My Travel Blog
Tips, tricks and stories from a solo female's worldy travels.
The Best Two Weeks in Brazil for an Unforgettable Trip
Brazil: Why visit Brazil, you say? Being such an immense country (the world's fifth largest, actually), Brazil has so much to offer. From sensational beaches, street carnivals, world-famous architecture, tiny villages, the exotic Amazon, exciting nightlife (if that's...
More travel, more writing and more daydreaming
I want...More travel. More writing. More daydreaming. Though my mind constantly bubbles with unwritten stories, and I spend significant portions of my days writing, reading and dreaming about the seductive spell of foreign places, I have been negligent with actually...
Those days when you hate traveling
Traveling is a huge part of my past and my experiences shaped me into the person I am today. But – there are those days when everything seems to go wrong, days when I’m almost ready to throw in my travel towel and scream that I hate traveling. Sometimes, traveling just kind of sucks.
How to Spend One Week in Naxos, Greece
Naxos, the largest of the Cyclades islands in the Aegean Sea, treats visitors to its rich heritage, expansive and beautiful beaches, show-stopping views and yummy cuisine (even for vegetarians). The list is long for why I love Naxos. This special island has that...
The Best Travel-Friendly Beauty and Wellness Products
We love travel, but... it can take a toll on the body. Crowded airports, dry airplane air, early mornings, late nights, new foods + jet lag = UGH. Wellness woes on the road are tough. Never fear - I'm sharing some of my favorite travel-friendly skincare products,...
One Week Itinerary in Crete, Greece
Have two weeks to explore Greece? Lucky you! I spent two WONDERFUL, culture-soaked weeks enjoying the highlights of the islands of Crete and Naxos. Accompanied by my mom and fiance, we saw ancient treasures, roamed cobblestones soaked in age-old traditions, ate fresh...
The Best Travel Products for Seniors on the Go
Seniors and baby boomers (like you!) are traveling now more than ever. Trust me, I work for a popular senior travel company, so I'm rather an expert on offering the senior traveler advice on what to pack and what not to pack for river cruises, safaris, stays in London...
How to Plan the Perfect Sedona Weekend
Sedona in northern Arizona is one of the most beautiful places in the United States. Take its dramatic and vibrant landscape of vivid red rock formations, add in the endless hiking trails, world-renowned golf, a fantastic wine region and great food, and you have all...
The Ultimate Sedona to Grand Canyon Trip
Arizona is one of the most visited states in the States, so it’s no surprise that you’re looking for the perfect Arizona itinerary. Lucky you - I have the ultimate Sedona to Grand Canyon (plus a great side trip to Antelope Canyon) road trip itinerary that hits all the...
10 Travel Safety Products You Didn’t Know You Needed
Whether you're male or female, safety, especially while traveling solo, should be your number one priority. Having fun, traveling off the beaten path, meeting new people - yes, all good and great. But safety, my friends, is first and foremost. The truth is we live in...
20 Best Solo Travel Tips and Advice
Keep yourself healthy and safe- Solo travel strengthens your relationship with yourself. Time alone gives you space to reflect on your life, your goals, on what you’ve learned and how you’re feeling — allowing you to get to know yourself without distraction Okay, this...
Following your happy path
I'll admit. I'm super lucky. I traveled the world for nearly a decade. Granted — much of the time — I lived in New Zealand or Australia or Argentina, working and saving money to fund my travels. But, just living outside of my home country was pretty darn special. When...
Hiking in Patagonia – A Two-Week Visit to Southern Argentina
Patagonia is every hiker’s dreamscape. This fabled land — so vividly painted from the pages and experiences of Chatwin, Theroux and Darwin — spans two countries and over 400,000 square miles. From lush meadows to raging rivers, wild-flower carpets to wind-torn...
One Week in Portugal
A one-week journey from history-steeped Lisbon to medieval Óbidos and windswept Nazaré and on to the Douro Valley and colorful Porto.
Why traveling solo after 50 is life changing
Traveling solo as a woman over 50 will be life changing and fulfilling. And here’s why!
5 Fears Women Have About Solo Travel
Traveling alone as a woman is a unique experience and is achievable as long as you have encouragement and confidence.
Sailing to Tubuai, Tahiti
Sailing to Tubuai, one of the sister island’s that forms the southern boundary of French Polynesia, is a visual highlight of the South Pacific. The island features high cliffs, a multitude of caves and coves nestled along the coastline, and blue lagoons fringed by white beaches. This is the stuff dreams are made of.
Sailing to Niue
Niue is one of the world’s largest emerged coral atolls, a saucer shaped island formed from the basement of an isolated volcanic cone. Upon closer inspection, it’s massive and absolutely breathtaking – 64 kilometers in circumference and completely encircled by gorgeous, golden geological barriers.
What’s stopping you from traveling?
It’s easy to let our fears and anxiety about flying, terrorism, extreme weather, privacy wars and more prevent us from accomplishing our goals. As a result, many people are likely to never leave their home country and realize their dreams abroad. Don’t let that be you! What’s stopping you from taking your dream trip?
How to budget your travel dollars
Despite the overwhelming perception that travel is expensive, there are infinite resources available to reduce travel costs so you can travel cheaply on any budget. Simply follow a few savvy money-saving tips and learn how to budget your travel dollars.
