Travel tip #167: How not to contribute to hit & run tourism
Hi Reader, I hope you are doing great this week. I am finishing packing for my 3,5 weeks in the south Pacific, and so excited! Tell me, where are you this week? We have been taking a summer break from tours since we launched Solo Female Travelers but we will return in September with tours to Georgia, Armenia, Tuscany and Tanzania. And we have a surprise for you. Last minute deals for 2026 tours Me, in the Sahara Desert We have very few spots left on this year's tours so we decided to launch a...
20 days ago • 5 min readOur Scotland 2027 tour is live! + Learn how to decolonise your travels
Hi Reader, How are you doing? It's already August and I am in full preparation mode for my the trip to Australia, New Caledonia and French Polynesia. I have already been to French Polynesia before, I spent new year's there more than 10 years ago, so I am keen to return and enjoy the beautiful beaches and the rich Polynesian culture again. It will also be my first time in New Caledonia, so if you have any suggestions, send them through! Keen to join us in French Polynesia? Join the waitlist...
23 days ago • 8 min readTravel tip #166: How to finance your travels
Hi Reader, I hope you are doing well. This week is brought to you by one of the most popular posts of the month: How to finance your travels. Members of the group share tips and what works for them to finance their vacation and I wanted to highlight some of them. I am also including a request from a post-graduate student from Edinburgh into women only travel. As you know, we support more research and advocacy in the industry, and conduct an annual survey ourselves since 2020. We are including...
27 days ago • 5 min readOur Croatia sailing trip is live! + How to plan a trip to Scotland
Hi Reader, I hope you are having an amazing week. This week I am writing with the news that our 2027 Croatia sailing trip is live. I know that there has been a lot of interest in this destination, and with reason. If you are a water baby, this will definitively be your kind of trip. On this week's newsletter: Our 2027 Sailing Croatia trip is live! Go book your spot now, many cabins types are already sold out. How to plan a trip to Scotland, brought to you in this week's podcast episode by...
30 days ago • 9 min readTravel tip #165: World Heritage Sites de-listed, in danger and that want to no longer be
Hi Reader, How are you this week? Spain had won the World Cup already when I sent you my last email on Tuesday, but this has somehow fully sunk in over the week. If you watched the game, you know Spain truly deserved the victory and won in the best possible way. Argentina's play, on the other hand, has been called "disgraceful", and many other unsavory words... Aside from that, I am proud of Spain for winning in the most sportsmanship way possible. But what makes me even happier is that we...
about 1 month ago • 5 min readTravel tip #164: Why Europe feels so hot, and why we hate AC
Hi Reader, I am back home for a few days before heading out to the South Pacific for an adventure of a lifetime ❤️ to prepare our new French Polynesia trip. We are working to launch out first sailing Croatia trip in 2027 soon so if you want to hear first, Join the waitlist. In the meantime, a new spot just opened up on our previously sold out Antarctica expedition, so if you are keen to join us, go check it out. On this week's podcast episode, Meg and I answer the most commonly asked...
about 1 month ago • 8 min readI travel differently at 45 + How to take better photos of yourself
Hi Reader, How is summer going thus far? I am still in Croatia and loving it! I am really enjoying the summer vibes, the super long days, the beach / sailing / sea vibes of the whole last week and the next few days in Trogir and Split I will spend on my own. Our sailing trip for 2027 will be AMAZING, but only for those who really enjoy and love the summer. It will be hot, no doubt, there will be some crowds in some spots like Dubrovnik, but we will spend mornings swimming and cooling off and...
about 1 month ago • 11 min readTravel tip #163: Your vacation money doesn't benefit local communities
Hi Reader, I hope your week has been as amazing as mine here in Croatia! I have been here for just over a week, first in Dubrovnik and then sailing the coast on a luxury yacht that we plan to charter next year for our first Croatia sailing trip. We have visited many islands, coves, beaches and beautiful swim spots and I can't get enough of the many shades of blue. Plus, the food! I love summertime for the fresh and juicy tomatoes, the ripe fruit, the salads, the cheese and the wine... Don't...
about 2 months ago • 8 min read💸 24h to save $500 + Barcelona 2027 tour is live! + Take better photos of yourself
Hi Reader, How is summer going thus far? I am in Croatia where I am spending a big chunk of July, discovering its islands and sailing the coast on the luxury yacht we are going to charter for 2027. Don't miss out on what goes on behind the scenes by following me on Instagram. Join the waitlist for the 2027 Croatia sailing trip if you'd like to join us. $500 OFF Oaxaca October Our Oaxaca offer ends tonight. Don't miss out on the chance to save $500 off this heartful tour that will show you a...
about 2 months ago • 9 min readTravel tip #162: The benefits of "ugly privilege"
Hi Reader, How are you this week? Are you already on vacation? Have you just returned from a trip? Are you planning your summer holiday? This time of year is the peak season for travel in the northern hemisphere. Temperatures have soared, we already had the first heat wave in Europe and everywhere, the summer holiday spirit has taken over. Planes are full, airports are packed, the streets of popular destinations are crowded and days are loooooong. Sunset is just before 10pm in Spain, making...
about 2 months ago • 6 min read