exploring the world on a budget
I used to think that travelling with a boyfriend would be great. I'd see couples on the beach in the Philippines, frolicking around Australia and the list goes on and on. I used to wish I could have that experience. I'd meet a guy, tell them about my travel plans and hope that they'd come [...]
"Do you really need to go there alone?", "don't you have friends you could travel with?" and "I wish you'd travel in a group instead of alone", are just a few of many phrases that come out of my mom's mouth upon embarking on a new solo trip. While I'm the first one to brush [...]
Your 20s should be spent exploring new places, crossing off goals and learning more about yourself! Travel is one of the best experiences you can have while you're young, especially taking a solo trip. If you're looking for adventurous activities and beautiful places to add to your bucket list, you've come to the right place. [...]
I'm not going to lie ... travelling alone for the first time is scary. You don't know what to expect and you have no one to lean on except yourself. I was kind of thrown into solo travel after a bad experience in Iceland that left me travelling solo for the first time. I had [...]
As a woman, it's not uncommon to fear travelling by yourself. If you're worried about solo travel, you're not alone but there are many beautiful countries known for being safe. So let's get into the top 10 safest countries for female travel! *Disclaimer*: Before we get to it, know that no country is perfect and [...]
Is anyone else excited to get back to backpacking and moving from one hostel to another? Since COVID-19 has wreaked havoc and nearly torn the travel industry to shreds, many hostels have had to close either temporarily or permanently. In this blog, I've listed mainly hostels that remain open but there are a few worth [...]
Do you struggle to stay on top of health and fitness when you’re travelling? You’re not the only one. It’s near impossible to stick to your regular routine when you’re backpacking and on top of that, the temptations of new food and alcohol are at an all time high. After years of travel, I still [...]
I’ve always been an advocate for travelling from a young age, especially during your 20’s. Recently my thoughts about living your life to the fullest were reinforced. After experiencing a sudden and unforeseen death of a young man in his early 20’s over the weekend, I was reminded of how sudden life can come to [...]
If you’re anything like me, you appreciate a good tune and finding new music that uplifts your mood! While I love using Spotify to discover new music, I find that some of the best songs I come across are ones friends have played. So I’m here to share some of my go-to songs I listen [...]
Getting sick of pesky 'photobombers' in the background of all your pictures? If so, you’ve come to the right place! These photo hacks will change the way you take pictures next time you're travelling or exploring a new spot. Avoid touristy spots Easier said than done but if you can avoid touristy spots, you'll usually miss [...]