Solo woman in Mexico
Mexico has suffered some bad press in recent years. Many people now just dismiss it as a holiday destination with blanket statements such as “it’s too dangerous”, or “a lot of people get murdered there”, […]
Archive for category: Solo travel
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My scariest travel story
I wasn’t raped, kidnapped, or robbed. What happened to me on February 13, 2005, was both more mundane and more unexpected. I was in the small town of Puerto Iguazu, Argentina, and three weeks into […]
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10 ways to stay alone on a solo trip
Many first-time solo travellers worry that they will feel lonely during their trip. As someone who has traveled solo more times than I can remember, I want to assure you that travelling solo is not […]
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2014 travel recap: 10 countries, 4 continents
2014 was my first full year of travel blogging and I covered quite a bit of ground. I spent exactly 26 weeks travelling this year (more than any other year since 1997) visiting a total […]
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Solo woman in Turkey
Is it pleasant and safe for a woman to travel alone in Turkey? I had heard various good things about Turkey over the years. Apparently the people were friendly, the food was great, and the […]
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Why I hate shopping
Since I promote my blog as a website for women who love to travel, and given the stereotype that women love to shop, this may not be the best place to write about my hate […]
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The guides must be crazy
Have you ever had a tour guide that wasn’t quite up to snuff? Whether you’re going on a 3-week or 3-hour tour, you rarely get to choose your guide. Yet, a tour guide can make […]
