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Hello City of Lakes
I’ve been so grateful to get to know communities all over the United States, from coast-to-coast and even to the far ends of the Pacific Ocean, in Hawai’i on the Big Island and on O’ahu. And I’ve been even luckier to get the chance to travel solo in Costa Rica and Bermuda; both countries inspired this travel blog! ...
Solo travel fear #2: The fear of danger
The five most common fears many travelers have when thinking about traveling solo: this one, the fear of danger.
Solo travel fear #1: the fear of being alone
The five most common fears many travelers have when thinking about traveling solo: the biggest - being alone.
Series: how to tackle the fears keeping you from traveling solo
“My favorite thing is to go where I’ve never been.” Diane Arbus At first, family and friends thought I was a little reckless to go on “daring” adventures and collect passport stamps by myself. But it got to a point where, despite other’s opinions and reservations, I wanted to be brave, independent and daring. I figure those were...
Why I travel alone
I embrace risk when I decide to travel solo. The adrenaline begins from the moment the ticket confirmation appears in my inbox. And it stays with me for the entire trip until I board the plane home, feeling nostalgic and that yearning for something with no name. I’m always thinking about when and how I can save enough...
Ultimate New Year Playlist
New Year, New Music! For me, music is intensely personal. If you hear the music I’m listening to, my mood seems pretty transparent. And depending, on the lyrics, it’s easy to tell what I’m thinking about. It’s a lot of information. My roommate once walked into my room when I was doing an upheaval (power drill in hand,...
Why I’m not scared traveling solo
I’ve struggled with anxiety my whole life. I’m so terrified of making a mistake or missing detail, I’m often hyper-vigilant, taking mental notes to trouble-shoot problems that just don’t actually exist. The idea of traveling by myself was daunting, at first. When friends told me they’ve traveled alone, I was awestruck and somewhat in disbelief. I didn’t understand...
Happiness, even if you’re lonely for the holiday
Winter gets gross. It’s a black hole for the flu. It attracts seasonal depression. And sometimes it just feels lonely. But it doesn’t have to be. If you’re not traveling, being alone for the holidays can get rough. I found the tricks I learned from traveling by myself helps me handle seasons where it feels especially lonely. So...