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How a Year of Solo Travel Transforms a Life

When I started traveling alone on a long road trip, it would be for three months. It ended up being almost two years. I didn’t intend to transform. Now, I know that experiencing and learning so many new things about myself and the world makes it unavoidable. Inevitable. My solo travels have taken me through many states in the US, parts of Mexico and Canada. With time alone in ways that we are otherwise never alone, I dove deep. It...

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Utah’s Mighty Five National Parks: Which One Is the Best?

Of Utah’s five national parks—often called the Mighty Five—which one is the best? The answer depends on what you value, why you’re visiting, and who you’re with. I spent five weeks visiting every Utah national park, exploring solo and hiking whenever possible. As someone who loves solitude in nature, my impressions reflect that perspective. If you enjoy hiking and peaceful wilderness, you’ll likely appreciate the same parks I did. If you prefer crowds, scenic drives, or more social experiences, your...

The author wear a black ball cap and a purple tank top with short black shorts. She sits on a lava rock in front of a blue ocean.

6 Things Nobody Tells Solo Female Travelers

I never thought I’d count myself among solo female travelers, but there were places I wanted to go and often nobody to go with. Relationships come and go; friends have other responsibilities, lack funding, or aren’t interested in the same places. I could wait indefinitely and hope for the right circumstances to appear or find my courage and go alone. I chose the latter and it’s a decision I’ve come to love.  If I hadn’t found the courage to travel...

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12 Safety Tips for Solo Female Travel

As a solo female traveler, other women often ask if it’s safe, isn’t it dangerous, or aren’t I afraid? Should I really be traveling alone?  Yes, no, no, YES! I won’t kid you. Traveling alone comes with a series of obstacles and considerations. I’ve been on many solo trips to several places in Europe, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Mexico, and Canada and have traveled alone for nearly two years. So I know a few things about solo female travel safety. Here...