Venice: It’s V Nice
Four days spent solo traveling in Venice – what I expected is not at all what I found.
Europe
Getting Comfortable Out of My Comfort Zone: Solo Travel Lessons
Getting out of the routine to daily life is what makes long-term travel both exciting and exhausting. But what if it’s also great training for living?
In the Land of No Smiles: Finding Friendliness in Bulgaria
Bulgaria is beautiful – but the initial reception here seems as chilly as the November weather. How I learned that smiles aren’t everything, and why I’m getting to like traveling alone in Bulgaria.
The Best Time of Year to Visit Greece
Lower prices, lower crowds, and a whole lot less going on (for better or worse).
It’s (Literally) All Greek to Me: New Attempts at an Old Language
On knowing an ancient version of a modern language, and the challenges of a different alphabet.
Crete: Wild, Weird, Wonderful
Finding the beauty in the unexpected on Greece’s largest island – tiny cats, friendly locals, and too much incredible food.
Athens Antics: A Modern and Ancient City
Visiting Athens as a solo female traveler is heaven – friendly strangers, safe streets, excellent coffee. Just watch out for those scooters!
Santorini Solo Travel: A 5 Step Guide to Having Fun
How to have the time of your life traveling alone to Santorini, Greece: why it’s a top destination for solo female travel.
Akrotiri: The Ancient Atlantis on Santorini?
Santorini is a hot modern destination for travel – but the ancient mysteries of Minoan Akrotiri is more interesting to me than pool selfies and hot clubs.
I Capture the Castle: Staying in a Burgundy Chateau
Taking my own solo self on a romantic two-day stay in Burgundy chateau – leaning into the art of self-romance and eating all the cheese.