Lately I’ve been reflecting on the last 6 1/2 years of solo traveling around the world, and thinking about what the true best adventures were that I’d had on my own. With almost my entire life over that time devoted to wandering, there have been so many experiences that were enriching, mind-boggling, and sometimes world […]
How to Make Your (Economy) Long Haul Flights More Comfortable
How can you make a long haul flight more comfortable if you’re in economy? It may seem like mission impossible, but these tips will help you to get more rest and feel more invigorated when you land so that you can get to exploring. The following are some of my best tips along with some […]
How to Gently Tell Someone You’d Rather Travel Alone
So you’ve planned out an amazing trip and have every intention of doing it solo. You excitedly talk about it with someone else and the unexpected happens: they invite themselves along. Now you might love this person, or at least want to keep peace with them, but you know that you want to do this […]
Can Introverts be Extroverted Travelers?
I have a confession to make. It might sound like an oxymoron, and maybe it is, but I am a total homebody who also loves traveling the world, seeing new things, and meeting new people. Confused? Yeah, me too. See in my 20s, I was incredibly extroverted. I would get bored as hell sitting at […]
The Perfect California Deserts Road Trip Itinerary
What comes to mind when you picture vacationing in California? Is it the dazzling lights of Hollywood, the Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco, or the stunning Pacific Coast Highway? These are all incredible things to see in their own right, but there’s another adventure that many overlook: The deserts. Deserts comprise 25% of the state, […]