By Jessie Festa & Chris Brown Looking for the best restaurants on Holbox Island, Mexico? Then you’re in the right place! I recently visited the fun-filled Isla Holbox, a lovely car-free island on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula offering an escape from the mainland. Honestly, because of the island’s semi-remote location, I wasn’t expecting there to be […]

Looking to visit the best Greek islands for solo travel? Then you’re in the right place! Everyone traveling to Greece has heard of the tourist hotspots of Mykonos and Santorini, but as a Greek-American raised between Greece and the United States, it pains me that people often don’t explore any of Greece’s other 227 inhabited […]

Who says you need to be in a group to enjoy an adventure especially when solo travel is on the rise. According to supplier Tourhub, nearly half of bookings last year were for solo trips. There’s something truly special about setting off on a solo adventure. Especially if you are hiking and backpacking, as they offer […]

*A big thanks to Tourism Nova Scotia for sponsoring my trip! Looking for an unforgettable Nova Scotia road trip itinerary? Then you’re in the right place, as I’m just back from an incredible trip through this scenic province! Nicknamed “Canada’s Ocean Playground,” Nova Scotia is home to over 8,000 miles of coastline. You’re never more […]

As my regular readers know I love going beyond the guidebook. While I think popular sites — like the Blue Lagoon — are popular for a reason, I also think sometimes we don’t try to seek out special alternatives. As I was traveling Iceland solo I actually didn’t visit the Blue Lagoon at all. Why? […]

With beautiful beaches, buzzing neighbourhoods, and a laid-back vibe, San Diego is a fab destination. The area hosted over 31 million visitors in 2023 and has some fantastic travel spots whether you like to relax or explore. The coastal city is perfect for solo female travellers looking to have an outdoor adventure. So, if you’re […]

Looking to see the world in a safe, secure and female-led tour group specifically for solos? Solo-ish adventures are the new tours for solo travellers… I love solo travelling. I love the freedom to be able to go where I choose, to have no one else to answer to. Knowing that I can stay longer […]

Are you planning to visit Albania and wondering “Is Albania worth visiting?” Yes it is! And I share my experience of visiting Albania in this article to inspire you  Albania was a country that I visited on my 4 month tour of Europe. I travelled from Montenegro to Albania and for a country that I […]

Paris is an amazing city to travel to. If you are planning a solo trip to Paris in France, I share my honest experience of traveling to Paris solo, including things to do when you solo travel to Paris, travel tips, where to solo dine in Paris, getting around and recommended places to stay when […]

What cities come to mind when you think of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe? Paris in France, Rome or Venice in Italy? Well, the Dutch capital of Amsterdam is also on the list too.  According to data published by Statistica in 2024 “Amsterdam and the surrounding region of North Holland reported twice as […]