Cartagena’s helpful, friendly people (Colombia)
I traveled alone to Cartagena for a week and had no trouble at all as a solo female traveler. ...
Travel tips: Dealing with the heat, humidity, and sun
While I was in Cartagena, the daytime temperature was often only in the high 80s but the heat index was...
Solo woman traveler: hotel safety
One thing that I always search for info about when I go to a new place is how safe it...
Travel tips: Staying healthy in airports and planes
Travel tips: Staying healthy in airports and on planes There are many things you can do to improve your chances...
China travel: Helpful tips for Western tourists going to China (from a solo female traveler)
A few things about China that may be helpful for others. VPN A VPN is essential if you want to...
Colombia – why I won't go to the Totumo mud volcano
When you look for things to do in the Cartagena area, one thing that inevitably comes up in any search...
Massage in Thailand – how it works
Pricing Massage places are everywhere in Thailand. Westerners would consider them all to be affordably priced. But depending on the...
Sun protection options: umbrellas, hats, and sunscreen
As a fair-skinned person, I am always looking for the best ways to hide from the sun. In addition to...
Health and Safety pouch for travel: stay safe, travel well
In addition to my random things pouch which has proved incredibly useful over the years, I also have a slightly...
Taming damaged or severely tangled hair (with help from a tree Moroccan goats climb)
While I love to dive/snorkel/etc, I hate it when I go scuba diving or snorkeling or ride in an open-air...
