Solo Travel with Derron

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 o...

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....

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...

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’l...

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 th...

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. 

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'...

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...

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 episod...

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 y...

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: Solomaletrave...

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 d...

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 Europ...

"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 questio...

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 tou...

In this week's episode, I discuss “pipelineing” and “Sampling.” For the uninitiated, these are terms for meeting girls overseas. I discuss the best way to use online dating apps. If you're looking for someone to show you around a city you've never been in, then dating apps will help you. I also share my wonderful Ukrainian tour guide’s information if you plan on going to Ukraine aft...

You’re definitely in Russia, but you’ll feel more like you’re in California or maybe Sweden in this Russian city. In this episode, I discuss the artistic and cultural hub of Russia known as Saint Petersburg. The moniker, “The Venice of the North” is an appropriate title for this Russian city. With incredible sights such as the Hermitage Museum, St. Isacc’s Cathedral, and the Church of the Saviour...

In this episode, I discuss the best ways to get cheap flights. I talk about how you can fly almost anywhere in the world for around $600. However, flying on the cheap isn't easy. You'll have early morning flights, 10-hour layovers, and sometimes you'll even have to change airports. Finally, I talk about the "ITA Matrix," flight search engine, and if you know about it, you&...

In this episode, I talk about the point of this entire podcast. The benefit you can get from subscribing to this podcast. I talk about how I just want to give you answers and tips because I'm a lawyer by profession. I'm used to giving advice. I'm not used to telling entertaining stories. This episode also discusses how women travel solo more than men. And, I talk about why existing...

Today, I'm telling you about the incredible city of Budapest, Hungary. Guys know Budapest's reputation for adult entertainment, so I talk about the attractiveness level of the girls here. There are incredible sights to see in this enchanting city. Also, some tips on where to stay, a cool bar, and the best place to view the Hungarian Parliament Building. And, if it's overcast when yo...

In this episode, I share what is the coolest city in Spain. In addition to the usual commentary on the beautiful girls in Seville, Spain, I talk about a few other issues in the travel community. For example, you'll hear why trying to visit every country in the world is ridiculous. Also, I discuss Seville's authenticity and the controversial bullfights. Every single guy should visit Sevil...

In this episode, I shine a light on the amazing enchanting city of Prague, Czech Republic. If you want to visit Eastern Europe, Prague is a great place to start (Although Czech is considered Central Europe). As usual, I talk about the girls in Prague, the sights, and where you should stay when you visit. You'll understand Prague is a modern city, but you definitely feel like you're out o...

In this episode, you’ll learn about the city of Baku, Azerbaijan. You’ll hear everything from how I discovered this city, to where to stay, and where’s the fun part of town. And as usual, commentary on the girls in Baku and how they compare to the girls in Budapest, Hungary. Find out about some of the wonderful sights in this enchanting destination.    Site mentioned: Derronstravels.com 

One popular question I often get is how can I afford to travel. In this episode, you will learn how to make money online. I’m not an expert, but I do it, and it's definitely possible. This episode is for my fellow Generation X'rs who don’t know internet money is possible. Any internet money you make is for your flights, hotels, and other solo travel-related expenses.   My Travel Site men...

As a solo traveling man, you probably want to meet girls. In this episode, I’m throwing my hat into the Looks, Status, Money, Game debate. Since borders are still closed throughout the world, this will be less about travel and more about meeting girls. By the way, the worst trait is money, but the best is a bit more complicated. Tune in to find out what most good looking girls like. Book Mentioned...