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
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The Kindness of Strangers: An Overnight Bus in Turkey
Earlier this year, I pitched this story to a publication about chance encounters with people on our travels. While it wasn't published, I wanted to share it here because I think it's important to remind ourselves of the good in the world. This is the first in a series about the kindness of strangers … [Read more...] about The Kindness of Strangers: An Overnight Bus in Turkey
Things That Are Better As a Solo Traveler
If you travel solo, as I do, there are certainly ups and downs. Sometimes things get awkward, lonely and difficult. There are long bus rides, travel illnesses, lost bookings and plenty of mishaps. But there are a lot of things that are better as a solo traveler. These are the things you have a hard … [Read more...] about Things That Are Better As a Solo Traveler
Awkward Moments as a Solo Traveler
There are so many great things about traveling alone. It leaves you open to possibilities, changes in your plans and new friendships. It teaches you a lot about how you handle situations and what you're capable of. Some of my most rewarding travel experiences have been when I was solo. But there … [Read more...] about Awkward Moments as a Solo Traveler
Frequently Asked Questions on Solo Travel in Southeast Asia
After writing the post on questions about solo travel in Turkey, I decided to make this a series to answer your burning questions about what it's really like to travel certain areas solo or as a female. In this case, I was traveling Southeast Asia with my sister, but many of the questions still … [Read more...] about Frequently Asked Questions on Solo Travel in Southeast Asia