Hey ladies! I’m so excited to announce that over the past few months, I’ve been working on a new and improved version of Conquering Mountains: How to Solo Travel the World Fearlessly. I wrote the first version of the book after three years of traveling the world solo, visiting five continents on my own. It’s the […]
Nusa Lembongan: An Insider’s Guide
If Bali feels a bit hectic and you’re aching for some time on quiet beaches, or a surf break that isn’t full of other surfers, take a look at Nusa Lembongan, just a 30-minute ferry ride away from Bali, Indonesia. Full of hidden coves, perfect sunset spots, lovely guesthouses, and boutique resorts, Nusa Lembongan is […]
5 Days on Siargao Island, Philippines
Siargao in the Philippines is a water-lover and general adventurer’s dream. A surfer’s paradise with a playful soul to it, it’s also a place that evolves a lot as one travels through it. I spent about a week there, and while I could easily do a month, most of us can’t devote that much time […]
The Seven Stages of Solo Traveling
Over the past few months I’ve been traveling alone again in Southeast Asia, completely winging it, not on any paid projects or assignments, and without any itineraries. It’s been a return to the root of my travels, and one that’s been amazingly enriching, leading me to some of my best adventures and most story-worthy experiences […]
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 […]