Imagine landing in Paris on a not-so-random summer day, only to find the entire city had turned into one epic music festival; no tickets, no lineup, no gates, just music taking over the entire city (and country) for a whole day. This is exactly what experiencing the Fête de la Musique feels like. If you’re […]
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Last year, I finally crossed off attending the Arabian Travel Market from my list of professional travel goals. As exciting as it was, it was also a little overwhelming. Imagine walking into a huge space where hundreds of travel brands, tourism boards, and industry professionals come together under one roof. This is exactly what you’d […]
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Your choice of arrondissement can make or break your Paris trip as a solo traveler. You need to consider aspects like safety, proximity to attractions and facilities, convenience, budget, and overall vibe to decide where to stay in Paris. This guide breaks down the most solo travel-friendly arrondissements so you can figure out what’s best […]
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Traveling sick, especially if you’re traveling solo, is already bad enough. I’ve talked about how it’s psychologically tough on you, how to deal with it, and how to be prepared in this read. But what makes it much worse is not knowing where to go if you need professional medical assistance, how much it would […]
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Leading a solo travel lifestyle does not mean living life solo. Believe it or not, but solo travelers can have significant others too! They just choose to travel differently and prioritize having a healthy, separate life outside of their relationship. But I understand how navigating a relationship with an independent solo traveler can feel challenging […]
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Traveling alone means you’re your own backup plan and support system. So, you need to make sure you stay safe above anything else. So, after 10 years of solo traveling as a woman (2026 being my 10th year), it’s safe to say that the following list of travel essentials includes what you need to have […]
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One of my earliest memories of Luxor isn’t my Nile Cruise experience with the family when I was a little kid; it was when I first learned about it in school. I was in fourth grade when my social studies teacher told us that Luxor was home to one-third of the entire world’s ancient monuments! […]
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Staying connected to the internet while traveling, especially if solo, is highly crucial for safety, navigation, and communication. That’s why I personally recommend downloading an eSIM for instant connectivity; no extra roaming charges or physical SIM swap hassle. But if you’re new to this, you might be wondering how to install an eSIM on your […]
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I still remember my very first mountain hike, the iconic Mount Sinai in Saint Catherine, Egypt. It was an unforgettable experience: the sunrise hues, the breathtaking views, the sense of achievement after the rigorous 750 steps at the end… and the hole it left in my shoes! You can probably guess what happened; I had […]
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For the first time since I quit my 9-5 job as a magazine editor five years ago, I found myself wishing I were still working at a lifestyle magazine – just to write and publish one of the most opinionated opinion pieces I’ve ever had in mind. But then I thought to myself: I still […]
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