I wrote this Osprey Farpoint 80 review a few years ago, after six months of traveling South America in 2019. Five years later, I still travel the world with this backpack, which is not only great quality but allows me to be a little generous with my packing and shopping while traveling. Here is my long-term…
Are you dreaming of going on your first solo trip but getting butterflies or even fear in your stomach just thinking about it? Then you need my comprehensive guide on how to plan a solo trip (and travel) like a PRO! I have traveled solo as a female for close to 3 decades! And I…
Cuba is one of the safest countries in the region for travelers in general. If you are a solo traveling chica like me, you might naturally wonder, “Is Cuba safe for solo female travelers”? As a solo female traveler who has been visiting Cuba for five years and staying in Havana for long periods of…
These little minimalist travel accessories may not literally saveย your life, but smart tech stuff and cool travel accessories will clearly be a “life saver” in the less literal sense! There exist a myriad of smart little life-savers out there, invented by people who have traveled the hard way before you. To help you choose and…
No, Kizomba is not the same as Zumba, the workout routine you can do in millions of gyms across the world. Not even close. The Kizomba is floating across the floor in a perfect symphony with your partner, connected to the music and each other, communicating without words entirely. Originating from Angola, this beautiful dance…
Unless you have unlimited luggage space or are heading directly to a one-stop destination for your travels, you will be smart to pack these critical travel essentials for women for your next journey. I have traveled full-time since 2020, and I have learned a lot the hard way about smart travel. Having a travel kit…
There are infinite reasons to visit the Dominican Republic, which has become one of the most sought-after Caribbean destinations with its tropical climate, stunning beaches, and captivating culture and history. I traveled across the island solo for over one month, and I really loved several of the destinations on the DR; in fact, almost all…
The Caribbean is a perfect destination for beach and summer lovers, but what are the best Caribbean islands for solo travel? I have traveled the Caribbean region as a solo female traveler for five years, and I am becoming quite the expert on Caribbean travel if I may say so myself. The Caribbean region is…
I can not tell you how much I loved strolling the Punta Cana beaches when I was there (too short, of course, as always), and I totally get why Playa Bavaro has been recognized as the number 1 beach in the entire area. As a full-time slow and solo traveler for decades, I got to…
One of the most famous destinations in Cuba is Vinales Valley, a couple of hours east of the capital, Havana. Since my first visit to Cuba in 2019, I have traveled to Vinales about once a year. I love the slow and laid-back atmosphere here every time I visit. If you travel in central and…