The best way to explore an off-beat destination

Does the sheer thought of travelling alone unsettle your nerves? Do you ask yourself questions like, Why should I travel solo when I can travel with others? Will I feel lonely? Will I regret my decision? Will I be in danger? Will I come back alive??!? I went through the same hesitations all the time. Is solo travelling for everyone? I’m not sure I can answer that, but I can tell you for sure, everyone should try solo-travel at least once in their life. I took my first solo trip back in 2012 and it gave me a whole new perspective towards travelling, and living my life afterwards. But before you read on, here’s a disclaimer so we’re on the same page: I’ve not taken as many solo trips as it may appear to be, so I’m only sharing what I know and learned from my perspective. Here’s a practical guide to help you take that first step out towards your first solo trip! Guide: How to Take Your First Solo Travel Trip Step 1: Decide the Destination No one says you have to go somewhere you’ve...

The Best Places to Travel Solo this year They say people don’t take trips, trips take people. Of all the places to travel solo, there are a few trips that have truly shaped the person I am today. Whether it was joining a vegan yoga retreat in New Zealand (sounds crazy, more on that later) or a two-week self drive through the lush green landscapes of Ireland, there are some destinations that are just made for solo travellers. Being a solo traveller is easier than you think. The hardest part is taking the first step and committing to your first trip solo. To help you plan your getaway, these are the best places to travel solo. Each destination has been tried and tested by yours truly! Bali, Indonesia The Eat Pray Love phenomenon put Bali on the map for a lot of travellers, especially solo female travellers. Bali feels like a lost world that time has forgotten and although it has become overly populated with tourists, there are still quiet corners of the isl...

Easter Island was at the top of my bucket list for as long as I can remember, because like most people, I really wanted to see those giant heads! Well, after three years of working my ass off to afford going to the remote island in the Pacific, I finally went, and can tell you that Easter Island is A LOT more than just those heads . For starters, the heads have bodies, and there is a very logical (and significant) way that they were built, that did not, I repeat, DID NOT, involve aliens. Furthermore, the fact that they are on a gorgeous tropical island , with equally as gorgeous locals , seems to get extremely downplayed, but don’t worry, I’m here to give you a lot of visuals. Speaking of visuals, the reason why I claim I can explain Easter Island easily, is because I got a lot of photos that help explain the history and culture, that I’ve never seen before on any publication! Also, since I was traveling solo and not there on “official journalist business”, I made friends with l...