During my recent trip to the Canary Islands, I had a short layover in Ponta Delgada, which is the capital city of the Azores and located on São Miguel Island, one of nine islands situated in the Portuguese archipelago. Little did I know that I would be visiting Ponta Delgada for much longer than I […]
Solo Travel
Heading To Amsterdam as a Solo Female Traveller
Amsterdam is a hip and bustling city that is not only steeped in history that dates as far back as the 16th-century, but also has somewhat party zone reputation as well. Some stereotypes DO ring true to Amsterdam, but I wouldn’t say that’s a bad thing. Yes, you have the pot, yes you have the […]
Top Mistakes First Time Solo Travellers Make
As many of you know by now (especially if you’ve been following my blog over the last few years), it’s no secret that I am a huge solo travel advocate. I love doing it, I think everyone should try it in their life at least once and I promise you that once you do muster […]
What Solo Travel Has Taught Me
Travelling isn’t always a walk in the park, especially if you are completely on your own. It may feel downright daunting to most people to go off on a journey all on their own and it is certainly a lot easier for others to just get up and go. While travelling solo you’ll definitely have […]
5 Solo Travel Myths That Need To Be Debunked
In the last few years, solo travel has jumped immensely within the travel industry. More and more people are taking their own travel dreams into their own hands and turning them into a realty, whether or not they have someone to share the journey with. Whether you’re male, female, single, or attached, solo travel is […]
Table for one, please – How to feel confident eating alone while travelling solo
So, you’re travelling solo, but the one thing that terrifies you is going to a restaurant and asking for a dreaded table for one. You figure that everyone and their mother will be staring at you and judging you. “Poor girl. She got stood up.” “Where are all her friends?” “Is that girl really eating […]
How to stay safe as a solo traveller
“Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. The fearful are caught as often as the bold.” – Helen Keller One of the primary concerns most people have about travelling solo, is safety. A number of people have mentioned how brave I am to travel anywhere on my own. I wouldn’t […]
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The trip that opened my eyes to solo travel
This place is known for pristine waters, its fair share of snow fall, friendly people, tiny villages that are dwarfed by gorgeous, massive fjord landscapes. It’s also notoriously known for being one of the most expensive countries to visit in the world. Yup, you guessed it… I’m talking about Norway. When it kicked in that […]
You’ve booked your ticket for your solo trip. Now what?
Well, you’ve done it. You’ve mustered up the courage (and cash) to book your solo plane ticket out of here! Good for you! You’ve made it past the first step. It probably wasn’t easy, but it’s done now. Now you’re probably wondering, “What now?” Here is a list of things you should consider once you’ve […]
Why I love solo travel
People often ask me, “Tosh, why do you travel solo?“…”Aren’t you afraid?“…”Don’t you get bored?“…”Why are you such a loser and have no friends to go with?“ Just kidding on that last question, but seriously, I’d like to set the record straight and I’m not bullshitting you when I say, SOLO TRAVEL IS AWESOME!! Sure, […]