. When the world opens up again, come back to this episode, and be sure to bookma...
Oct 01, 2020•22 min
You don’t have to know much about international travel to know that before 2020, the U.S. passport could get you into almost any country. Well now, Americans can’t travel anywhere. In this episode, I talk about which countries are open to Americans (not many), some of the world's counties protocols, how safe planes are, and why I’m not traveling at the moment. Website mentioned: Solomaletravel.com/tips
Sep 24, 2020•18 min
Whether you’re about to take your first solo international trip or your 50th trip, you may have some anxiety. Not anxiety per se, but you might wonder if you should go or not. You might wonder if there something else you should be doing or spending your money on? In this episode, you'll hear practical tips on fighting those feelings. I also throw in what I think of mindset stuff, and how it doesn’t work with travel anxiety or meeting girls. Book mentioned: Vagabonding by Rolf Potts If you're a g...
Sep 17, 2020•14 min
In this episode, you will learn about when is the best time for guys to travel to Europe. Most travelers know that “shoulder season” is the best time of the year to travel. If you want reasonable prices, not too many crowds, and good looking girls, that is the time to travel. But, for guys, there's a specific month that's better than others if you're visiting Europe or Eastern Europe. If you're a guy looking to travel when the world opens up again, check out my new site at: solomaletravel.com Si...
Sep 10, 2020•10 min
"Sir, you must have your mask on in between drinks." In this episode, you are going to hear about what Las Vegas was like when I visited 3 weeks ago. Yes, casino security walked around making people wear masks in between drinks! I also discuss how things were at the Cosmopolitan, Paris, Venetian, the Miracle Mile mall at Planet Hollywood, and more. And, I answer the most frequent question I've received lately,... "should I go to Vegas now?" (in 2020) If you're a guy looking to travel when the wo...
Sep 03, 2020•12 min
In this episode, I talk about the chances of sitting quietly at the end of a bar in Stockholm, Sweden, and getting served. (zero!) The service culture in Europe is different, and it takes some getting used to. On a positive note, you can sit at a restaurant in Zagreb for 3 hours, and nobody will bother you. These things, along with different tipping rules, can be very confusing for an American tourist. This episode clears up everything. New Solo Male Travel site mentioned is here: solomaletravel...
Aug 27, 2020•12 min
