This post was written by Ashley Yap, BMTM’s Malaysia-based writer. Gross national happiness over gross national product. The world’s first carbon-negative nation. Bhutan is a mysterious land of just over 700,000 people that seems to be doing things right. Nestled in the Himalayas, sandwiched between two of the biggest countries in the world — China […]
Is South America Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
From the mountains of Patagonia to the Amazon rainforest that straddles four different countries, South America is vast, varied, and enchanting. But is it appropriate for solo female travelers? Is it safe? Having spent nearly 3 months on the continent, parts of it completely on my own, this is everything I learned about traveling alone […]
Is Guatemala Safe? One Solo Female Traveler’s Experience
After having visited it a few times, Guatemala became one of my favorite countries in Latin America, because of its rich culture, friendly atmosphere, and insane natural beauty. Being a super affordable destination, it’s quite popular among backpackers, and it’s easy to stretch your dollar far here. That being said, Guatemala has a difficult historical […]
41 Ways to Stay Safe While Traveling Alone As A Woman
One of the most common emails I get from solo female travel hopefuls is in regards to safety. Maybe you’re worried that being alone will make you a target, your friends and family are telling you that you’re being irresponsible by going out into this big and scary world on your own, or your own inner-voice is […]
My Honest Experience with Faye Travel Insurance
Is Faye Travel Insurance worth using? With so many companies out there, how do you pick the right one? This is my first hand experience buying, filing a claim, and getting reimbursed with Faye on my most recent trip to Japan. I decided to purchase Faye for my most recent trip to Japan, and they […]