When you hear Colombia, you might think of drug cartels, civil unrest, and rampant crime. But is this the Colombia that exists today? Cartagena is a beautiful, unique, exciting place. Don’t let fear keep you away from this captivating Colombian city!
The podcast returns! Solo Travel Talk is back with a series focused on solo travel in Japan. In this new episode, I’m discussing the many compelling reasons why you should visit Japan, and why now is a good time to do so!
Flying business class from the US to Tokyo is a long, costly flight. As an avid solo traveler, I am always on the look out for affordable flight options that are enjoyable. Finnair offers a wonderful flight experience from New York to Tokyo with a coveted stopover feature that allows you to have 2 travel destinations for the price of one business class ticket.
Japan is often overlooked as a great destination for the solo traveler because it is thought to be ultra-expensive. Recently, I “took the plunge” and spent 3 and a half magical weeks in the Land of the Rising Sun. Before I left on this journey, I developed a Pre-Trip Budget to help me project the excursion’s cost. Here is my estimate for an affordable luxury trip to this fascinating country. I will post a follow up blog showing my Japan trip’s actual cost.
Deciding what to pack for a solo trip is always a challenge, but the wonderful thing about visiting Japan is that clothing is often embraced as an expression of personality, so almost anything goes. Here is my cherry blossom-inspired travel wardrobe for spring in Japan!
The time to visit Japan as a solo traveler is now! I have put off visiting this beautiful, powerful country for years for a variety of reasons, cost included. However, the opportunity has finally materialized to visit what Travel and Leisure has named the #1 Travel Destination in the World for 2019. Follow me on my one woman journey to the Land of the Rising Sun!
As a solo traveler who likes to find things that are a bit off the beaten path, I absolutely fell in love with this hidden gem in the rainforest of Belize. If you are craving an exotic getaway in Central America, The Sleeping Giant Rainforest Lodge is where you need to stay!
There are so many wonderful things to see and do in New Zealand, it’s difficult to know where to begin. So, here is my list of the top 8 coolest places in New Zealand that are very easy to visit as a solo traveler!
I took a solo trip out to the middle of the Australian Outback, searching for an adventure. I expected pristine nature, and vibrant red sand, but what I didn’t expect was to have a completely life-changing experience. That - or the camels. If you’re wondering whether visiting Uluru is worth it, the answer is yes!
The warm, vibrant and inviting energy is part of what makes Sydney, Australia such an incredible solo travel destination. For 10 things to do in Sydney, check out this list!
