Watching the turquoise waves roll over the gray shoreline, a perfect combination of fine white and black volcanic sand, I kept thinking to myself that if it were in Southeast Asia, this island would be crawling with tourists. This was the last week in October, still perfect beach weather, on the island of Niijima near […]
10 Questions Every Solo Female Traveler Gets Asked
Even though solo female travel is not as uncommon as it used to be, people are still fascinated with the concept, and a lot of times, quite confused too. Naturally a woman traveling alone raises a lot of questions, some of which keep coming up again and again. Whether you’re a woman who already travels […]
The Vegan’s Guide to New Orleans
When you think of New Orleans, delicious vegan food may not immediately jump to mind. Well, friends, allow me to bring good news: there is plenty of vegan food in the Big Easy and it is delicious! Here are a few of the best vegan options in New Orleans: The French Quarter: The French Quarter […]
What’s Dating Like for Women Who Travel?
“If you travel so much, what’s your dating life like?” I cannot tell you how often I get asked this question. Thankfully it seems to have replaced the dreadful, ‘so when are you going to settle down?’, though it means something similar. I suppose it’s a reasonable, though invasive, thing to wonder about. To my […]
You’ve Gotta See New Orleans’ Bywater
We need to talk about the Bywater neighborhood in New Orleans, you guys. The French quarter might be more famous but the Bywater is where it’s at in terms of art, culture, and quirky things to discover. It has the hipster elements that we all love from cities like Berlin or Oakland but with a […]