The Radar: Secret France, Retro Travel, How to Deal with Loneliness When Traveling Solo

• Get off the beaten path in France at one of these five destinations most have never heard of. [AirTreks]

• Go retro with a vintage travel experience. Lonely Planet recounts travel trends by the decade, then tells you how to replicate those trends in today’s world. [Lonely Planet]

• Traveling solo can be a great adventure, but what if you get lonely on the road? Here are seven tips to combat loneliness when traveling alone. [Travel Bite]

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