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All my most practical posts about how to travel alone as a woman, live and work abroad as a digital nomad, and much more in one convenient place. No fluff here – just advice based on my real life experiences and the mistakes I’ve made so you don’t need to do the same.

What Not to Pack For a Year of Travel: 5 Things I Didn’t Need

March 20, 2025January 8, 2020 by Kathleen O'Donnell
Solo female traveler with backpack

In my year of travel, my packing space was very limited. So I quickly discovered all the things I could live without – despite what many travel bloggers tell you.

Categories How To’s Tags backpacking, packing Leave a comment

Long Term Travel Packing List: 10 Absolute Essentials

March 1, 2025December 18, 2019 by Kathleen O'Donnell

Packing for a year of travel was tough – and there were a few things I found I couldn’t live without. Here are the 10 things I loved and used and needed.

Categories How To’s Tags backpacking, beauty, long term travel, packing Leave a comment

Hiking Hadrian’s Wall Solo: How I Did It

April 1, 2025October 30, 2019 by Kathleen O'Donnell
Solo female traveler at the end of the Hadrian’s Wall walk in England.

At the end of my year of solo female travel, I took to the fields and walked along Hadrian’s Wall from one coast of England to another. It kept me calm and sane in a time of change and endless questions.

Categories How To’s, United Kingdom Tags England, solo female travel, walking 2 Comments

How to Take Pictures When You Travel Alone

March 1, 2025October 24, 2019 by Kathleen O'Donnell
Solo female traveler in Burgundy village France

Taking great pictures for Instagram – we all love it, but it’s harder when you’re traveling alone. So use a few sneaky strategies to get those selfies and give yourself lasting reminders of your trip.

Categories How To’s Tags photography, solo travel 1 Comment

A Survival Guide to Budget Airlines for Bougie 30-somethings

December 11, 2024April 30, 2019 by Kathleen O'Donnell
Crete Greece storm in the sea

Budget airlines like RyanAir, AirAsia, and Scoot have tempting prices, but it can be a challenge to stay comfortable on the flight. Here are tips and tricks I use to avoid excess fees and have a non-terrible trip.

Categories How To’s Tags backpacking, budget travel, solo female travel 4 Comments

Feel Your Fear: Meditations on Traveling Alone

February 24, 2023March 29, 2019 by Kathleen O'Donnell

On this long solo travel journey of mine, I’m taking some time out to learn to meditate in Thailand, to sit with my fear and my racing mind and find a little stillness.

Categories How To’s Tags meditation, Southeast Asia, Thailand, yoga Leave a comment

The Best Time of Year to Visit Greece

February 27, 2025November 18, 2018 by Kathleen O'Donnell
Solo female traveler on a beach in Crete Greece at sunset

Lower prices, lower crowds, and a whole lot less going on (for better or worse).

Categories Greece, How To’s Tags ancient history, budget travel, Greece, solo female travel 1 Comment

The Hostel Survival Guide for the Over-30 Solo Female Traveler

February 24, 2023November 11, 2018 by Kathleen O'Donnell
Hostel room for solo female travelers in Athens Greece

I love staying in hostels – as a solo female traveler, it’s easy to meet people in a safe and welcoming environment. Here’s how to pick one you’ll love and get a great night’s sleep in a dorm.

Categories How To’s, Solo Female Travel Tags backpacking, budget travel, hostels, solo female travel Leave a comment

How to Enjoy Eating Alone While Traveling Solo

March 13, 2025November 6, 2018 by Kathleen O'Donnell
Soufflé and a glass of red wine at a chateau restaurant in Burgundy France

Going out to eat alone can be intimidating, but it can also fun (and a power move). Here’s how to do it when you’re traveling alone.

Categories How To’s, Solo Female Travel Tags food, solo female travel, solo travel 2 Comments

Santorini Solo Travel: A 5 Step Guide to Having Fun

February 24, 2023October 30, 2018 by Kathleen O'Donnell
Solo female traveler against the white buildings of Santorini Greece

How to have the time of your life traveling alone to Santorini, Greece: why it’s a top destination for solo female travel.

Categories How To’s, Greece Tags female travel, Greece, Santorini, solo travel 2 Comments
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