Traveling to another country can be intimidating as a solo female traveler, especially if you haven’t done it before. Of course, many things can happen throughout your trip and if you’re not ready, then you may simply end up ruining…
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A GUIDE FOR SOLO FEMALE TRAVEL SAFETY
An increasing number of people are traveling solo, and women are leading the trend. I’m not talking about the food-tripping, barhopping kind of travels; it’s the type that involve lots of climbing, walking, and trekking. Just type in “solo female travel” on…
A GUIDE TO FEMALE TRAVEL IN INDIA
With people coming from various ethnic, cultural, linguistic, historical and religious backgrounds, India is a diverse country. To top it all, a large chunk of the population is English speaking which makes it really easy for visitors to communicate. Contrary…
LADIES WE LOVE: KRISTIN ADDIS OF BE MY TRAVEL MUSE
Ladies We Love is a monthly interview series with women from around the world that provide us with inspiration through their travels and personal stories. This week we got to know travel writer Kristin Addis of Be My Travel Muse….
SOLO FEMALE TRAVEL IN PAKISTAN
Pakistan is not a common destination for a solo female traveler. Visas can be difficult to obtain and most governments have strongly advised against travel there. Visas can only be obtained from the embassy in your country of origin, so…
LESSONS LEARNED WHEN I HIKED TO MACHU PICCHU & DIDN’T REACH THE TOP
We often plan and travel with a destination in mind. But traveling is in the journey, not the end. Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu taught me that. In this article I share my first attempt at hiking to…
TRAVELING SOLO IN ANTARCTICA
Many women fear the idea of traveling solo, they worry that it is unsafe, lonely and boring. But did you know that you can travel to Antarctica on your own without all these fears? On my latest trip I was…
A GUIDE TO SOLO FEMALE TRAVEL IN UZBEKISTAN
The history of Uzbekistan is inseparably linked with the ancient caravan route known worldwide as the Great Silk Road. Major cities of Uzbekistan are the pearls of the Great Silk Road. Located in Central Asia, Uzbekistan has been the destination of…
A SOLO FEMALE TRAVEL GUIDE FOR GUATEMALA
With its endless volcano views, picturesque landscapes, and lush mountains, Guatemala is one of the most beautiful countries I have ever been to. Unfortunately, because of its reputation in the media as a nation filled with gang and drug-related violence,…
12 ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR SOLO TRAVELLERS
Travelling solo is certainly an experience. A lot of blogs online promote solo travel in line with the way most things are portrayed online – only talking about the positives and never acknowledging the negatives. It’s easy to see why…
5 TIPS FOR FEMALE TRAVELLERS IN MOROCCO
A couple of weeks before I was due to depart for Marrakech, my excitement turned into anxiety. I had overheard from someone that Morocco wasn’t a safe place for a woman traveller, and, being a natural worrier, really freaked out….
IS SOLO FEMALE TRAVEL SAFE IN CAIRO?
It was the early 1990’s, a magazine cover with The Great Sphinx was resting on a table. The photograph carried me away into the mystery of ancient Egypt. Closing my eyes, I could see humans gazing at the sunset while…