If you’re googling “Is Borneo safe for solo female travelers?” I’m going to guess two things: I went to Borneo solo for a river safari and I’ll say this: it was one of the safest solo trips I’ve done, but there are still some things (unexpectedly massive jungle leeches, rainforest weather, etc) you need to […]

Most of Europe’s most beautiful, historical sites are deeply entwined with religion, and religious tourism fatigue is real (at least for me). Seriously— another day in Europe, another 10 churches to see. But, Sagrada Familia Cathedral in Barcelona isn’t your grandmother’s church. My jaw literally dropped walking in! Its colorful towers and soaring spires create […]

Real talk, friend— solo travel is for everyone. And this comprehensive checklist for planning your first solo trip will help you do it with total confidence! Solo travel isn’t just for people whose friends/family don’t have the same schedules, same travel budget, same wants and needs for travel, or enjoy the same activities or pace […]

I remember hearing something years ago that truly changed my life: doing it scared is just as brave. That’s why I created this quick guide for how to get the courage to travel solo! Sometimes you just need a tiny bit of courage, or at least the knowledge that EVERYONE doing cool things is doing […]

Traveling solo is empowering— there’s nothing like the freedom of exploring the world at your own pace and on your own terms! But scams are as much a part of travel as anything else, and when you’re alone, you only have yourself to rely on to spot them. Let me tell you- it’s amazing how […]

Solo travel is the best travel. But if you’ve never done it before, you’re probably looking for tips for first-time solo travelers! I’m not going to waste your time talking about how freeing and empowering it is because if you’re here, I know you already appreciate it (even if you haven’t done it before) and […]