Take A Solo Journey
Traveling solo is the best way to find yourself. And make new friends.
A collection of solo travel guides, tips, stories and adventures compiled during the last decade of my life….with more to come. I prefer traveling alone and am still doing it to this day, even as I type this. Why? Because it is so much harder to make local friends and experience the real authentic culture if you are walking around with other foreigners, compared to if you are walking around by yourself. Sure, the occasional romantic getaway is great, but most of the time stumbling around clueless by yourself is the best way to dive headfirst into a new country. (At least for me.)
Solo Travel Tips & Tricks For Your Backpacking Adventure
Hiking Solo – Here Is All You Need To Know
Hiking can be a great way to get away from the city noise and to spend some quality time with friends. But, it can also be a great solo activity….
Accommodation in Hong Kong for $15 USD or Less
Normally Hong Kong is not perceived as a cheap holiday destination. However, it can be. Budget travellers from around the world come to Hong Kong to get a new stamp…
Best Destinations for Solo Female Travelers
Traveling alone can always be a challenge and a daunting experience — especially for solo female travelers. The sense of nervousness can be heightened when you are a female wandering…
How Long-Term Travel Ruins Your Life
Pssst! Hey! Yes, you. Come closer. I have a secret to share with you. Something that everyone should be aware of. TRAVEL RUINS YOUR LIFE. It’s more addictive than heroin…
Top 5 Best (And Worst) Things About Solo Travel
When I typed “solo travel” into Google today, it returned 60 million hits – yes, 60 million! As the world grows smaller through technological advances and travel becomes more accessible,…
Travel Fucktastrophes: The Stories I’ve Never Told
When traveling, there are those stories that are never told. No, not the ones about what happened in Bangkok or Berlin or Las Vegas — those always get told, often…
10 Reasons Solo Travel Is Better
Why is solo travel better than traveling with friends or family? Sure, there are many pros and cons to each — but it is up to everyone to decide which…
How Did I Get Here? Life As A Nomad For Six LONG Years
Well, I don’t have a beautiful wife or a beautiful house…at least not anymore. (Neither really fits with a nomadic lifestyle.) Oh and head’s up, this nomadiversary post might be…
Best New Travel Blogs Of September 2014
This month’s featured blogs focus primarily on adventure travel, cultural experiences, must-visit bucket list destinations, budget backpacking through Asia and much more. Dozens upon dozens of countries from the UK…
How To Not Act Like An American While Traveling Abroad
So you’re American and you want to travel abroad but are a little worried. Have no fear, the world is nowhere near as dangerous as the American media portrays it….