Is it safe to travel to Benin alone as a woman? I traveled to Benin alone and plenty of other curious and adventurous women asked me about what it was like to travel alone in Benin. Is Benin safe...
Solo Female Travel in Lesotho: My Experience Traveling to the Kingdom in the Sky
Is it safe for a woman to travel alone to Lesotho? I traveled to Lesotho alone and explored using public transportation. It was an amazing trip! I don’t think women should be afraid to travel alone to Lesotho. I...
Backpacking in Lesotho: My Ridiculous Welcome to the Kingdom in the Sky
I just had to ask the smiling border guard: “What’s your favorite thing about Lesotho?” “Ah! The beautiful nature! Take me to Semonkong with you!” I had no idea what to expect when I decided to travel independently to...
Solo Female Travel in Namibia: My Experience
I was sick and practically penniless when I arrived in Namibia. But I was just so happy to be there! Sure I didn’t have a debit card and had a wad of cash that was useless there, but I...
At Least the Spiders Won’t Kill you: Overcoming Arachnophobia in Africa
I was taking an overnight train across Zimbabwe. A group of curious local women were sitting with me in the compartment and asking all about my solo trip: “Aren’t you scared?” “Isn’t it dangerous?” “You’re so brave!!!” I blushed...
Solo Female Travel in Zambia: My Experience
Is it safe to travel to Zambia alone? Well I will cut to the chase and say YES! I think that Zambia is a wonderful African destination for solo travelers, and this includes solo female travel in Zambia. I...
African Camping- is it Safe? 9 Tips to Keep You From Being Eaten Alive
I had a crazy time camping in Africa. I was backpacking in Zambia and camping in South Luangwa. A slow, rhythmic rumble woke me up in my tiny tent in the middle of the night… You know how sometimes,...
Solo Female Travel in Zimbabwe: My Experience
I had a total blast traveling to Zimbabwe alone But time and again, local people and other travelers alike were shocked upon hearing that I, a girl, was traveling alone in Zimbabwe. I figured I would share my general...
My 6 Top Tips for Solo Female Travel in Central Asia
My solo trip throughout Central Asia was one of the greatest adventures of my life. Are you traveling to the region soon? Feeling a little nervous? Except for a handful of annoying moments (thanks to nosy men), I had...