I’m often asked how I afford to travel as much as I do. First, let me say that my travel is self-funded. I don’t have rich parents. I’m not secretly dating an Arabic prince or a Chinese real estate mogul. I didn’t cash out of options from a successful start-up. I’m a normal person who […]
Often, when I tell people I enjoy traveling solo, I get incredulous looks. “Don’t you get lonely?” they ask, “How do you make friends?” I’ve found that it’s almost easier to make friends while traveling compared to making friends back home. When you’re in the comfort of your hometown with your established circle of friends, it can […]
Once, within the span of 1.5 years, I crossed the Pacific Ocean no less than 10 times. On the first of those journeys, I was so exhausted and sleep-deprived that I walked full speed into a glass door. Since then, I’ve learned a thing or two about how to lessen the pain of long-haul flights. […]
I hate that this is a topic that requires its own post but despite how far women’s rights have come in the past century, we still have a long way to go. I also hate that, before I plan a new travel destination, I have to Google “Is ____________ safe for solo female travelers?” But […]