After journeying across the world for the last decade, mostly by myself, I’ve ticked off over 60 countries from my solo-travel bucket list. Not every place I’ve been to is great for solo travelers, but there are some that stand out as the safest for women to travel in. These are the countries that felt […]
Northern Vs. Southern California – Which is Better?
Northern vs. Southern California – what’s the difference, and which one truly reigns supreme? It’s a debate — a rivalry if you will — that is hotly contested by those of us born and bred in California. The two (or three, I’d argue), parts of the state are distinct from one another in so many […]
Is FareDrop Worth It? I Tested It to Find Out
Is FareDrop worth it? I’ve been using the Global Pro for several months now, and friends, I have thoughts. The following is everything you need to know before choosing to pay for the annual membership. What is FareDrop? FareDrop is an airline fare deal finder that functions as an app, website, and/or email newsletter. You […]
20 MUST KNOW Azores Tips – Your Ultimate Guide
1. The Azores are a Green, Volcanic Landscape The Azores struck me with how lush they were. From the far eastern islands to the western ones, they were an intense green I’d only otherwise seen in Ireland and New Zealand, mixed with dramatic volcanic landscape I’d only seen in Iceland and the Faroe Islands, plus […]
How to Get to and Around the Azores in Portugal
The Portuguese Azores are located in the true middle of nowhere. Far from any other land masses, this collection of nine volcanic islands is in the Atlantic Ocean between North America and Europe. The far western island of Flores serves as Europe’s most Western point. How do you get to them? And once there, how […]