Although it’s been nearly a decade since I set off on my first solo trip, I still find myself answering the same tiresome questions whenever I travel alone: “Who are you travelling with?” “Are you...
Category: Lifestyle
5 Reasons You Will Make Friends for Life on a Group Tour
I always felt out of place in my hometown. Growing up in a small suburban city, I was expected to follow the same tried-and-tested path: go to school, get a job, start a family. But...
Tips For Senior Women Traveling Alone
Wanderlust doesn't diminish as the years clock up. If anything, it flourishes. Women over fifty are more adventurous, more curious, and keen to explore the world, even alone. Especially alone. Statistically more likely to travel...
The Best Facebook Groups for Solo Female Travelers
If you're a solo female traveler, Facebook is your greatest ally. Did you know there are hundreds of groups for solo female travelers – and pretty much every subject you could possibly imagine? They offer...
Your Guide to Astro-Tourism in Europe (Updated 2022)
On my trip to the Galapagos Islands, I spent every night on the top deck of our 20-passenger boat with my gaze fixated on the sky. This was the first time in years I’d seen...
Backpacking in Europe With Your Dog
For avid travellers who are also dog owners, bringing your beloved pup with you on your adventures has undoubtedly crossed your mind. Travelling with your dog can mean sharing some of the most meaningful experiences...
Best Travel Gifts for Eco-Warriors (Valentine’s Day 2021)
Many inspiring journeys have been taken by eco-warriors with sustainability top of mind, like bicycle rides through Europe, train- and bus-hopping voyages, and tours with agencies that focus on sustainability and conservation. If you're looking...
New Travel Trends, 2020 Edition
It won't come as a surprise that many of the new travel trends for 2020 are eco-friendly, sustainable and carbon neutral. There's no question about it, travel is changing – for the simple reason that...
How Tour Operators Are Combating Overtourism
With natural attractions crippling under the weight of oppressive crowds, protestors taking to the streets of cities like Venice and Barcelona, and overcrowding becoming a matter of life and death on Mount Everest, it’s easy...
Learning Vacations: 5 Holidays That Will Make You Smarter
Have you ever come home from a vacation wishing you’d done more? And when I say “more,” I’m not referring to FOMO-induced activities like collecting another passport stamp or checking another “must-see” sight off your...