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.
Stuck in the Middle: Halfway Through a Year of Solo Travel
Six months on the road as a solo female traveler – what I’ve learned, what I’ve loved, my favorite solo travel destinations, and what I’ve missed too.
Thai Temples and Travails: Finding Stillness in Chaos
Traveling alone as a woman in Thailand can be overwhelming – the heat, the traffic, the noise. But the temples here are peaceful refuges to turn to when the burnout gets to you.
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!