Germany is the fairytale castle capital of the world. This is a bold claim, I know, as there’s tough competition from all over Europe and beyond. However in the place where fairytales were born (Brothers Grimm, anyone?) with castles that inspired Disney, it’s hard to think of a more magical place. Germany also has volume […]
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13 Things to Remember When You Land in a New Country
The first few moments that you spend in a new country can really set the tone for how your experience is going to be. Often, the arrivals hall of an airport is one of the most hectic parts of the journey – a place where it’s easy to fall victim to a scam, or alternatively, […]
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 Truth About Naysayers
Lately I’ve been meeting more solo female travelers on the road (yay!), and asking about their stories. I love learning what motivates someone to travel alone, whether it’s the freedom, the desire to heal, or because it’s just the best way to travel. Ever. Though they obviously decided to make their dreams a reality, during […]
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 […]