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Can you promote on r/solotravel?

Only in a dedicated thread Its rules send self-promotion to a dedicated thread, such as a weekly or pinned one. Promotion outside it is removed.

A place for all of those interested in solo travel to share their experiences and stories!

What its rules say about promotion

No self-promotional content.
Links to blogs/vlogs, clickbait, surveys, market research, fundraising campaigns and other self-promotional or commercial content will be removed. However, you can post links to non-commercial and genuinely personal content about your travels in the "General Chatter" thread.
All 15 rules of r/solotravel
  1. The Keyword Is "Solo"
    Posts must be related to solo travel, not just travel in general. No memes.
  2. Help create an inclusive environment
    r/solotravel has a zero-tolerance policy towards racism, sexism, bigotry, homophobia, harassment and gatekeeping. Rule-breaking posts and comments will be removed and repeat offenders may be banned. Posting about sex tourism is not permitted and is an immediately bannable offence.
  3. Frequently Asked Questions will be removed. Please search before posting.
    Chances are someone's asked your question before. Repetitive questions will be removed, or consult the Wiki for articles on common topics.
  4. No self-promotional content.
    Links to blogs/vlogs, clickbait, surveys, market research, fundraising campaigns and other self-promotional or commercial content will be removed. However, you can post links to non-commercial and genuinely personal content about your travels in the "General Chatter" thread.
  5. No pure image/video posts, polls, or standalone external links
    Pure image/video posts, polls, and standalone external links will be removed. However, we encourage photos in Trip Reports!
  6. Meetup posts and accommodation recommendations should be posted in the dedicated weekly thread
    Posts regarding meet-ups, requests for get-togethers, seeking travel partners, and seeking accommodation recommendations are only permitted in the weekly General Chatter, Meetup and Accommodation thread.
  7. Rants and Travel Victory Posts
    Rants or travel victory posts are only permitted in the weekly General Chatter, Meetup and Accommodation thread.
  8. Posts/comments suggesting, condoning, or seeking advice on illegal activities will be removed.
    This includes, but is not limited to: illegal drug use/trafficking, prostitution, illegal hunting, purchasing/carrying weapons, working without a visa, overstaying visas, bringing in illegal/restricted items.
  9. Low-effort posts/polls will be removed without warning.
    Do your own research; r/solotravel is not a free personal travel agent. Posts such as "Plan my trip" or "Is there anything to do" or "Where should I stay in...?" or "Vote on where I should go", as well as questions that can be answered immediately with Google, will be removed without warning. AI generated content is also not permitted.
  10. Give us specifics when asking for advice.
    Where you're starting, when you're going, what do you want to do, your budget, your interests and the like. When asking for travel advice, please try to include at least two of the following: budgets, itinerary, interests, what research you've already done. For visa questions, always include your citizenship.
  11. Trip reports are encouraged!
    If you need a template, you can find one here: https://www.reddit.com/r/solotravel/comments/cfxkr9/trip_report_template/?
  12. No unsolicited AMAs.
    Please contact the mod team if you are interested in holding an AMA.
  13. ChatGPT and other AI-generated content will be removed as spam.
    Generative AI content is not allowed on this subreddit. Posts and comments written by AI will be removed as spam. Repeated violations may result in a ban.
  14. Newbie, beginner, or anxiety posts.
    Standalone posts about getting started or navigating solo travel anxiety should be shared in the Weekly Common Room,.
  15. Medical or mental health questions
    Medical questions are best answered by a doctor or qualified health professional, not by random strangers on Reddit. Please see the Wiki for resources about solo travel and mental health.

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