“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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Exploring The Sleepy Streets Of Vegueta, Las Palmas De Gran Canaria
Ahh, Vegueta. The romantic old quarter and original settlement of Las Palmas, was my favourite place to visit during my trip to Gran Canaria. Chalk full of charming old world Canarian architecture and Spanish music playing from the tiny restaurants, Vegueta is the quintessential Canarian experience. Getting to Vegueta is very easy, you could even […]
A Quick Guide To Zell am See, Austria
Attention all you outdoor sports enthusiasts and relaxation seekers, have I got a place for you to visit! What would you say if I told you that there is a picturesque village located on one of the cleanest lakes in all of Europe that offers outdoor activities all year round and spectacular mountain scenery in […]
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 Amazing Days Exploring The Netherlands
I’ve just returned home after a 10 day solo jaunt around The Netherlands and I was definitely impressed with this small Western European country in more ways than I can probably list. The way they pride themselves on being environmentally friendly is admirable. The train systems are probably some of the best I’ve ever used. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]