The FAQ series is here to answer your burning questions about what it’s really like to travel certain areas solo or as a female. In this case, it’s South Africa, where I traveled for nearly a month in 2019. Some destinations are well trodden on the backpacker trail, while others require a bit more … [Read more...] about Frequently Asked Questions on Solo Travel in South Africa
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Frequently Asked Questions on Solo Travel in Australia
It's been almost a decade since my life-changing trip to Australia, but I still answer questions about my experience there constantly. I traveled almost completely solo, apart from a few periods with my then-boyfriend and on a group tour. It's not considered to be a "dangerous" place or all that … [Read more...] about Frequently Asked Questions on Solo Travel in Australia
Vignettes of Travel Friendships
We've just met 24 hours ago, but it feels like decades. This group of people from all corners of the globe have become my immediate friends. We sit around sharing stories from our travels. And despite not knowing each other's last names, birthdays, or childhood pets, we connect with our shared … [Read more...] about Vignettes of Travel Friendships
Frequently Asked Questions on Solo Travel in Central America
The FAQ series has been popular, so today I'm going to answer your burning questions about what it’s really like to travel certain areas solo or as a female. In this case, it's Central America, where I traveled for a few weeks in 2017. Some destinations are well tread on the backpacker trail, while … [Read more...] about Frequently Asked Questions on Solo Travel in Central America
Kindness of Strangers: Lost in Flores
The trip wasn't going how I imagined. It had been full of ups and downs, literal highs atop a volcano, and lows at Lake Atitlan. It started off with a fight with my sister, who I had traveled to see. But after we parted ways, I decided to make the best of the trip that I had already shelled out my … [Read more...] about Kindness of Strangers: Lost in Flores