That Time I Went To A Ping Pong Show In Bangkoks Red Light District

I was 21 and didn't know what I know now. Still, that's no excuse. Ignorance is never an excuse. Myself, Aimee and our new friend Olly (who we'd picked up in Ko... Read More...

That Time I Turned Up At Delhi Airport One Day Late For My Flight To Bangkok

I'd been blissfully unaware of time for the last two weeks of my India trip. Chillin by the Ganges in Rishikesh and watching the world go by, inbetween yoga cla... Read More...

After 6 Years Of Travel Here’s My Top 6 Safety Tips For Women Travellers

After pretty much 6 years on the road in some shape or form, I’d love to tell you I was a pro traveller, savvy as they come and 100% never put myself in danger.... Read More...

Sand & Stars: 2 Days Between 2 Humps On A Camel Safari In Jaisalmer, India

Inbetween hanging out with gypsies up a hill, considerations of getting shit-faced on opium and a marriage proposal or two (ok just the one... and for her) me a... Read More...

5 Reasons To Embrace Being A Solo Female Traveler

It’s easy really to pack up your bags and hop on a plane with a huge a group of friends. Having people to rely on for making plans and having fun can really tur... Read More...

5 Tips To Survive (& Thrive) In A Fully Nomadic Lifestyle

When you live a nomadic lifestyle you have to get used to the fact that everyone will assume you’re on a permanent holiday. In fact, for the first few months, i... Read More...

Backpacker Brianna On How To Travel Solo Safely

When I decided I wanted to travel I never could find someone to come with me. So I decided that I didn’t want to wait to experience the world and that I would j... Read More...

5 Life Lessons I Learned Traveling in Brazil

I’m a very firm believer that travel is the best self-help or self-discovery tool out there. Especially traveling alone as it allows you to make all your own de... Read More...

How I Accidentally Fell Into Solo Travel & Then Fell In Love With It!

Being Indonesian, I'm the first to admit that we, Indonesians, are all identical when it comes to how we travel - always in groups! I see it all the time while ... Read More...

A Marriage Proposal, Ravanhattas & Opium: New Gypsy Friends in Jaisalmer Rajasthan

We arrived in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan at noon after a cold and bumpy overnight bus ride from Pushkar and were immediately greeted with a swarm of touts holding up ... Read More...

My Walk Through the Most Dangerous Neighborhood in South America

Not too long ago, Comuna 13 in Medellin, Colombia was known as one of the most dangerous places in the world and most certainly the most dangerous neighborhood ... Read More...

Fun Surprises in Cartagena Colombia

On my trip to Cartagena Colombia in 2017, I ended up scoring a super sweet penthouse apartment overlooking the bay of Cartagena through Airbnb. The main reason ... Read More...

Ultimate Southeast Asia Packing List For Women Travelers

I’m totally obsessed with traveling around Southeast Asia… surprise surprise! I’ve backpacked on a budget around places like Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia a... Read More...

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Everest Base Camp – How hard is it really?

When I decided to attempt the Everest Base Camp trip, I did so on a whim. I make most of my decisions this way. Some end up terrible, some end up being unequivo... Read More...

3 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Visiting Cartagena, Colombia

I like to think I’m the kind of person that plans things well but also flies by the seat of her pants enough to keep life super interesting. When it comes to pl... Read More...

Pushkar Rajasthan: Sunsets & The Secret

After a pretty enjoyable 2.5 hour bus journey from Jaipur to Ajmer and then another 30 minute bus ride over a mountain I arrived in Pushkar. Leaving Jaipur wasn... Read More...

How To Survive Long Distance Train Travel In India

After some nightmare experiences with train travel in India, like that one train journey from Goa to Mumbai that I wrote about here I actually ended up loving m... Read More...

One Month South India Travel Itinerary

I was actually in south India for 2 months but the first month was spent inside an ashram so I'll sum up my south India itinerary as 1 month starting from when ... Read More...

Why I Love Traveling By Train In India And You Should Too!

You know the saying "It’s the journey not the destination" well in most cases I don’t actually agree with this, I quite like arriving. When it comes to travelin... Read More...

Goodbye Gokarna… Hello Goa!

My hot Indian friend gave me a ride on the back of his motorbike from Gokarna to Palolem in Goa. I could have stayed longer in Gokarna to be honest. It's nowher... Read More...

My New Hippie Home: Om Beach, Gokarna

I think my favorite beach in India is Om Beach in Gokarna and surprisingly not in Goa. In case you're wondering why it's called Om beach, it's due to it's shape... Read More...

Hampi India… My Happy Place :)

The bewitching temple town of Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in central Karnataka, India. There's an incredible energy here and backpackers like myself l... Read More...

How To Not Get Beat Up As A Solo Female Traveler

After getting thoroughly beat up by a local drunk in broad daylight on a busy street in Mysore India I believe I'm qualified to provide some tips to other solo ... Read More...

Beat Up By A Local Backpacking India Solo

Mysore is a bustling city in the state of Karnataka, south west India. I arrived here after a 4 day road trip to some random place in India with a hot guy I bou... Read More...