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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.

Opera on the Cheap in Paris: What You Need to Know

February 23, 2023October 19, 2018 by Kathleen O'Donnell

Going to see an opera in Paris is an unmissable experience – if you can afford it. But if you’re prepared, you can watch opera for just €5 with some easy tips.

Categories How To’s, France Tags art, budget travel, culture, France, opera, solo female travel 4 Comments

Minimalist Travel Essentials: A Year With a 35L Backpack

December 11, 2024October 17, 2018 by Kathleen O'Donnell
Solo female traveler with backpack for long-term travel

Packing super-light is tough for anyone, especially a clotheshorse like me. But it’s freeing and worth the effort.

Categories How To’s Tags budget travel, minimalism, packing, solo female travel 1 Comment

Beauty and the Backpack: What I Took With Me

March 25, 2025October 10, 2018 by Kathleen O'Donnell
Solo female traveler in front of a mirror in Paris apartment

How do I look like a human (sometimes even a glamorous one) on the road for a year with just a tiny backpack?

Categories How To’s Tags beauty, packing, solo female travel Leave a comment
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