“Fear is the main source of superstition, and one of the main sources of cruelty. To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom.”— Bertrand Russell As a female who travels solo about 98% of the time, I’ve heard it all when it comes to my friends and family worried about my safety while travelling abroad. “Don’t […]
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Why I Now Prefer To Buy Experiences Rather Than Things
Happiness. How do you obtain it? A new big screen TV? Dinner out with friends and family? A solo vacation to Italy? A new car? Helping the less fortunate by volunteering? For many people, happiness is achieved many different ways, so who are we to judge what makes others happy? Don’t get me wrong, I […]
10 Reasons Why You Need To Visit The Canary Islands
The Canary Islands, a beautiful Spanish archipelago located off the coast of northwestern Africa, is a group of seven volcanic islands each known for their very different landscapes and terrain. The seven islands are Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Tenerife, Fuerteventura, La Gomera, La Palma and El Hierro. For one week, I stayed on the beautiful island […]
Airport Lounge Access – Is It Worth The Money?
Most people count down the days until they get to go on vacation, so they can get away from the stress of their daily lives, work woes, their bosses, sitting in traffic and the daily grind to relax on a beach, hike a mountain range, go on an African Safari, or chill out in a […]
The Spirit Of India – Expectations Versus Reality
“Open your mind to the world and the many different ways that can be found in it, before making hasty judgments of others. After all, the very same thing that you judge from where you are— may very well be something totally different in meaning on the other side of the world. The problem with […]
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 […]
10 Rules To Follow For The Best Iceland Road Trip
This post contains affiliate links to products and or services. I may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links, but with no additional costs to you. Iceland is a country that is so stunning, that it will raise your expectations for what raw natural beauty should look like, all while having you […]
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 […]
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, […]