Take a Walk: How to Sort Out Your Life On Foot on Hadrian’s Wall
I spent 7.5 days walking across Britain: 84 miles from coast to coast along the ancient Roman emperor Hadrian’s Wall, sorting out my life and future.
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Beautiful Decay: The Perils of Perfection and Overtourism
Shiny perfect crowded places feel like Disneyland to me – not my ideal trip as a solo female traveler. Here’s why I preferred Hercegovina and Budapest to Dubrovnik and why decay can be beautiful.
Why Solo Travel in Greece is Wonderful
I spent six weeks this year traveling solo as a woman in Greece – why I loved it and why I hate to say goodbye.
Far and Away: Visiting Australia
Being an American solo traveler in Australia is like looking at a filtered version of my own country. I’ve never been further away but I’m back in a land of brunch and car culture.
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!
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.