At my recent Boldly Go: a workshop for women who dream of travelling solo workshop, a participant asked me how big my bag was for a year-long trip, and what was in it. For my year-long trip through fourteen countries, I decided that my primary bag would be a backpack. I decided on a backpack…
Author: Amy Huziak
Announcing a new workshop that will help you Boldly Go!
Calling the wanderlusty women of Regina! I’m so pleased to announce that registration is now open for Boldly Go: A Workshop for Women Who Dream of Travelling Solo here in the Queen City! When I got back from a year of travelling solo abroad, the most common questions people asked me weren’t about the places…
Old School Travel Journal Skills: Capture the Moment
Do you keep a journal as you travel? Despite all of the digital avenues available to us through apps and social media, an old-fashioned notebook and pen are still my favourite tools to capture my thoughts, feelings, and experiences when I travel. There are many different methods for journaling. One of my favourites utilizes a…
Go Apesh*t Abroad: 7 Music Videos That Will Inspire You to Explore a New Corner of the World
Go Apeshit Abroad: 7 Music Videos That Will Inspire You to Explore a New Corner of the World features
Bali to Cali, far beneath the Coral Sea: Tunes for the Worldwide Wanderer
Famed American Bandstand host Dick Clark said that music is the soundtrack of our lives. I have been living my life on the road for the past year a half, and as I’ve travelled along, a few songs have stood out to me as perfect to add to the soundtrack of a Worldwide Wanderer.
E-Book Launch: How to Wander on a Budget
Announcing the launch of The Travel Binder’s premiere e-book How to Wander on a Budget.
A Woman Alone: 5 Non-Eurocentric Countries To Travel Solo
LOMBOK, INDONESIA – “What countries are safest for women travellers?” This is a phrase that countless adventurous women have googled over the years, and that myself I searched for recently while considering new travel destinations. As a frequent solo traveller, safety is a top consideration when it comes to having a good time when seeing…
Talk to Strangers, and Other Good Advice: Staying Safe(r) When You Travel
MALAYSIA – As a woman who both a) exists in the world, and b) often travels alone, I have given a lot of thought to the topic of how to stay safe. To many people the thought of travelling away from home seems scary, and travelling alone doubly so. However, I think travelling to other…
Tropical Fruits I Have Known: Malaysia Edition Pt. 2
PENANG, MALAYSIA – As a self-professed foodie and lover of all things edible, one of the most interesting parts of travelling long-term is that you get to see local foods come in and out of season, just like at home. When I was in Penang earlier this year, I wrote Part One of Tropical Fruits…
Me vs. the ATM
VIETNAM – It happens to all travellers eventually. Even the most versatile debit card hits its breaking point and stops being compatible with the local ATMs. Sometimes this isn’t a problem because you can use your credit card to get by. However, if you’re travelling in a place where cash is king (and even your…
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