Transit in Beijing in under 24 Hours

On my way back from my solo trip to Phuket I had a long layover, about 22 hours in Beijing, China and I thought this would be a good opportunity to explore a new country I have never traveled to...

Solo female travel in Jordan

At the young age of 18, I embarked on a journey to Amman, Jordan to study Arabic. In Jordan, I lived with a homestay family. They spoke maybe 3 or 4 words of English and although I knew some Arabic...

Hostels are not just for younger travelers

My international travels did not begin until I was 47. I was on a super tight budget, so I learned about hostels. Everything I read talked all about the party life for young people. Was I crazy to...

Tips for visiting the Barossa, Australia in Summer

The Barossa is a fantastic place to visit year-round, with each season having its own perks. Summer is the time of lush green canopies in the vineyard, in stark contrast to the golden paddocks of...

5 Reasons Why I Took A Tour To Montenegro

Tours aren't for everyone. But here's my 5 reasons why I booked a group tour during my Montenegro trip. I don't have to do planning. They do it for me. No need to research on what to see and...

Lefkada Island, Greece

My first trip to Lefkada Island... Short impressions from my point of view. If you intend to go to Lefkada I assumed that you briefly informed about this island, like I did it, over the...