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How Solo Female Travel Changed My Life (And How It Can Change Yours, Too)

I never thought I would travel solo. It kind of just…happened. And I’m glad it did, because it changed my life. Growing up, my vacations consisted of Caribbean cruises and road trips spent searching for thrilling roller coasters and America’s best beaches. It wasn’t until I studied abroad in Sydney at the age of 20…Read more...
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Lessons I Learned Traveling Alone As A Female

Despite the fact I’ve traveled to countless countries as a solo female, I’m still told every time I book a flight on my own how dangerous what I’m doing is. While friends ask me I’ve ever seen the movies “Hostel” and “Taken” (yes, and they’re called movies for a reason), my parents tell me they…Read more...
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Ask Jessie: Is South America Safe For Solo Female Travelers?

This question was submitted by a Jessie on a Journey reader Kaitlin from Washington, who is planning a trip from Cuzco, Peru, through Bolivia, and ending in Argentina. Here is my reply: South America is possibly the most popular destination on Jessie on a Journey, and at least a few times every week I get…Read more...
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Traveling Solo: Finding The Beauty

While packing, I found myself wondering what it would be like to travel by myself in two foreign countries. Maybe the trip was all a big mistake. Did I really know what I was doing? Was I prepared to do all of this alone? What happened next was wonderful: I discovered the beauty in solo…Read more...
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Tahiti: Not Just For Romantics

White sand beaches. Translucent blue lagoons dotted with over-water bungalows. Couples lounging under palm trees. Half-dressed natives draping flower necklaces over your head. These are some of the images I had in mind of Tahiti before going. And while you’ll encounter all of the above during French Polynesia travel, these scenes only paint a small…Read more...
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How To Overcome Loneliness When Traveling Solo

One reason many people hesitate to travel solo is a fear of loneliness. Although I am an advocate of traveling alone, I will admit sometimes this feeling can begin to seep in. Luckily, there are many ways to overcome the problem. To help you get over your feelings of solitude, use these tips when traveling…Read more...
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