It was November of 2018 when I was sitting next to a handsome stranger around a campfire outside of Etosha National Park in Namibia. I’d noticed him earlier in the lobby but assumed he was part of a couple. Not many people solo travel through this desert country. But G is not your typical traveler. […]
Why Every Woman Should Travel Alone
Solo traveling made me the braver, more confident, smarter woman I am today. I would not be who I am without having seen the Milky Way on the other side of the world, alone and enchanted. I was a shy child, without much confidence. I wasn’t born the person who now solo hikes and has […]
50 Quotes By Women About Solo Travel and Bravery
When we’re busy with the tasks of our day-to-day life, it can be hard taking the time to reflect. Being a solo female traveler makes it that much harder—looking for the next big adventure doesn’t exactly lend the opportunity for moments of stillness. But inevitably we all get to a point where we could use […]
22 Days with Whales
The waves that day had been fierce, the current strong, and the searches had mostly been busts all morning. The wild humpbacks we sought are the gentlest giants I’ve ever met – aware of their bodies and dancing through the water so effortlessly, in ways few animals can. Captain Onoi’s coffee brown eyes widened as […]
The Best Motivational Podcasts
Podcasts have become my jam over the past few years. Whether I’m cooking dinner, cleaning up, driving, walking, etc., having a free treasure trove of goodness to keep me informed and motivated is key. There are thousands of podcasts out there that can teach us all kinds of new skills, tell wonderful stories, or educate […]