Do you remember your first solo travel experience? How did it change you? In this story about my first solo trip to India, I explore how solo travel changes you.
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the self-assured kyoto identity
I love a good identity crisis. There is something intriguing about it; the wrestling of the conflicting bits to create a mosaic whole. It’s indicative of the capacity for growth. Of unlearning and restoring. Of the possibility to co-exist in imbalance with a constant striving for balance. Maybe I have a soft spot for it…
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experience the magic of kyoto in two days
Day 1 Take the high-speed Shinkasen first thing in the morning to Kyoto to arrive at the uber-modern Kyoto station, quite the juxtaposition to the city otherwise known for its 1000 temples and shrines. Check into your Airbnb to top off your luggage. I stayed at this cozy spot, perfect for solo or couple travelers, well-situated within walking…
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exercising your solo travel muscle – solo travel series
Like everything in life that is worth something, traveling solo is a muscle you need to exercise to get comfortable and good at it. It was October 2016 and it had been about two years since my last solo trip to Ireland. I found myself in between jobs with 2 weeks to do absolutely nothing,…
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Female Solo Travel Unplugged
The ferry was pulling into the little port in Tallin when I felt the rush of panic course through my body. I scrambled through every pocket in my bag, every nook gathering lint, every stitch, and fold. No luck. I could feel my head start to pound as my survival instincts started to take over,…
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the inner dialogue of a solo female traveler
I was chatting up a pleasant looking German fellow at the bus stop while waiting for a bus to the town of Friesbig, a small town a few Kms from the Munich airport where I planned to grab a drink and a snack while on my five-hour layover. The drapes of dark clouds were pulled…
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Dance On – 5 tips for female solo travelers
Traveling alone is very much like performing solo on stage. I have been a dancer for a lot of my life. The experience and emotions I feel when I perform are not too different from what it feels like to travel alone. First of all, you have to get used to feeling like you are…
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