Which island in Hawaii is the best to visit? Which one, if you’re short on time, is going to give you exactly what you’re looking for? I’ve spent time on every visitable island in Hawaii, and the only thing I know for sure is that they’re all quite different. That’s why I’m writing this post […]
The Best Galapagos Islands Cruise for Solo Travelers
The finch eyes me as it inches closer, bouncing around ever nimble and effortlessly. One of Darwin’s muses when he visited the Galapagos, I’m delighted that this little bird is choosing to be so close to me. Anywhere else I would have assumed that it had been fed by careless humans, but not on remote […]
Overtourism in the U.S. – Alternatives to 6 of the Most Popular Destinations
Overtourism is a somewhat new term these days, used to describe the influx of travelers around the globe, particularly congregating in certain spots. Unfortunately, this day in age has brought its own unique set of challenges regarding travel, and if we don’t begin focusing on the effects our travel has on the places we visit, […]
15 Life-Changing Adventures for Solo Female Travelers
Lately I’ve been reflecting on the last 6 1/2 years of solo traveling around the world, and thinking about what the true best adventures were that I’d had on my own. With almost my entire life over that time devoted to wandering, there have been so many experiences that were enriching, mind-boggling, and sometimes world […]
The Best Los Angeles Weekend Getaways (from a Local)
Each and every summer since I began my nomadic lifestyle six years ago, there’s no question where I’ll return to: Greater Los Angeles, the place where I grew up. The weather is perfect, I’m never bored, and of course, it’s home. It’s a funny thing, since leaving I’ve become more and more interested in the […]