Tips for traveling alone as a woman. I share advice for safety tips, female empowerment, and why every woman should feel comfortable and capable of exploring the world on her own. These solo female travel tips can apply to all people traveling alone, not just women!
I've learned more about myself in the past 12 months than in my 22 years. Not because I was hitchhiking, trying Singaporean Hainanese chicken rice for the first time, or hiking my way up a glacier in New Zealand. But because I was forced to stop. To think. To write. And frankly, there was nothing to do but be alone with my thoughts. And I don't want to romanticize or simplify - I saw more boredom and emotional reckoning during this time too.
Hostels are a standard among budget travelers. They are often inexpensive, located in city centers, and can provide great resources for sightseeing. Hostel's often have a communal atmosphere that makes…
Why do we write? I've recently come to love writing. I like to write down thoughts, goals, things I'm grateful for, and even to-do lists! Some people write for their…
Do you want to travel better on a budget? Take more advantage of the opportunities around you? Get out of your comfort zone? I already know that you're a badass…
If you're reading this, you probably love to travel. You probably love learning about new destinations, trying new foods, and connecting with local cultures that are different from your own.…
There's a special place in my heart for a good quote. No matter what mood I'm in, hearing or reading an uplifting saying can turn my attitude around. These '…
People ask me all the time how I feel so comfortable traveling alone. They tell me that I am really brave, and after hearing a story or two, they ask…
First time abroad? Wow! There are so many feelings that go along with being in another country for the first time. Excitement and nervousness. Freaking out; not knowing what to…
The first time I traveled abroad I was filled to the brim with excitement. I had just finished my last year of high school and I had made plans to…
“You are never given a dream without also being given the power to make it true. You may have to work for it, however.” - Richard Bach Everyone has a…