Field Notes from the Road
Real stories from the road—wins, weird moments, and the “wish-I’d-knowns.” These posts are my unfiltered take on places I’ve actually traveled, with honest opinions and the simple tricks that help solo women feel confident. Expect practical takeaways tucked inside personal tales, from budget blunders to street-food gold. No fluff, no filters—just the truth and a nudge to go.
How I Plan Every Trip: My 10-Step Travel Planning System
After travelling to 55 countries, I've developed a travel planning system that keeps me organized without planning every minute. Here are the 10 steps I use to choose a destination, book the essentials, manage my budget, pack and get ready for my next adventure.
Best Travel Apps for International Travel (That I Actually Use After 15 Years on the Road)
These are the travel apps I actually use while traveling. After 16 years on the road, I’ve learned that a few simple apps can make planning, navigating, and staying organized much easier — without spending your whole trip staring at your phone.
Call Me Old-School, But I’m Not Booking a $1000 Flight on My Phone
I love travel apps. I use them constantly. But when it comes to booking a $1000 flight? I close my phone and say, “This requires my laptop.” Here’s why.
The Travel Budget Blueprint: How to Plan a Trip Without Going Broke
This is the exact system I’ve used for 15 years to plan trips, save money, and travel without going into debt — even when my bank account was low.
A Very Unsettled Budget: The Choices That Built My Life of Travel
I wasn’t wealthy or lucky. I just made small choices — skipping nights out, saving half my paycheck abroad, and saying yes to new countries instead of new things.
7 Common Travel Insurance Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
Buying travel insurance isn’t exciting — but needing it and not having it can ruin your trip. After 15 years of traveling, I’ve seen it all. From cheap plans with no coverage to missed claims and policy loopholes, here are 7 common travel insurance mistakes — and how to avoid them.