Solo woman in Jordan – Is it safe?
For years I had wanted to go to Jordan but couldn’t decide whether I’d travel there entirely solo (that is, independently) or join a group tour. My inclination is usually the former, but Jordan is […]
Archive for category: Solo travel
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Retrospective 2018 – 4 new countries and an anniversary!
Another year gone. I don’t know about you, but now that I’m in my 50s, entire years seem to disappear in the blink of an eye. In this retrospective 2018, I look back at what I […]
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My weird Thai monk story (first time in Bangkok)
In the winter of 1995, I travelled solo to Southeast Asia for the first time. The streets of Bangkok smelled of incense, diesel and charcoal cooking. Tuk-tuks whizzed by, and monks wrapped in orange robes […]
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Solo woman in Bosnia and Herzegovina – is it safe?
Despite its name, Bosnia and Herzegovina is a single country, which became independent from Yugoslavia after a referendum in 1992, leading to a four-year war. Physically, it’s a stunningly beautiful country with green mountains lapped […]
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“Non parlo l’italiano!” – Meeting locals in Puglia
I was waiting on platform #7 at Lecce’s train station when the train to Martina Franca pulled in. I had to blink a couple of times and make sure I was on platform 7 and […]
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An Italian expat explains what living in Taiwan is like
After spending 25 days in Taiwan, I found myself with more questions than answers. Since I didn’t speak the language, I couldn’t just ask locals I met in passing. My knowledge of the country felt […]
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Retrospective and highlights of 2017
The New Year is almost upon us, which means it’s time for my yearly retrospective. I like to take this time to remember where I’ve been and what I’ve done over the year that’s ending. […]
