Why Cruises are a Great Intro to Solo Female Travel
If you're a woman who's interested in solo travel, taking a cruise can be a great way to dip your toes in the waters and see if traveling alone is for you. Taking a cruise with a lot of people…
Chichen Itza, Mexico without a Camera
One evening in May 2009 on the island of Isla Mujeres, Mexico I fastidiously prepared my day pack with all items I would need to make a 14-hour round trip the following day to the Chichen Itza ruins on the…
The Amazing Avenue of the Sphinxes in Luxor, Egypt
When you're traveling through Egypt, it is really exciting to see ancient history popping up all over the country’s landscape. Especially when you’re not expecting it. I didn't know much about the Avenue of the Sphinxes in Luxor before I…
Traveling to Israel 2020 – What You Need to Know
Israel is one of the most unique and complex countries on earth, with its wealth of religious and historical sites, visible evidence of past wars and status as the world’s only Jewish nation, coexisting very carefully with its Arab population.…
Petra Monastery – 8 Tips to Climb the 800 Steps
Petra Monastery is a magnificent sight, standing atop the stone city of Petra, one of the greatest must-see’s of the Middle East and, in fact, the world. What fascinates me the most about this ancient Nabatean city carved into the…
Introducing the New World of Freelancers Travel Blog Section
Working for yourself online means that you can work not only whenever you want but also wherever you want. Usually this entails working from home. Sometimes it means renting a co-working space. For some people it is all about working…
On the Road to Kampot – Cambodia and the Value of Life
The journey from Phnom Penh to the little town of Kampot near the southern border of Cambodia takes me down a long, straight dirt road. Heading away from the airport and out of the city, the buzzing of motorbikes surrounds…
5 Safety Do’s and Don’ts for Solo Female Travelers
Whether you’re a woman traveling alone on a week-long road trip through California or a year-long journey around the world, you will benefit from this list of 5 safety tips for solo female travelers. 5 Safety Do's and Don'ts for…
5 Advantages of Traveling on a Budget
Would you believe that there are advantages to traveling on a budget? Not having much money while you're traveling can lead to problems. With every dark, threatening storm cloud in life, though, comes a bit of a cool breeze. There…
5 Reasons to Travel with a Suitcase Instead of a Backpack
It was very, very pretty, my 65-Litre turquoise Osprey travel backpack. And functional. The cost was right too. I spent a good two hours trying on it and its competitors, shifting multi-colored sandbags of various weights around theirs insides, walking…