August is a great time to travel in general, after the summer peak season has cooled off in many places, crowds are smaller, the weather is often pleasant with and prices tend to be lower. So, there is no better time to look at the best countries for solo female travelers to visit in August!…
After a lifetime of traveling, often solo, I have had countless conversations with women who say they would love to travel solo but who also have a long list of reasons why that is not going to work for them – mostly worrying about safe solo female travel. I truly want to help you who…
Ever dreamed of embarking on a Norway solo travel journey to the North Cape, standing at the northernmost cliff of mainland Europe, gazing over the vast Arctic Barents Sea with only the North Pole (and Svalbard) in front of you somewhere? As a native Norwegian, I love being able to introduce you to the magic…
If you’re a solo female traveler seeking travel adventures and breathtaking nature experiences like me, look no further than the stunning Lofoten Islands – one of my favorite and most spectacular destinations in my long homeland! Stretching towards the south outside Bodรธ in the rough North Sea, Lofoten looks like a solid peninsula. It is,…
Norway’s capital, Oslo, often flies under the radar compared to its Scandinavian counterparts like Copenhagen and Stockholm. As a local who has lived in Oslo for more than half my life, it may come as no surprise that I will say yes, Oslo is definitely worth visiting. This vibrant little capital, nestled between the Oslofjord…
Is Oslo safe for solo female travelers? Oslo is generally an extremely safe city for solo female travelers, solo travelers, and travelers in general. I have lived in Oslo for 20 years, walking the streets day and night alone as a woman, and I have never had a threatening or uncomfortable experiences in Oslo. Statistics…
Maybe the single most compelling reason to embark on Grand Cayman solo travel adventures is to bask in the sand and waves of its incredible, picturesque Seven Mile Beach. When I traveled solo in Grand Cayman for over one month, I spent a lot of time on Seven Mile Beach, walking along the crystal-clear waters,…
When you visit Havana, you will notice some people wearing all-white and colorful beads around the city. This has to do with the Cuban Santeria religion. Centuries ago, the African religion Yoruba arrived in Cuba with enslaved Africans, and today, Santeria is a strange mix of Yoruba and Catholicism. While being based in Havana for…
If you are an avid lover of luxury cruising, you are in for a treat as the introduction of Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas will probably take your on-board adventure to unprecedented heights. The Icon of the Seas headed out on its maiden voyage from Miami (one of my favorite cities) in January 2024,…
Have you ever wondered if Jamaica is a part of the United States? You’re not alone. With its proximity and cultural similarities, many assume that Jamaica is a U.S. territory. After I traveled around Jamaica for over a month, people often asked me if Americans could travel here without a passport, so I researched the…