Planning a solo trip in August and thinking of visiting the gem of Scandinavia? Norway in August is a great choice, and I will share with you why. Norway (which is also my beloved home country) is still vibrant in the late summer, with long daylight hours, festivals, lazy days, and landscapes that will make…
Imagine this: a remote Arctic archipelago in the middle of the ocean where polar bears outnumber humans, the sun doesn’t set for months, and the Northern Lights dance across the sky in winter. And guess what, this is a scenariy well within reach for you. One word: Svalbard! Welcome to Svalbard, the Arctic wonderland north…
Picture yourself strolling through colorful colonial streets, the salty Caribbean breeze tousling your hair as you embark on a solo adventure in one of South America’s most enchanting cities. That is exactly how I felt walking around Cartagena when I traveled solo in Colombia for over a month—I loved it! This is a place where…
As a full-time traveler, I have explored Central and South America for years, and I have to say I’ve had my fair share of adventures across diverse landscapes and cultures. Traveling Colombia for over one month really opened my eyes to the country’s incredible beauty, rich history, vibrant culture, and warm hospitality. A definitive highlight…
Unfortunately, Norway has a reputation for being an expensive destination, which, sadly, is not completely inaccurate. So, how do you keep on top of the US Dollar to Norwegian Kroner? Norway is definitely perceived as an expensive country in comparison to many other countries in the world where price levels and income levels are lower…
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 Bodø 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…