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.
Santa Ana, El Salvador: The Starting Point I Didn’t Overthink
Santa Ana was my quiet entry point into El Salvador — volcanoes, local buses, unexpected connections, and the reminder that not every journey needs a plan to be meaningful.
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.