I've traveled solo quit a few times and obviously I love solo travel. It's liberating to do what you want when you want, become resourceful, not let little things bother you, make friends with people from other countries and learn to trust your gut. You pretty much feel like a badass, which is an intoxicating feeling. But I'm not the only one who feels this way. Here's what other girls have to say about loving solo travel. By the way, these are not bloggers. These girls went on a trip for the experience.   Quotes from girl solo travelers like you and me "Going to Bali and being happy ..read more

The first stop on my solo travels: the Dominican Republic countryside Let’s be real. Our parents really don’t want us girls to travel solo. My Mom is scared out of her mind that I’m traveling Latin America solo. Her and every other parents' worries are predictable. They are scared for our safety. They read stuff online, listen to friends and then lose sleep. They don’t understand why we would want or have to travel by ourselves. Even though their reactions are well intentioned (they just love us), it does make it harder for us to travel solo. We need our parents support. Here's how ..read more

Last month attended the Women's Travel Fest and sat in on a great panel on female solo travel safety. You see it wasn't an intimidating, scare-you-off-travel type of panel. It was completely empowering. It was full of real situations, tips to handle them and things to remember if you do accidentally find yourself in a situation. Their stories, albeit somewhat angering, inspired me to continue traveling. I feel more prepared with safety weapons at my side, which is why I'm sharing what I learned with you. Women helping women   30 Tips That'll Make You Feel Safer and Smarter The ..read more

Havana, Cuba This beautiful street was made for people like me--travelers who want photos! The Capital and reality. It's interesting to walk through Habana Centro. It's colorful like Habana Vieja but not as touristy. Centro Habana Antonio, a friendly local that knows how to model. A couple of kids playing in the yard in Vedado, where I stayed. I saw multiple groups of guys playing dominoes on the street. It reminded me of how much I played the game as a kid. Just practicing my street photography skills with Habana's colorful buildings. The view from the rooftop of the Iberostar Hotel ..read more