Booking a flight is where a lot of first-time solo travelers get stuck.You know where you want to go. You’ve started imagining yourself walking those streets, eating the local food, …

I plan every trip myself, from choosing the destination to booking my flights and hotel. I enjoy researching, comparing options, and putting together an itinerary that fits the way I …

Choosing a hotel that helps you feel calm, confident, and settled on your first solo tripBooking a hotel for your first solo trip can feel oddly stressful. I remember sitting …

Planning an international trip is exciting, but if you’re anything like me, the closer departure day gets, the more you start wondering, Am I forgetting something?Packing is easy. If you …

When it comes to traveling with carry on only, it just makes life easier.Less waiting around. Less dragging bags through airports and train stations. Less stress trying to manage multiple …

The first time I traveled internationally, I assumed using my debit card and credit card would work pretty much the same way it did at home. Swipe card. Get cash. …

Tips to avoid jet lag so you can actually enjoy your first day.If you’ve got your first long-haul or international flight coming up, let me just say, GET EXCITED! But …

So, you’ve decided to take the plunge and plan your first solo trip. First off, congratulations! It takes courage to go it alone, whether it’s a weekend getaway to a …

Are you looking for creative ways to save money for travel? If so, you’ve come to the right place!Since my divorce, I’ve had to take a hard look at my …

When my son moved to Indonesia to teach, I figured I would visit him once a year. At the time, I had never traveled to Southeast Asia, and honestly, it …

I want to travel more but spend less money doing it.  That’s where using credit card points and miles comes in.  Hey, if I can travel better by using a …