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…
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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.
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…
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…
Self-Care For Long-Term Travellers: Dealing With Decision Fatigue
HOI AN, VIETNAM – Seeing the world is a very exciting prospect, and being able to travel long-term is a great privilege. However, whether you’re working while you travel, or taking an extended vacation by storm, it turns out that long-term travel is actually a ton of work. If you’re moving locations every few days,…
Travel & Money: What is a realistic budget to travel solo in SE Asia?
VIETNAM — Travelling solo is one of the most worthwhile things you can do. You have the freedom to do whatever you want, whenever you want, and in whatever fashion you desire. However, it is worth noting that travelling solo can be significantly more expensive than travelling as a couple or with friends. When you’re…
How-To: Create the Perfect Travel Binder
KATHMANDU, NEPAL – If you know me, you know that I organize everything in my life into a binder: work, finance, fun, and travel. Although this has earned me a bit of ridicule from my colleagues and family (I’m looking at you, Mom) it’s a system that continues to work very well for me in…
The Travel Binder 