Let’s be honest, Bora Bora with its exclusive overwater bungalows isn’t known for being cheap. French Polynesia, the island nation it’s part of, is many things including remote, pristine, beautiful, and truly special – but not at all cheap. That said, I’m spent years bootstrapping my way around the globe, finding budget ways to enjoy […]
14 Creative Staycation Ideas
One of the big takeaways from the pandemic is that being able to travel, especially internationally, is not always a given. Not only can the costs of traveling to faraway places rack up, but when there’s a global pandemic, it becomes even more out of reach. Beyond that, there are a variety of other reasons […]
Everything You Need to Know About Solo Female Travel
In September 2012, I found myself shaking in my shoes, carry-on backpack strapped to me, one-way ticket in hand, ready to board a plane that would take me to Bangkok. It was exhilarating and terrifying at the same time, and in the months and years that have followed, those butterflies are still there when I board […]
How to Plan a Trip in 7 Steps
Planning a solo trip can be a stressful experience, especially if you are doing it for the first time. Having planned literally hundreds of solo trips over the course of nine years, I have now mastered a failure-proof formula that makes sure I have a successful trip on which I don’t get scammed, save as […]
10 Tips for Solo Female Travel in Dubai
This guest post is by Monica Chapon, a California-based desert enthusiast. Exploring the Middle East can often feel intimidating for travelers, and even more so for solo women. While I personally love to travel throughout this region, I can certainly understand the hesitancy! This is a very misunderstood part of the world, and it isn’t always […]