Sometimes traveling alone as a woman in Europe involves a lot of window-shopping: picking out the outfits I’d wear in the glamorous lives I invent for myself in Greece, Venice, and Ireland.
I spent six weeks this year traveling solo as a woman in Greece – why I loved it and why I hate to say goodbye.
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.
Being sick isn’t fun at the best of times – and it’s a whole other level when you’re traveling alone and throwing up in filthy hostel bathrooms.
Traveling alone as a woman, the newness of each country can be overwhelming – how do I cross the street and pay for a smoothie and get on this bus?
Traveling alone is tough, sometimes. But it’s also a powerful way to discover what you truly love – art, war museums, cats? Or hiking, if you’re not me. Why solo travel is transformational.
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.
Lower prices, lower crowds, and a whole lot less going on (for better or worse).
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.
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.