This time last year, I was down in Puerto Rico for the third time, to attend a conference I'd been one of the organizers for. I knew my next few days were going to be overwhelming so I booked myself a solo getaway to Culebra, one of Puerto Rico's two main barrier islands. I'd visited Vieques … [Read more...] about How to See Culebra, Puerto Rico
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Frequently Asked Questions on Solo Travel in South Africa
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
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