Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. This means I may earn a commission should you make a purchase using my link. It’s okay- I love these companies and you will too! A visit to the North Island of New Zealand would not be complete without a trip to the Bay of Plenty. New Zealand’s North …
Travel inspiration is everywhere. Some of us find places to go on social media, others read books, some get their inspiration from art or history and others are inspired by looking for travel deals. For me travel inspiration is everywhere, I want to travel to so many places in this amazing world. Art, culture and …
Solo travel for the first timer is often both a daunting thing and a choice made for many reasons. The most common reason for deciding to venture out on our own is that our friends or family don’t have the same travel aspirations as us or that trying to organise them to travel can be …
With so many amazing places to experience, deciding your next travel destination can be overwhelming. UNESCO World Heritage sites give you a taste of the culture, and the sense of the humanity of a place. World Heritage can also protect areas of natural beauty and scientific significance. Why not base your travels on visits to …
You’ll often hear people speak about how rude French people can be. I have never found this to be the case. In my experience the French are a friendly bunch and more than happy to welcome you, share a conversation and give you a smile to make your day. Even in Paris! Learning a little French …
Istanbul is a wonderful destination and it’s easy to see why it attracts so many travellers each year. I found it to be a perfect destination for solo female travel. Istanbul is absolutely beautiful and it won’t be long before it casts its magic spell on you. Heres the story of my trip to Istanbul. …
Sitting in the morning sun, sipping a cafe creme and delighting in the taste of freshly made croissants, I reluctantly said goodbye to Paris for the third time and sat wondering when I would get the chance to return once more. A sense of sadness overcame me, I had grown to love this amazing city …
I am often asked the question how do people afford to travel? It may seem that people spend a whole lot of money on their adventures. You would actually be surprised how little money spend on my travels. Most of my airfares are covered by my savvy use of frequent flyer points. For me, accommodation …
A trip to New Zealand’s North Island wouldn’t be complete without a Waitomo Glow Worm Caves tour. Ruakuri Caves are a great day trip from Auckland. Discovered by local Maori people over 400 years ago, Ruakuri Cave is a great place to discover the magical underground world of the glow worm caves in New Zealand. …
Taupo New Zealand A much-loved destination (some would say over loved) for tourists in New Zealand, Taupo (pronounced toe paw) is a beautiful spot with lots of fun and interesting things to see and do. Great Lake Taupo is one of New Zealand’s great landmarks. A wonderful place for a solo female holiday. From taking …
Rotorua had been on my list of places to go in New Zealand for many years. As a small child, a visit from my uncle who lived in Rotorua had sparked my interest. On one of his trips to visit us in Australia, my uncle had brought with him stories of his hometown and had …
Wondering where you’ll go on your first solo travel experience? Here’s the top 10 places to go according to travel bloggers.
Wanting to travel solo? Where in the world is safe to travel for solo female travel? With the proliferation of online news, social media and mobile technologies, coupled with the very nature of today’s interconnected world, we are faced with news of terror, tragedy and sadness from around the world on a daily basis. I’m …
Top Female Travel Bloggers over 40. Update: Check out the Top Female Travel Bloggers 2019 list here. As many of you would be aware, one of the reasons that I started my blog A Not So Young Woman Abroad was because of my own frustrations trying to find the information I needed when I was …
Update: Please check your country’s travel advisories for Hong Kong. Hong Kong has long been a destination for travellers and is world renouned for its shopping and tourist activities. It’s the perfect destination for the Solo Female Traveller. As a solo female traveller, there are plenty of free and cheap things to do in Hong …