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Coronavirus 2019 and How It May Affect Your Travel Plans

Coronavirus 2019 and How It May Affect Your Travel Plans

With all of the information surrounding the outbreak of Coronavirus disease 2019, you might be wondering whether you should cancel your travel plans, postpone them, or build a bunker instead. We’re being bombarded by news of COVID-19 on all media platforms. And here we are as well, writing about it. But the point of this post is to pose the questions, “How concerned should we really be?” and “How could this affect your travel plans?”

8 Tips to Help You Adjust to Life After a Vacation

8 Tips to Help You Adjust to Life After a Vacation

Coming home from a vacation can be emotionally challenging. On one hand, you might be energized and inspired by the wonderful solo trip you just had, and on the other you might be dreading going back to reality. Here are 8 tips to help you readjust to real life after a vacation and keep the magic of travel alive in your daily life.

How to Manage Anxiety While Traveling Alone

How to Manage Anxiety While Traveling Alone

It is very likely that you will face stressful situations while traveling alone, but what this means is that you will be given an opportunity to develop and improve your inner self. Here are a few tips on how to anticipate, mitigate and manage anxiety while traveling solo so you can emerge with newfound strength, wisdom and confidence.

Practical Tips for Solo Travelers Visiting Japan

Practical Tips for Solo Travelers Visiting Japan

Traveling alone to Japan may seem intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. This post will not reveal any hidden secrets, but what we hope it will demonstrate is how, with smart and thoughtful planning, you too can take a solo trip to The Land of the Rising Sun!

Follow Me on My Solo Journey to Japan: The Land of the Rising Sun

Follow Me on My Solo Journey to Japan: The Land of the Rising Sun

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!

An Important Solo Travel Epiphany | Why Slow is Better

An Important Solo Travel Epiphany | Why Slow is Better

Have you ever felt pressured to fit as many things as possible into a single trip itinerary? I have made this solo travel mistake many times, and it wasn’t until recently that I realized the error in my ways. I used to be a fast-paced traveler, but I have since learned the value of slow travel.

7 Useful Apps You Can Use Offline While Traveling

7 Useful Apps You Can Use Offline While Traveling

Your smartphone is a source of safety and connection while traveling alone. However, there are times when you might not be able to reach an internet signal either while in transit, or while out of the country. Thus, here are 7 useful apps you can use while traveling that require no internet connection!

10 Meaningful Reasons to Travel Solo

10 Meaningful Reasons to Travel Solo

I have been traveling solo for decades, and I’ve learned a number of meaningful and powerful life lessons along the way. Here are 10 reasons why I choose to travel solo, and why I believe you should too.

How To Enjoy NYE as a Solo Traveler

How To Enjoy NYE as a Solo Traveler

If you’re finding yourself traveling solo this New Year’s Eve, we suggest you take this time to think about what would make you truly happy. Whether you decide to spend the night in or the night out, we have some suggestions for you.

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