When I thought of hiking in South America, my mind previously went straight to Patagonia’s glaciers and dramatic mountains. Then I visited Peru and that all changed. With it’s dramatic landscape and various regions and options for trekking, I came to realize that Peru might just be the hiking capital of South America. There are […]
Solo Female Travel Stories: Somto from Nigeria
Welcome back to our bimonthly celebration of women who travel solo, showing that solo female travelers come from all kinds of backgrounds and have many unique stories to share. Today I’ve invited Somto, originally from Nigeria, to share her story about being a solo female traveler, the difficulties she has faced as a woman of […]
The Best Places to Visit in Malaysia: A Full Itinerary
When I backpacked around Southeast Asia back in 2013, I had low expectations for Malaysia – it was not the most popular or talked about stop on the Banana Pancake Trail. However, Malaysia ended up having so much to offer, it baffles me why it’s not as hyped a backpacking destination as its neighbors. Malaysia […]
Meet the 16-Year-Old Girl Who Travels the World: Réka, 3 Years Later
A few years ago, I interviewed an Australian girl who was at that time, traveling around the world with her family while getting her education from School of Life. At 13 years old, she exuded a maturity and confidence that blew me away. Since then I’ve featured many other female travelers from all walks of […]
Solo Female Travel Stories – See, a Hitchhiker from Malaysia
Welcome to another fabulous solo female travel story! With this column it is my aim to show that solo female travelers come from all corners of the earth and from all kinds of backgrounds, so you’re not just hearing from the same white American girl all the time! Today I want to share the story […]